Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The European Parliament approved the formation of the European Commission (EC), to be presided by Ursula von der Leyen for the next five years.
• The new EC team is marked by a significant rightward shift, marked by the inclusion of far-right politicians.
• Support for the new EC primarily came from European conservatives, social democrats, and liberals, despite defections within these groups.
• In the new political landscape, conservatives have the opportunity to form majorities through collaborations with ultraconservative groups.
• Political tension and instability are marked characteristics of the formation of the new commission and relations among different political groups.
• The second Von der Leyen Commission, of a conservative orientation, will begin its work in a challenging and unstable context.

Conclusion: The formation of the new European Commission represents a rightward turn in European politics, reflecting the rise of conservative governments across the continent. This represents a new, challenging set of circumstances, marked by the absence of stable majorities, characterized by tensions and mistrust among the various political groups.

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