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Commissioners assemble: Class of 2019-2024

Von der Leyen’s Commission will have three executive vice-presidents in Frans Timmermans, Margrethe Vestager and Valdis Dombrokvskis

November 28, 2019

EU Parliament backs von der Leyen’s “fresh start for Europe” Commission

The first woman ever to lead the Commission

EU Commission incoming chief changes title for Margaritis Schinas’ migration portfolio after controversy

"President-elect agreed following fruitful discussions with the EU Parliament, to make several adjustments concerning the names of portfolios of future Commissioners"

Ursula von der Leyen elected European Commission president

Center-right nominee becomes first woman to lead EU

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