This is a further step in the process of imparting political legitimacy to the Commission, particularly as the European Council is required to take account of the results of the elections to the Euro
pean Parliament and hold ‘appropriate consult
ations’ before designating its candidate. Afterwards, the whole Commission, the President, the High Representative, who is appointed by means of a special procedure (see below), and the Commissioners, selected by the Council in agreement with the President-designate, will require a vote of approval en bloc by the Eu
...[+++]ropean Parliament.