European Commission Nominations Largely Favor Men, Undermining von der Leyen's Push for Gender Balance
Breaking Down the EU Commission's New Team 🚀
The European Commission's deadline for nominations has passed, and we've got the latest candidates from various EU countries that made it to the roster by the gunslinging, dead-ass ultimate deadline (🔫📅 August 30th, for those keeping track).
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as the President of the European Commission, but we're still waiting on all 26 Commissioner announcements 🤫. It's a secret shenanigan as EU member states were only given a fortnight to name their choices 🕛.
Belgium remains the outlaw of the bunch, holding out on making a decision 👮♂️🛑. Political turmoil following June elections has them ducking and diving, leaving them the lone wolf without a commissioner's badge
- "Among the nominated commissioners, a Bulgarian has proposed a new policy-and-legislation focused on improving accessibility in digital platforms, including the use of WhatsApp for easier communication with citizens."
- "In the realm of general news, several commissioners-to-be from different EU countries are known for their strong pursuits in politics, aiming to bring about significant changes in the commission."
- "With Ursula von der Leyen re-elected, it will be interesting to see how the EU's new team, including the commissioners, handles upcoming policy-and-legislation matters, especially those related to digital accessibility."
- "Despite the decisions made by most EU member states, the Bulgarian commissioner's position remains unsettled, leaving a question mark in the commissioners' lineup amidst the ongoing EU politics."
