1 December marked an important moment for the European Union, namely the start of a new mandate for the European Commission, led for the second time by President Ursula von der Leyen.
The Commission is made up of 27 Commissioners, one for each country, who will work for the next five years on making Europe a better place for all.
Find out more about how the Commission is elected:
The Commission is the executive branch of the European Union and Parliament plays a big part in selecting who sits on it.
- Age groups
- Ages 12 to 15
- Ages 15 and over
Details
- Publication date
- 2 December 2024
- Author
- Directorate-General for Communication
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