CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -European Union leaders nominated German Defence Minister Ms. Ursula von der Leyen to become the new president of the European Commission (bloc’s powerful executive arm).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Commission President is elected for a 5-year term by the European Parliament, following the European elections. The European Council (EU heads of state or government) proposes a presidential candidate to the Parliament.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ursula von der Leyen | European Commission.

Detailed explanation-4: -Currently (2023), the President of the European Commission is Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council is Charles Michel.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Presidency of the Council of the European Union has been held by Sweden since 1 January 2023. According to protocol, it is the President of the Parliament who comes first, as it is listed first in the treaties.