Von der Leyen needs 25 more names for new appointments in the EU Commission
Ursula von der Leyen has formally requested in writing that the Heads of State and Government of EU countries name their candidates for the filling of the new EU Commission by August 30. A spokesperson in Brussels confirmed this. Von der Leyen intends to interview the nominated candidates in mid-September, select the most suitable candidates, and assign them portfolios. For the first time, there will reportedly be Commissioners for topics such as Defense and Housing.
The European Parliament confirmed the nomination of Ursula von der Leyen by the Heads of State and Government in the previous week. The 65-year-old stated afterwards that she aims for a balanced gender ratio in the Commission once again.
Countries that do not need to nominate candidates are Germany and Estonia. This is due to Germany already having a place in the future EU Commission with Ursula von der Leyen, and Estonia having appointed Kaja Kallas for the position of EU High Representative.
The new team is expected to begin work on November 1. However, the Commissioners-designated by Ursula von der Leyen must still be confirmed by the Parliament beforehand.
- Country representatives have until August 30 to lay down the Names of their candidates for the First European Commission positions, as requested by Ursula von der Leyen from the European Commission.
- The End of the selection process for the new EU Commission occupation will take place in mid-September, where Von der Leyen will interview the nominated candidates and assign them portfolios, including topics like Defense and Housing.
- From August, the process initiated by the European Commission for the filling of the new EU Commission positions has set a timeline, where countries are required to select their candidates before the set date.
- The First time in European Commission history, a Commissioner for Defense and Housing positions will be appointed, following the nominations received by August 30, as requested by Ursula von der Leyen.
