European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has appointed a new lineup of commissioners, including Teresa Ribera as antitrust commissioner and Andrius Kubilius as defense commissioner. The reshuffled team will manage critical portfolios such as foreign policy and trade, with the Commission facing pressing challenges like the U.S. presidential election and its implications for EU-Ukraine relations. Each of the 27 member states will have a representative comparable to a government minister, but their influence will vary depending on their roles. The new commissioners will undergo parliamentary hearings before officially taking office by the year's end. Controversy has arisen over gender balance and last-minute changes in nominations, reflecting ongoing tensions within the EU's political landscape.