Imogen Calderwood
A CONTROVERSIAL Spanish MEP has been appointed as the EU’s new energy and climate commissioner.
Miguel Arias Canete was handed the key role as Russia slashed gas supplies to the Ukraine.
The Spanish MEP was mired in controversy after sexist comments he made during a political debate went viral.
Incoming European Commission President Jean Claude-Juncker picked the 64-year-old Spaniard with French and British politicians taking positions in economic affairs and financial services respectively.
The move boosts Spain’s numbers in the European governing body and could allow the country’s ruling party to push for the Iberian Peninsula to replace Russia as Europe’s main gas supplier.
Spain to replace Russian gas? How? Where from? Politicians mouths?
Easy Stefano – Algeria – Libya – Morocco. Pipelines and shipping from North Africa.
What controversy over likely increased gas prices – I’m confident that the new MEUP will arrange to provide gas personally… as we know all do to represent their people.
Such stable countries Emily. There’ll be no problems with supply continuity from them.
Look on the bright side stefanjo. It’s Britain and France looking after economic affairs and financial services!