Ursula von der Leyen has assigned the previous lightweight dossier of international partnerships to the Czech Minister for Industry and Trade. Prague is only partially satisfied with von der Leyen's decision. However, the designated Commissioner sees things differently. Above all, he is now to give the BRI competition Global Gateway more momentum.
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Irishman Michael McGrath is to take over the Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law portfolio in the new Commission. He has experience in government and can also find compromises. However, he has no experience in justice and consumer protection.
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The Bulgarian Ekaterina Zakharieva is to become the new EU Commissioner for Research. Despite her wide-ranging experience, the hearing in the EU Parliament is unlikely to be a walk in the park. But even after that, she will be faced with difficult tasks.
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Dan Jørgensen is to become Energy Commissioner. The Dane has experience in the field, but above all he is good at selling ideas and mediating between positions. However, he does have one weak point.
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Former Swedish EU Minister Jessika Roswall has no previous experience in her future field of work. But the reason why her appointment as Environment Commissioner has been met with some harsh criticism is a different one.
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Austrian Finance Minister Magnus Brunner is to take over the explosive migration dossier in the new Commission. The popular ÖVP politician has so far not stood out for his striking positions but is considered to be compromise-oriented.
By Silke Wettach
Roxana Mînzatu has not yet been considered a political heavyweight. However, she is set to play an important role in the upcoming Commission as Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Pensions. Observers are debating whether the hard-working politician can succeed.
By Alina Leimbach
The designated transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas is assigned to the right-wing camp of Nea Dimokratia. With this nomination, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis is probably trying to prevent a split from this wing.
By Silke Wettach
The politician from the right-wing nationalist Fratelli d'Italia will in the future be responsible for funds that make up around a third of the EU budget. Raffaele Fitto is a highly controversial candidate in the new Commission – but he has experience in his area of responsibility and is considered a staunch European.
By Almut Siefert
Stefan Köhler has previously been active in associations, but never in politics. Now, he sits on the EU Parliament's Agriculture and Environment Committee for the CSU.
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