When will Dr Joe Borg become an EU commissioner?
The Maltese Government has nominated current Foreign Minister Dr Joe Borg to be Malta's first EU commissioner. Current President of the Commission, Romano Prodi expressed his satisfaction and happiness on Dr Borg's nomination. However, Dr Borg, like all other nominees for the post of commissioner, still needs to appear before the European Parliament in mid April to answer questions from MEPs. Only upon approval from the European Parliament will Dr Borg become officially Malta's first commissioner. He will join the European Commission next May.