Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen officially replaced Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, two days after a handover ceremony, becoming the first woman in the job. Belgium’s Charles Michel succeeded Donald Tusk as EU Council president and chair the summits of EU leaders. Von der Leyen and Michel marked the day in Brussels with events for the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty in the House of European History. “From the fight against climate change to tackling the rise in the cost of living, Europeans want to see real action.”Momentum is building to face the challenge of climate change and von der Leyen has said it will be a top priority for her. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to secure a majority in the election so he can push through the Brexit divorce deal he negotiated in October with the EU.

Source: thestar December 01, 2019 12:42 UTC