Why did von der Leyen delay announcing her team?

Radio Schuman

What are the real reasons underlying European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delaying announcing the portfolios for her executive?

The official reason for the delay is that Slovenia has changed its nominee and the country’s parliament needs to ratify the new name. But the path to nominate commissioners is often turbulent, what else is afoot?

Today Radio Schuman looks for answers with Euronews journalist Gerardo Fortuna.

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Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron and music by Alexandre Jas.

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