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EP: Prepared by the European Parliament’s Intergroup on LGBT Rights: Nomination of Tonio Borg for the European Commission

06 November 2012

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Following John Dalli’s resignation, the Council will appoint a new Commissioner. Dr Anthony Borg was nominated by Malta’s EPP Prime Minister to fill the position until 2014:

"Tonio Borg’s views on abortion, homosexuality and divorce are staunchly conservative and outdated. While not necessarily on topics of EU competence, he views his strong opinions as ‘issues of conscience’, which would prevent him from being an impartial commissioner - especially with the public health portfolio."

See: Note (pdf)

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