The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) welcomed the distribution of portfolios among the Commissioners of the new European Commission, detailed by Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday 10 September.
In particular, the unions welcomed the award of the Employment portfolio to Nicolas Schmit and the Economy portfolio to Paolo Gentiloni, both of whom are "strong supporters of the European Pillar of Social Rights". The unions hope that Mr Schmit will "fully" implement the Pillar and expect Mr...