Taking into account the European Parliament elections, the European Council proposes a candidate for Commission President by qualified majority. Parliament then elects the candidate by a majority of its component members (TEU Article 17(7)). Each member state proposes a Commissioner; nominees face hearings in Parliament committees, and Parliament votes once on the whole College (the vote of consent). The European Council then appoints the Commission.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 — Commission President | Ursula von der Leyen elected: 401 for, 284 against, 22 blank or invalid (majority needed: 360) |
| Nov 27, 2024 — College vote of consent | Approved: 370 for, 282 against, 36 abstentions |
| Dec 1, 2024 | The new Commission takes office |
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Sources: EP press release, Jul 18, 2024 · EP press release, Nov 27, 2024 · EP minutes, Nov 27, 2024 votes · European Commission · all sources