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November 27, 2019 "We have built an exceptional European team, today I ask for your support for a new beginning for Europe," said European Commission-elected President Ursula von der Leyen in the European Parliament plenary. "In the next 5 years - he added - our union will bring forward a transformation of society and economy, it is the right thing to do and it will not be easy".

"Each EU Member State is committed to the UN's sustainable development objectives - said the European Commission-elected president Ursula von der Leyen in the European Parliament plenary Paolo Gentiloni will manage the achievement of the objectives, he believes, and I believe In him". And the new Europe will have the defense of the environment at the top of its agenda: "The sooner Europe moves and the greater the benefits for citizens. Venice under water is a vital question. We see the forests in Portugal affected by fires, the drought in Lithuania, it also happened in the past, but we cannot lose even a second ".

von der Leyen: "trust in Paolo Gentiloni"
The next EU commissioner for economic affairs Paolo Gentiloni will have the task of managing "the achievement of sustainable development objectives" by the EU countries. As President Ursula von der Leyen recalled in her speech before the European Parliament's vote to the new community executive, "Paolo Gentiloni is convinced of this spirit and I trust him".

Brexit: von der Leyen, I will always be a 'remainer'
"I will always be a 'remainer', but we will respect the decision taken by British citizens and we will find a solution to the common challenges, especially in terms of security. Whatever the future holds for us, the bond and friendship between our peoples cannot be broken ". Von der Leyen said.

"Culture" in the portfolio name Gabriel
The president-elect of the European Commission has announced that it has decided to change the name of Commissioner Maryia Gabriel's portfolio to include the word "culture", as had been requested in recent weeks by Italy and other countries. "Culture and education are what bind our history to our future", he said. "This is what makes us unique: our soul, our culture, our diversity, our cultural heritage. I know that with Maryia Gabriel she is in safe hands. That's why I am happy to announce that her portfolio will be re-named Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth ". The original name of Gabriel's wallet was "Innovation and Youth".

In an EU Culture Council last week, Minister Dario Franceschini had expressly asked to change the name of the portfolio, finding support from about ten member states. The Socialists & Democrats group and the president of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, also supported the request.