With the approval now secured, the new Commission is ready to tackle some of the EU’s most pressing challenges. Von Der Leyen has outlined several key priorities for her team, focusing on Europe’s competitiveness, energy independence, and security.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the European Union's openness to Georgia despite concerns over the country's leadership shifting away from pro-European values as the country enters its fourth night of protests.

Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday secured European Parliament backing for her new team at the European Commission, paving the way for her to take office at the start of next month amid mounting challenges in Europe and across the Atlantic.

There are two majorities in the Legislative Assembly, with which the Commission president will have to contend. One is made up of conservatives, social democrats and liberals; the other is built around the right and the far right.