The Party of European Socialists (PES) is proud to stand with its strong team of European Commissioners-designate. Together, they represent a united progressive force for a more social, democratic and sustainable Europe.
PES President Stefan Löfven said:
“We are living in a very different world from when the last Commission took office in 2019: we have war in Europe, we’ve been through the COVID-19 pandemic which exposed inequalities in our society, and the effects of climate change are becoming ever more present. It is vital that we have the right people to face these challenges and ensure that Europeans are supported. On a just transition, stronger social rights, better housing, support for the next generation and so much more, you can count on socialists and democrats to deliver. With our Commissioners-designate, I am confident that Europe is in good hands.”
PES Secretary General Giacomo Filibeck said:
“With their talent and expertise, we stand firmly behind our PES Commissioners-designate. They will play a central role in the next mandate, working with progressives across the European institutions to provide solutions for citizens. They will ensure that our Union remains on a pro-European path. As socialists and democrats, we will always work to strengthen the European project and defend our Union’s common values.”
European progressives are set to be represented in the next mandate by four Commissioners: Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera; Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu; Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, and Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef.
All four PES Commissioners-designate were welcomed in Brussels last month at the PES European Council preparation meeting. Speaking with party leaders and other high-level figures, the prospective European Commissioners exchanged on their priorities for the next mandate.
The Commissioners-designate will now face hearings in the European Parliament from 4 November until 12 November.
Commissioners-designate are nominated by heads of government in their respective member states. Before taking up their post, each Commissioner-designate must each undergo a hearing by the European Parliament Committee(s) relevant to their portfolio. If approved, the new European Commission is expected to take office in early December.
