On 18 July 2024, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, shared her plans for the upcoming term from 2024 to 2029. She addressed the European Parliament and laid out her Political Guidelines for the next five years. You can watch her speech on EbS+ or read it on the Press Corner to get a better understanding of her vision.
As part of her presentation, von der Leyen also introduced the list of Commissioners-designate and their respective portfolios. These appointments reflect the goals and priorities outlined in the Political Guidelines. The Commissioners-designate will participate in public hearings at the European Parliament to discuss their roles and responsibilities.
Following the hearings, the European Parliament will vote to approve the Commission as a whole. This consent vote is crucial for the Commission’s official appointment. The European Council will then formally appoint the new leadership of the Commission through a qualified majority vote.
For more information on the Commissioners-designate and their portfolios, you can download the list from the official sources. Stay tuned for updates on the confirmation process and the formation of the new European Commission for the term 2024-2029.