Slovenia confirms Marta Kos as candidate for EU commissioner

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, SEP 19 - On Thursday, the Slovenian government unanimously confirmed Marta Kos as the country's candidate for EU Commissioner. Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arcon emphasised the importance of Kos being assigned the enlargement and European neighbourhood portfolio, citing Ukraine's reconstruction and enlargement as one of the Commission's top priorities. Kos received approval from parliament yesterday, with the EU Affairs Committee voting 9:5 in favour of issuing its non-binding opinion on Wednesday, the news agency STA reported. (ANSA).