EU: New EU Commission: 2024-2029

On September 17, 2024, the European Commission (EC) President, Ursula Von der Leyen, presented a new team of 26 commissioners for her second term in office. Each member state in the European Union nominated a commissioner, and their roles cover a wide range of portfolios, reflecting current global and EU priorities.

The new EC for 2024-2029 represents a mix of political orientations that will shape the trajectory of EU transport policy. Some Commissioners with climate-focused priorities may advocate for a faster implementation of sustainable transport measures, while others may prefer a more measured approach that takes into account both environmental and economic considerations.

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