MEPs from Spanish left-wing parties, including Podemos Belgica, Izquierda Unida, Primavera Europea/EQUO, ICV, ERC and AGE, will criticise Canete for his links to the oil industry and a recent sexist outburst.
Canete has sold two large shareholdings in oil companies Petrologis Canarias and Ducor after European lawmakers voiced concerns ahead of the hearing on whether to endorse his appointment later today.
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