Brussels, 24/10/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 23 October, the European Council officially approved the new European Commission presided over by Jean-Claude Juncker. The Council procedure requires approval to be obtained by a qualified majority vote. The European Parliament had earlier given its approval to the future team the day before, backing it by 423 votes in favour, 209 against and 67 abstentions. The new Commission will enter into office on 1 November and continue until 31...