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The Parliament plays a crucial role in the election of the next president of the European Commission. Check out this infographic about the procedure.

European elections 2019 - How to elect the president of the European Commission   

During the Council summit on 20-21 June, European heads of state and government will discuss the nomination of the new heads of the EU institutions.

Following the meeting and taking into account the results of the European elections, the president of the European Council will consult with the European Parliament on a possible candidate for the presidency of the Commission.

Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission president during the second plenary session in July. It is then up to EU countries to propose commissioners, in co-operation with the new Commission president.

The commissioners-designate will be examined by the parliamentary committees responsible for their proposed portfolios before MEPs vote on whether to approve the entire Commission in plenary.

The new European Commission should take office on 1 November.

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