European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her slate of commissioners—the equal of the EU government department’s Cupboard—for her second time period right this moment. Though girls make up a majority of the highest posts, the general composition of the fee falls wanting von der Leyen’s objective of gender parity, whereas leaning proper politically. The appointments should nonetheless be confirmed by the European Parliament. (AP)
Our Take
Only a day after Thierry Breton’s shock resignation as commissioner for the Inner Market brought about uncommon drama and intrigue in Brussels, von der Leyen’s announcement will get the fee again to the form of nuts-and-bolts horse-trading and energy politics for which it’s higher recognized. As anticipated given the end result of June’s European Parliament elections, the fee shifted to the appropriate politically, with three of the six plum government vp posts going to France, Spain and Italy, reflecting the pecking order of EU member states.
As with von der Leyen’s first time period, nonetheless, so much is being communicated within the titles of the assorted portfolios, a lot of which characterize important adjustments in emphasis from the previous 5 years. Above all, the brand new titles bristle with phrases that convey a muscular and nearly martial posture, directly each protecting and proactive. The tech portfolio contains Tech Sovereignty and Safety in addition to Democracy. The inexperienced transition portfolio is not only Clear and Simply, but in addition Aggressive. The commerce portfolio contains Financial Safety in its transient. And for the primary time ever, there’s a commissioner for Protection.