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Markus Pieper's appointment has drawn political controversy

Video. MEPs vote to rescind von der Leyen’s controversial SME envoy pick

Updated: 16/04/2024 - 17:06 GMT+2

Lawmakers called 382-144 to reverse the decision to appoint Markus Pieper in a suspected case of political favouritism.

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