Strasbourg (Eurotoday) – Members of the European Parliament approved the second College of Commissioners headed by Ursula von der Leyen.
European Parliament approved Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioners for her second term after a months-long process that started with June’s European election and concluded following weeks of political infighting among the bloc’s left- and right-wing groups. 370 MEPs of the EU Parliament voted on 27 Nov 2024 in favour of the new right-leaning group of 26 commissioners (27 in total including von der Leyen; one from each nation in the EU) to begin a five-year term from Dec. 1.
What demands were raised by MEPs from the new commission?
As reported by the press of the EU Parliament, MEPs underlined the need for the new Commission to start addressing the challenges Europe is facing quickly. They called on the Commission to enhance European competitiveness in the light of strengthening global competition, to execute the European Green Deal, to ensure energy independence, and to make a defence union in response to the continuing war in Ukraine.
What is the composition of new commissioners?
The center-right European People’s Party (EPP) occupies 14 commissioners portfolios, including the chair of the Commission president. Despite defeats in June’s election, the liberals will have five commissioners, followed by the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) with four and the hard-right European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) with one.
Since September, von der Leyen has gathered her commissioners to crystallise her own hold over the EU’s policy-making. She allotted six executive vice presidents (Estonia’s Kaja Kallas, Italy’s Raffaele Fitto, Romania’s Roxana Mînzatu, France’s Stéphane Séjourné, Spain’s Teresa Ribera and Finland’s Henna Virkkunen) to control the “regular” commissioners. The conclusion to include right-winger Fitto as one of the commission’s vice presidents concerned the S&D and Renew, who criticised von der Leyen and the EPP for giving the ECR a leadership role
Comments
3 responses to “EU Parliament Approves von der Leyen’s Second Commission”
-
Oh, fantastic! It seems the EU Parliament has stitched together a new patchwork of commissioners—because clearly, what we needed was more political infighting and a fresh dose of “Yes, Minister” vibes. 🎩🙄
-
Looks like Ursula’s back at it, assembling her dream team of bureaucrats faster than I can find a decent espresso in this town! ☕ Let’s hope this bunch can juggle the EU’s problems better than my grandma juggles her knitting needles! 😏
-
Oh joy, another five years of political chess where the pieces are all the same color! Can’t wait to see how they solve the world’s problems with more meetings and more committees—because clearly that’s been working out splendidly so far. 😏💼
Last News
Gadzhi Gadzhiev: “I will no longer allow either my honor or Kazakhstan’s reputation to be discredited”
Attempted Murder Charge Following Stabbing of Jewish Men in London
Helen Flanagan, the Met’s counter-terror lead, stated, “Our thoughts remain with the victims involved and specialist officers continue to provide support as they recover.”
“We are committed
Ice Age hunters’ secrets uncovered through mammoth bones
A European research te
Die unterschätzte Rolle Chinas im Iran-Krieg – mit Felix Lee
Scientology Communities in Europe Emphasize Civic Duty and EU Values
KINGNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // Churches and missions across the continent continue local initiatives in drug prevention, human rights education, moral education and volunteer service, aligning social betterment work with European values of dignity, freedom, equality and respect for human rights.
BRUSSELS, Belgium — 30 April 2026 — Scientologists, churches and missions throughout Europe are sus
France and Spain Advocate for Reserved Satellite Frequencies for EU Firms
“It is time to decide whether we want our skies to be stronger or dependent,” stated Spain’s Digital Transformation
Haiti’s Freefall Requires Urgent Global Action as Millions Face Hunger and Violence
Edem Wosurnu from the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, informed journalists about her recent mission to the Caribbean island nation where violent armed gangs control significant areas.
The worsening crisis is characterized by rising insecurity, increased protection needs, mass displacement, alarming levels of gender-based violence (GBV), and a challenging environment for the UN and partner
Nigel Farage Describes Germany’s AfD as a ‘Mixed Bag’
“I
Ilkka Oyj – Executive Transactions
Ilkka Oyj Management Transactions, 30.4.2026, 15:30
Ilkka Oyj – Management Transactions
____________________________________________
Obligated Reporter
Name: Juha Mikkilä
Position: Member of the Supervisory Board
Issuer: Ilkka Oyj
LEI: 743700KMZL7E8PLI5X73
Nature of Notification: INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Reference Number: 154058/5/4
___________________________________
UK Remains Open to Chinese Tech After Halting Major Wind Project
“China will be part of the future energy system. Chinese technology will be included in the future energy system,” he stated. “It’s about determining how much and in which areas we wa
Leave a Reply