Our new European Commission headed by Ursula von der Leyen has officially begun its term.

The new Commission will have six political priorities: a European Green Deal; a Europe Fit for the digital age; an Economy that works for all; Promoting our European Way of Life; a Stronger Europe in the world and a New Push for Democracy. 

The von der Leyen Commission has the highest percentage of female representation ever, composing of 15 men and 12 women. All Members of the Commission are equal when making decisions and equally accountable for these decisions. Three Executive Vice-Presidents have a dual function, acting both as Vice-Presidents and managing a policy area. The Executive Vice-Presidents, the High-Representative/Vice-President and Vice-Presidents are in charge of political steering and coordinating the work in their area of responsibility, notably though so-called ‘Commissioners' Groups'.

As the new European Commission begins its work in the coming weeks, we will be introducing key commissioners to you. This week we started off with Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President and responsible for the European Green Deal. Keep your eyes peeled for the introductions on our facebook page!

If you would like to find out more about the new Commission and its priorities you can find more info here. You can read President von der Leyen's presentation of her Commission to the European parliament here.

President:

Ursula von der Leyen

Executive Vice-Presidents:

Frans Timmermans - European Green Deal

Margrethe Verstager - A Europe Fit for the Digital Age

Valdis Dombrovskis - An Economy that Works for People

High Representative/Vice-President:

Josep Borrell Fontelles - A Stronger Europe in the World

Vice Presidents:

Maroš Šefčovič - Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight

Věra Jourová - Values and Transparency

Dubravka Šuica - Democracy and Demography

Margaritis Schinas - Promoting our European Way of Life

Commissioners:

Johannes Hahn - Budget and Administration

Phil Hogan - Trade

Mariya Gabriel - Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

Nicolas Schmit - Jobs and Social Rights

Paolo Gentiloni - Economy

Janusz Wojciechowski  - Agriculture

Thierry Breton - Internal Market

Elisa Ferreira - Cohesion and Reforms

Stella Kyriakides - Health and Food Safety

Didier Reynders - Justice

Helena Dalli - Equality

Ylva Johansson - Home Affairs

Janez Lenarčič - Crisis Management

Adina Vălean - Transport

Olivér Várhelyi - Neighbourhood and Enlargement

Jutta Urpilainen - International Partnerships

Kadri Simson - Energy

Virginijus Sinkevičius - Environment, Oceans and Fisheries