BRUSSELS (BLOOMBERG) - European Union Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan rejected calls to quit over his controversial attendance of a social event in his native Ireland that appeared to violate rules designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BRUSSELS - European Union Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan rejected calls to quit over his controversial attendance of a social event in his native Ireland that appeared to violate rules designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Government guidelines had laid out rules that said no formal or informal events or parties should be organised at cafes and restaurants. Mr Hogan needs to"go further" with his apology, Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath said, adding ultimately he was accountable to European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen.
"Funerals, christenings, weddings, family holidays and other really important family occasions have been foregone to protect each other and the most vulnerable. As representatives, we should lead by example."
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