In a departure from tradition, the EPP has formed new alliances with hard-right parties, including Italy's Brothers of Italy and Hungary's Fidesz, to expedite the nomination process for the commissioners.

The EPP remains the largest group in the assembly, allowing them to operate with fewer traditional allies.

The socialists criticized the EPP for collaborating with the Spanish populist party Vox to undermine Teresa Ribera, who was ultimately confirmed for the climate and competition post despite the controversy.

The recent EU elections in June 2024 weakened centrist and pro-European parties while empowering hard-right factions, leading to a significant shift in the political dynamics within the European Parliament.

More than half of the new commissioners are from the European People's Party (EPP), indicating a conservative dominance in the new commission, with only four commissioners representing left-leaning parties.

Olivér Várhelyi, associated with Orbán, was appointed to health and animal welfare but will lose some responsibilities regarding sexual and reproductive health rights, a change welcomed by liberals.

Raffaele Fitto, nominated by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, has become the first hard-right politician to secure an executive vice president position overseeing cohesion policy.

On November 20, 2024, European Union lawmakers approved a new team of policy commissioners for the European Commission, marking one of the most right-leaning executive branches in EU history.

The European Commission has the exclusive authority to draft EU laws that impact various areas such as water quality, data protection, and migration policy.

Centrist pro-European political groups in the European Parliament united to finalize the remaining top posts, emphasizing their commitment to strengthening the EU.

An official vote on the entire commission is scheduled for a plenary session in Strasbourg, France next week, with final approval expected to be a formality, allowing the new team to begin work on December 1, 2024.

Since November 4, 2024, lawmakers have been vetting 26 nominees for the European Commission, responsible for leading key policies including trade, agriculture, and foreign affairs under President Ursula von der Leyen.