Negotiations on the composition of the next European Commission are currently going at full steam. In addition to finding portfolios for 27 Commissioners, José Manuel Barroso and the EU Member States have to take into consideration the upcoming creation of two prestigious diplomatic posts – President of the European Council and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – provided for by the Lisbon Treaty.
Predicting the composition of the College of Commissioners has never been more difficult, with many names being circulated for these posts. To help you track the formation of the new Commission as it takes shape, Weber Shandwick is providing you with a tracker of the candidates and likely Commissioners and the targeted portfolios. The tracker provides biographies for all potential candidates and will be updated regularly, as names are confirmed and dropped from the list.
