Ursula von der Leyen Unveils New European Commission Leadership Team Amid Ongoing Challenges

Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her new top team for the European Commission, which will help guide the EU through the next five years of global uncertainty. The team includes several high-profile appointments, with France's Stephane Sejourne and Spain's Teresa Ribera both taking on executive vice president roles. Sejourne will oversee industrial strategy, while Ribera, a climate campaigner, will lead on defense. The new team will face significant challenges, including wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, climate change, and economic competitiveness. The nominees must be confirmed by the European Parliament, a process that could extend to late October. The "core priorities" of the new team are built around "prosperity, security, and democracy".