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European Parliament Approves New College of EU Commissioners
European Parliament Approves New College of EU Commissioners
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, front center right, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, front center left in Strasbourg, France, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the new college of EU commissioners headed by Ursula von der Leyen.

Of 688 MEPs voting, 370 were in favour, 282 against and there were 36 abstentions.

Ahead of the vote, Von der Leyen presented her new team and outlined the main tasks for the next five years.

The new commissioners are expected to enter into office on December 1.

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