In his letters to each Commissioner setting out their new responsibilities, President Barroso has underlined the essential role of the Commission as the motor for the EU's efforts to address tomorrow's challenges, as well as the new opportunities provided by the Lisbon Treaty.
Uusi ülesandeid täpsustavates kirjades, mille President Barroso saatis igale volinikule, käsitles ta komisjoni ELi jõupingutuste peamise edasiviiva jõuna, kellel on tähtis roll probleemidele reageerimisel ja Lissaboni lepingust tulenevate uute võimalustega kaasnevate väljakutsete lahendamisel.