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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Beatrix Keim has acquired her understanding of the Chinese automotive market over decades. The sinologist and business graduate helped shape the rise of Volkswagen in China in various positions. Today, she brings her knowledge of the country and the market to the Center Automotive Research.
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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.
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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
When it comes to relations with China, a Chancellor Merz could abandon Germany's cautious to pragmatic China policy. In the past, Merz has repeatedly positioned himself as a harsh critic of the People's Republic.
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He Jiankui caused a stir in 2018 when he manipulated the genetic material of two embryos. Now the controversial scientist wants to leave China and move to the USA. His field of research has also changed.
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Left-wing politician Helmut Scholz was a member of the European Parliament for 15 years. Even after his active time, he wants to continue his commitment to Sino-European relations.
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