One third of the members of the new Commission (9 out of 28 eight), including the President-elect, campaigned in this year's European elections reaching out to citizens and seeking their support.
Uue komisjoni liikmetest kolmandik (28st üheksa), sealhulgas ametisseastuv president, kandideeris tänavustel Euroopa Parlamendi valimistel, püüdes jõuda kodanikeni ja pälvida nende toetust.