EC Library Guide on the history of the European Commission: Composition of the Commission

Composition of the von der Leyen Commission (2024-2029)

The College is composed of Commissioners from 27 EU countries. Together, these 27 members of the College are appointed as the Commission's political leadership for a 5-year term. The President of the Commission assigns responsibilities for specific policy areas to each Commissioner (source: European Commission web page, accessed 2 December 2024).

College of Commissioners (2024-2029)

European Commission website (accessed 2 December 2024).

The College is composed of Commissioners from 27 EU countries. Together, these 27 members of the College are appointed as the Commission's political leadership for a 5-year term. The President of the Commission assigns responsibilities for specific policy areas to each Commissioner.