The European Parliament has confirmed the new European Commission , led by Ursula von der Leyen , following a vote in Strasbourg. The approval came with a slim majority of just 52 votes, with 370 MEPs voting in favor, 282 against, and 36 abstentions. The "Von der Leyen-2" Commission is set to take office on December 1. The Commission 's new structure includes Bulgarian Ekaterina Zaharieva in a significant role, with von der Leyen highlighting her leadership in advancing the EU’s innovation and