During a European Parliament hearing, Raffaele Fitto, the Italian nominee for Commission Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, emphasized his commitment to representing the European Commission rather than his party or country. He avoided politically sensitive topics and defended his voting record against criticism. Fitto stated that respect for the rule of law is essential for the EU and promised to maintain neutrality among member states. He advocated for increasing the EU housing budget and strengthening the European Social Fund but refrained from discussing specific political issues.