European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has appointed six women to the eight top positions in her new team, emphasizing her commitment to gender parity despite initial resistance from EU member states. Among the new appointments are Teresa Ribera, who will lead the green transition and serve as the competition and antitrust commissioner, and Kaja Kallas, in charge of foreign policy. Following the resignation of French Commissioner Thierry Breton, who openly criticized von der Leyen's governance, former Prime Minister Stephane Sejourne has been given the industrial portfolio, maintaining France's influence in the Commission. Von der Leyen expressed her efforts to increase female representation, noting that initial proposals from member states included only 22% female candidates, which she successfully raised to 40%. She highlighted the ongoing challenges of achieving full gender parity, stating that despite progress, much work remains. The new Commission will focus on prosperity, security, and competitiveness, particularly in light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Europe.