European Parliament to back new team of EU commissioners
The European Parliament is expected on Wednesday to confirm the members of the new European Commission - the EU's executive arm - for a five-year mandate likely to be marked by major economic and geopolitical challenges.
European Parliament locks in leadership team by tightest margin to date
The five-year term is expected to focus on defense, competition and managing relations with the U.S. under Trump.
EU lawmakers endorse Von der Leyen's new European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday secured European Parliament backing for her new team at the European Commission, paving the way for her to take office at the start of next month amid mounting challenges in Europe and across the Atlantic.
Von der Leyen's new European Commission wins backing of EU Parliament
The European Parliament on Wednesday backed the new European Commission in a majority vote. The team of 26 commissioners is to start work on December 1 under the leadership of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,
Why does the European Parliament's vote to approve the new Commission matter?
The new Commission is set to be approved by the European Parliament with a large majority, but how this majority is shaped will be worth watching. #EuropeNews
European Parliament approves new commission with Von Der Leyen at the helm
The European Parliament has approved the composition of the new European Commission. 370 members voted in favour of its appointment in the proposed composition, 282 were against, and 36 abstained. The EC composition includes Piotr Serafin,
EU Parliament Votes In Von Der Leyen's New Top Team
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved the new EU top team led by Ursula von der Leyen to take office next month, at a time of mounting challenges for the 27-nation bloc.
European Parliament votes in von der Leyen's new commissioners
With 370 votes in favour and 282 against, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's new top team received the EU Parliament's approval.
European parliament approves new von der Leyen commission
The European parliament has approved Ursula von der Leyen’s team for her second five-year term as president of the European Commission, which will begin on December 1. Von der Leyen’s slate of commissioners won 54 per cent of the votes cast on Wednesday, following a deal between EU political groups last week.
European Parliament approves 2nd von der Leyen commission
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved the new European Commission team under Ursula von der Leyen, the commission’s returning president. Following a debate over von der Leyen's new team and program, MEPs elected the College of Commissioners as a whole by a roll call vote of 370-282, with 36 abstentions.
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