Oettinger’s nomination as European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources

The European Parliament's Conference of Presidents decided on 23 November 2016 not to give members of the chamber a say over the indication of Günther Oettinger as the new Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources.

Informal hearings were scheduled to take place, but with no power to ratify or block the nomination of Mr Oettinger. Since this promotion was announced following the resignation of the previous Commissioner, his credibility was damaged by different gaffes and revelations.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Günther Oettinger under fire over alleged ethics breach http://www.europeansources.info/record/gunther-oettinger-under-fire-over-alleged-ethics-breach/

ESO: Background information: Günther Oettinger's comments on Chinese diplomats and gay marriage put into question his promotion as Budget Commissioner http://www.europeansources.info/record/gunther-oettingers-comments-on-chinese-diplomats-and-gay-marriage-put-into-question-his-promotion-as-budget-commissioner/

EurActiv, 24.11.16: European Parliament renounces control over Oettinger’s nomination http://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/european-parliament-renounces-control-over-oettingers-nomination/

Politico, 28.11.16: Oettinger divides loyalties in the European Parliament http://www.politico.eu/article/gunther-oettinger-divides-loyalities-in-european-parliament-european-commission/

EurActiv, 13.12.16: Socialist rebels contest Oettinger’s exemption from MEP vote http://www.euractiv.com/section/public-affairs/news/socialist-meps-parliament-must-vote-on-oettingers-promotion/

EUObserver, 05.01.17: NGOs warn against Oettinger's nomination https://euobserver.com/institutional/136449

Politico, 31.05.17: Better off boring: Oettinger takes center stage minus the gaffes http://www.politico.eu/article/eu-budget-2018-better-off-boring-oettinger-takes-center-stage-minus-the-gaffes/

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