Zaharieva Among Top Five Controversial EU Commissioner Nominees, Says Politico

Ekaterina Zaharieva is identified as one of the five European Commissioner nominees facing significant scrutiny, according to Politico. Zaharieva, recently nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the role of Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, is under particular scrutiny. Politico cites her as a notable target, referencing previous concerns about her involvement in a scandal related to the issuance of Bulgarian passports for bribes during her tenure as Minister of Justice, as reported by Euractiv in 2018.

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