EU Takes Legal Action Against U.K. For Not Naming New Commissioner

The UK has decided not to nominate a candidate for the EU Commission due to its upcoming general election, citing domestic pre-election guidance. The EU Commission has issued a formal notice to the UK for breaching EU Treaty obligations, stating that domestic laws cannot justify non-compliance with Union law. The new EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, cannot take office until all member states have representatives. The UK's Brexit delay has postponed the EU Commission's formation, and the UK faces potential fines if the issue reaches the European Court of Justice.

Why did the EU Commission send a formal notice to the UK?

• For changing its domestic laws

• For holding a general election

• For leaving the EU without a deal

• For not nominating a candidate for EU Commissioner

What reason did the UK give for not nominating a candidate for the EU Commission?

• Upcoming general election

• Brexit negotiations

• Lack of suitable candidates

• Economic instability

What does the EU Commission say about domestic laws in relation to EU obligations?

• They must be changed to align with EU laws

• They cannot justify failure to meet EU obligations

• They are irrelevant to EU obligations

• They can override EU obligations

Who is the President-elect of the new EU Commission?

• Ursula von der Leyen

• Emmanuel Macron

• Jean-Claude Juncker

• Angela Merkel

What could happen if the UK fails to comply with the EU Commission's notice?

• The UK will be expelled from the EU

• The UK will face huge fines

• The UK will have to hold another election

• The UK will lose its voting rights in the EU