The process surrounding the potential appointment of Tanja Fajon has encountered complications, notably following reports that Slovenia blocked the matter last week. Initially, Coreper was expected to make a decision regarding the appointment last week, but subsequently removed the item from the agenda. A rescheduled decision was set for Wednesday, only to be removed from the agenda once more.
In Brussels, there are informal discussions suggesting that the EU Council could potentially vote on appointing Fajon’s former Slovenian foreign minister as a special representative for the Union for the Sahel. This vote could theoretically proceed without the prior confirmation of the permanent representatives from all member states. While a written procedure might facilitate this, the initiation of such a process still requires the consent of all member states.
Alternatively, the Council could confirm the appointment during one of its regular meetings where ministers convene. These Council meetings are typically prepared by Coreper. The repeated changes in scheduling and procedural hurdles surrounding the appointment involving Fajon highlight the complex political coordination required for such high-level EU decisions.
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