Ursula von der Leyen appoints far-right Italian politician Raffaele Fitto as Executive Vice President, sparking EU lawmaker criticism and concerns over direction.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has appointed Raffaele Fitto, a member of Italy's far-right Brothers of Italy party, as Executive Vice President for Cohesion and Reforms. His nomination has sparked criticism from EU lawmakers who view it as a normalization of the extreme right in EU politics. Fitto's appointment must be approved by the European Parliament, which has raised concerns about the overall direction of the new Commission.

September 17, 2024
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