At the invitation of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen today discussed with leaders of the Political Groups of the European Parliament on the structure and portfolios of the proposed new College of Commissioners.

“We are now beginning an intense and necessary period of parliamentary scrutiny of the new College of Commissioners. Members will carefully examine the candidacies of all Commissioners-designate in public hearings. The aim is to complete this vetting process as efficiently as possible. However, the MEPs will not cut corners. Our citizens are counting on us,” said President Roberta Metsola after the meeting.

As part of the wider reform of Parliament’s internal working methods approved in April 2024, the current Rules of Procedures, in force as of July 2024, foresee a strengthened role for the Parliament in the process of establishment of the new College of Commissioners.

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