{"id":25106,"date":"2019-09-10T14:58:34","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T12:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=25106"},"modified":"2019-09-10T14:59:19","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T12:59:19","slug":"the-von-der-leyen-commission-for-a-union-that-strives-for-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/the-von-der-leyen-commission-for-a-union-that-strives-for-more\/","title":{"rendered":"The von der Leyen Commission: for a Union that strives for more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission. The new Commission will reflect the priorities and ambitions set out in the Political Guidelines. The Commission is structured around the objectives President-elect von der Leyen was elected on by the European Parliament.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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At the heart of our work is the need to address the changes in climate, technology and demography that are transforming our societies and way of life. Existing powers are going down new paths alone. New powers are emerging and consolidating. This has left a feeling of unease and anxiety in many communities across Europe. The EU must lead the transition to a healthy planet and a new digital world. But it can only do so by bringing people together and upgrading our unique social market economy to fit today’s new ambitions.<\/p>\n

A new structure, tailored to what we want to achieve<\/h2>\n

The new College will have eight Vice-Presidents, including the High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Policy and Security Policy (Josep Borrell). The Vice-Presidents are responsible for the top priorities in the Political Guidelines. They will steer our work on the most important overarching issues, such as the European Green Deal, a Europe fit for the digital age, an economy that works for people, protecting our European way of life, a stronger Europe in the world and a new push for European democracy. The Commissioners are at the centre of the structure of the new College. They will manage the expertise provided by the Directorates-General.<\/p>\n

Three Executive Vice-Presidents will have a double function. They will be both Vice-President responsible for one of three core topics of the President-elect’s agenda and Commissioners.<\/p>\n