“Statement by Sergei Stanishev during the plenary debate on the choice of the new Commission:
“Today I will support the Juncker Commission, because this must be the democratic approach. This is an important political agreement with the European citizens.
Juncker received our support as President after he gave clear statement for change in the priorities. The main […]
The MEP Sergei Stanishev met with Corina Cretu, nominated for Commissioner on Regional Development. Her field is important for all Member States, particularly to the countries from Eastern Europe, which are the poorest regions.
At the meeting, the future Commissioner announced her intention to help the much less economically developed countries in the Union. Cretu stressed […]
During the plenary session in Strasbourg, Sergei Stanishev met with Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. During the meeting, Stanishev stressed that environmental protection is top priority for the socialists. “Europe’s Economic development must go hand in hand with our commitment to develop alternative energy sources and rational spending of the natural […]
During the plenary session in Strasburg, the MEP Sergei Stanishev met with Vytenis Andriukaitis, Commissioner on Health & Food Safety.
Andriukaitis’s portfolio is of particular importance for the socialist family, as the healthcare in Europe is based on solidarity principles. Stanishev noted that, as health minister in Lithuania, Andriukaitis has done a lot towards equal rights […]
In the preparations for the hearings of the Juncker Commission, Sergei Stanishev held talks with a number of the future socialist Commissioners on key topics in their fields. After the hearings, Stanishev will hold a joint meeting with all eight Commissioners from the left family, in order to outline the mechanisms by which the main […]
