Joint press conference by President Metsola and President von der Leyen | News

When: Wednesday 27 November at 13.00

Where: Daphne Caruana Galizia Press room

On Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on approving the new College of Commissioners. Ahead of the vote, MEP’s will hold a debate with European Commission President von der Leyen on her team and programme.

To be confirmed, the College of Commissioners needs the endorsement of a majority of the votes cast (rule 129(7) of the EP Rules of Procedure).

Once elected by Parliament and after its formal appointment by the European Council via a qualified majority, the new European Commission is expected to take up its duties on 1 December 2024.

Practicalities

You can follow the press conference live from 13.00 on Wednesday in Parliament’s Daphne Caruana Galizia press room or via Parliament’s webstreaming and EbS+.

Interpretation of the press conference will be available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Maltese.