Joint press conference by President Metsola and President von der Leyen
EP President Metsola and EC President von der Leyen will hold a press conference following the Parliament’s vote on the College of Commissioners tomorrow at 13.00.
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.
Contacts:
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Delphine COLARD
Acting Spokesperson and Head of Spokesperson’s Unit -
Jüri LAAS
Spokesperson of the President