The College of European Commissioners that Ursula von der Leyen wishes to chair from 1 November will only be officially unveiled on Tuesday 10 September (see EUROPE B12321A10).
However, speculation is growing about the identity of the Commissioners and, above all, about the portfolios that will be allocated to them. An undated list - which EUROPE has obtained - particularly fuelled rumours on Friday 6 September.
To be considered with caution, it describes a College composed of thirteen women...