New European Commission: debate and election

At 8.00, Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and the political group leaders) will carry out the final evaluation of the Commissioners-designate hearings. Starting at 9.00, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen will present her team and programme to plenary, followed by a debate with MEPs. They will then vote on the College of Commissioners as a whole, by roll-call. For the Commission to be elected , a simple majority of the votes cast is needed. Two draft resolutions on the composition of the new Commission tabled by political groups will also be voted on by plenary. Presidents Metsola and von der Leyen will hold a press conference after the vote.

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Vote on the 2025 EU budget

Following yesterday’s debate, plenary will vote at noon on the EU 2025 budget. MEPs secured a focus on climate, health, humanitarian aid and border management as…