The European Commission's new leadership has been confirmed after a week of intense political maneuvering.

Despite opposition from Spain's Popular Party (PP) led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the European People's Party (EPP) has endorsed Teresa Ribera as Vice President for Just, Clean, and Competitive Transition.

This decision was part of a broader agreement involving social democrats and liberals, who also accepted candidates from Italy's Giorgia Meloni and Hungary's Viktor Orbán.

The deal, crucial for the Commission to function from December 1, highlights the growing influence of conservative and far-right groups in European politics.

The PP's efforts to block Ribera's appointment were seen as a strategy to divert attention from domestic issues in Spain.

The agreement underscores the complex dynamics within the EU, as national political disputes increasingly impact European governance.