Ursula von der Leyen presented her new commission lineup after EU governments snubbed her request for gender-balanced candidates, amidst the resignation of France's commissioner, Thierry Breton.
Breton's resignation highlighted issues with governance at the EU executive, as he claimed von der Leyen asked Paris to withdraw him for personal reasons she never discussed directly.
Nominees for the commission will face hearings before the European parliament committees, with some candidates likely to encounter significant scrutiny despite others facing minimal controversy.
Valdis Dombrovskis was nominated as commissioner for economy, while Dan Jrgensen is set to handle energy, and Michael McGrath takes on democracy, justice, and rule of law.
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