After extensive negotiations in the European Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen’s new EU Commission is poised to commence its duties on December 1. A controversial compromise has been reached among major political factions, focusing on cooperation guidelines that emphasize rule of law, support for Ukraine, and a pro-European stance. While von der Leyen was re-elected as Commission President in July, debates arose over various nominees, particularly concerning Raffaele Fitto from the right-wing Fratelli d’Italia party and Hungarian Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi, who faces criticism for his ties to Viktor Orban.