On Wednesday 22nd October the European Parliament approved the new Commission with 423 votes in support, 209 against and 67 abstentions out of the 699 present in the hemicycle. In the morning Jean-Claude Juncker, the President elect gave a speech to the European Parliament. He explained the changes made to the portfolio of certain commissioners and answered questions set by the MEPs. To provide Europe with new impetus Jean-Claude Juncker has the support of an experienced team that will implement a working programme focused on growth, employment, the environment and the place of the Union in the world.
The composition of the delegations reponsible for maintaining and developing the European Parliament’s international contacts was decided during meetings that lasted from 13th-16th October. Consult the list of MEPs who will be taking part in these delegations
From 29th September to 20th October the 27 Commissioners designate were interviewed by the competent Parliamentary committees. Consult the hearings of each commissioner