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V4 set to play key role in new EU commission: Polish PM

13.09.2019 12:30
The Visegrad Group of central European countries is set to play a key role in the new European Commission, Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said.
Slovakias Peter Pellegrini, Polands Mateusz Morawiecki, the Czech Republics Andrej Babis and Hungarys Viktor Orban.
Slovakia's Peter Pellegrini, Poland's Mateusz Morawiecki, the Czech Republic's Andrej Babis and Hungary's Viktor Orban.EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK

He was speaking after a meeting on Thursday in Prague that brought together prime ministers from Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, which together form the four-nation regional Visegrad Group (V4).

Leaders from Western Balkan states also took part in the meeting.

Earlier this week, the president-elect of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, unveiled her picks for new EU commissioners.

Poland is expected to get the agriculture portfolio in the new-look European Commission.

Meanwhile, Hungary is likely to secure the post of EU enlargement commissioner, and Slovakia and the Czech Republic should each have a vice president.

The new European Commission team still needs approval from the European Parliament before the nominees can take up their posts.

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Source: PAP