On 27 November 2024, the European Parliament elected the new European Commission, the executive body of the European Union. This decision paves the way for the Commission to take office for the next five years.
After the European elections in June 2024, the leaders of the member states proposed a new team of commissioners. The European Parliament must then approve the entire college of commissioners, including its president. This procedure ensures that the Commission has democratic legitimacy and is accountable to citizens.
By an electronic roll-call vote, the European Parliament approved the new Commission. This approval means that the designated commissioners can officially take up their duties. The Commission is responsible for proposing European laws, implementing EU policies and the EU budget, and representing the Union on the international stage.
The vote received 370 votes in favour, 282 votes against and 36 abstentions. The Commission is therefore elected.
The new Commission will work on issues that directly affect the daily lives of Europeans: climate, digital affairs, employment, health, security and many others. Its decisions and legislative proposals will have an impact on national and local policies. The European Parliament, directly elected by citizens, will continue to scrutinise the Commission and vote on European laws. Citizens can follow the work of the Commission and Parliament via the official EU websites and the media.
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