Post by sevenofnine on Aug 30, 2024 11:55:47 GMT -5
Meet new folks in charge in EU
From reality TV stars to volleyball champs, Euronews presents the 27 senior officials likely to lead the EU executive for the next five years.
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected for a second term in office as President of the European Commission – but what do we know about the 26 lieutenants who’ll serve under her?
EU member states have been given until 30 August to say who they want to propose as Commissioner.
Not everyone has yet done so – Belgium, in political turmoil after June elections, may be the last hold-out.
In the end, Bulgaria was the only member state to accede to von der Leyen's request to put forward both a man and a woman, allowing her to select one; she may also push back on some of the male choices, given that she wants to achieve gender balance.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/29/meet-the-new-european-commission
From reality TV stars to volleyball champs, Euronews presents the 27 senior officials likely to lead the EU executive for the next five years.
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected for a second term in office as President of the European Commission – but what do we know about the 26 lieutenants who’ll serve under her?
EU member states have been given until 30 August to say who they want to propose as Commissioner.
Not everyone has yet done so – Belgium, in political turmoil after June elections, may be the last hold-out.
In the end, Bulgaria was the only member state to accede to von der Leyen's request to put forward both a man and a woman, allowing her to select one; she may also push back on some of the male choices, given that she wants to achieve gender balance.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/29/meet-the-new-european-commission
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