EU Commission von der Leyen II: 100 days and counting

In the aftermath of the June European elections, the first 100 days of the new European Commission set the tone for its five-year mandate. As President Ursula von der Leyen’s second-term team took the reins on December 1, expectations were high for how it will tackle Europe’s challenges of our time – from economic competitiveness and climate action to security and defense. But beyond campaign promises, what concrete steps has the Commission taken in its first months?

This EU Elections Spotlight dives into the key initiatives launched so far, looking at what’s driving the Commission’s early agenda and how these moves are being received across the European Union. 

Through articles, expert analysis and an exclusive video, the European Newsroom explores how Brussels is positioning itself on major issues – from the next phase of the Green Deal to industrial policy and global diplomacy. 

Stay tuned as we unpack the Commission’s first 100 days, separating ambition from action, and mapping out what these early steps mean for the road ahead.

The EU Elections Spotlight “EU Commission von der Leyen II: 100 days and counting’’ is available in English, German, French and Spanish.

Video: What surprised experts about the new EU Commission

Video: What surprised experts about the new EU Commission?

For an in-depth analysis of the new European Commission’s first 100 days in office and what’s in store for the next five years, the European Newsroom spoke to Eric Maurice – Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre (EPC) – and Karel Lannoo – Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS).

Zooming in on the EU’s first major policy proposals