Kilkenny, Ireland
Phil Hogan/Place of birth
What age is Phil Hogan?
61 years (July 4, 1960)
Phil Hogan/Age
How can the EU commissioner be removed?
A European Commissioner cannot be removed from office by the member-state that nominated him or her. A commissioner can be dismissed only by the European Court of Justice acting on a request from either the member-states as a whole, acting through the Council of Ministers, or the full Commission.
Who is the new EU trade commissioner?
Valdis Dombrovskis (since 2020)
What political party is Phil Hogan?
Fine Gael
Phil Hogan/Parties
How many MEP does Ireland have?
The allocation of MEPs from Ireland increased from 11 to 13; however, this change would not take effect until the United Kingdom has left the EU, which took place on 31 January 2020.
How much do European commissioners get paid?
A Commissioner’s basic monthly salary is fixed at 112.5% of the top civil service grade. This works out at €22,367.04 per month. The President is paid at 138% (€27,436.90 per month), Vice-Presidents at 125% (€24,852.26 per month) and the High Representative at 130% (€25,846.35 per month).
Who controls the European Commission?
President
The commission is led by a President who is nominated by the council (in practice the European Council) and approved by Parliament. The remaining 26 Commissioners are nominated by member states, in consultation with the President, and have their portfolios assigned by the President.
What powers does the European Commission have?
The Commission oversees the application of Union law and respect for the Treaties by the Member States; it also chairs the committees responsible for the implementation of EU law. The former comitology system has been replaced by new legal instruments, namely implementing and delegated acts.
What portfolio is Phil Hogan responsible for?
EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner.
