The European Chamber has approved the amendment presented by the Greens to the text of the definitive evaluation of the EU budget. The EU executive is asked to revoke the appointment of Markus Pieper as EU envoy for SMEs.
The choice on which the President of the Commission Ursulavon der Leyen is has been the subject of strong criticism. The amendment, passed with 382 votes in favour, 144 against and 80 abstentions, notes "with concern that the chosen candidate is an outgoing member of von der Leyan's German political party and the Commission is invited to remedy the situation" The amendment was presented by Greens MEPs in the European Chamber of the European Parliament. The vote was 382 voted in favour of the amendment, 144 against the appointment of Markus Pieper as EU Envoy for SMEs and 80 abstention against it. The amendment was presented by Greens MEPs in the European Chamber of the European Parliament of MEPs.