Michael McGrath is the new EU Commissioner for Justice

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On 27 November, the European Parliament voted in favor of the new College of Commissioners, proposed by President Ursula von der Leyen, for a second term at the head of the European Commission. A majority of votes cast was required to confirm the College, which obtained the following results: 370 votes in favor, 282 votes against, 36 abstentions. The new Commission took office on 1 December 2024.

Former Irish Finance Minister Michael McGrath has therefore been confirmed as the new EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law. His mission letter is available online.