New Cypriot EU commissioner Kadis congratulated after hearing

Congratulations were offered on Wednesday night and Thursday to the new European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis.

Kadis, a Cypriot who held various ministerial roles on the island, received 26 votes in his favour and six against during his hearing at the European Parliament’s fisheries and oceans committee on Wednesday, and will a such accede to the role in the coming weeks.

Having passed through his hearing, the fate of all 27 commissioners-designate will...