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.
By Redaktion Table
She could become the second most powerful woman in Europe. The Spaniard Teresa Ribera has been appointed Competition Commissioner by Ursula von der Leyen. The high-profile environmental politician now has the main task of preventing conflicts between industrial and climate policy.
By Redaktion Table
Expectations are high for the EU's first defense commissioner, but Lithuanian Andrius Kubilius is well-prepared for the job. However, his stance on shared debt might meet resistance.
By Stephan Israel
She is set to become one of the most important women in the new Commission: Henna Virkkunen from Finland was a minister and ten-year MEP who made a name for herself in the areas of industry, digital and transport.
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There is almost nothing but praise for the new budget commissioner in Brussels. With Piotr Serafin, a close confidant of Donald Tusk is taking on a key role shortly before the start of negotiations on the next MFF.
By Stephan Israel
Oliver Roethig has been the chairman of UNI Europa since 2011. The trade unionist is committed to the interests of people in the service sector, which he believes is overshadowed by industry.
By Redaktion Table
