Phil Hogan is one of 26 names that President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker has sent to the Italian Prime Minister, in his capacity as President of the Council.
The Council has to now agree to the list – after which it'll be published in the EU's Statute Book.
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It comes amid increasing speculation that Mr Hogan is set to take the agriculture job in the next administration.
Mr Juncker intends to announce who gets what portfolio mid-next week.
