Brussels: New leaders took over at the top of the European Union’s executive and council on Sunday, taking their positions at a turbulent time for the bloc with Britain's looming departure and other pressing issues.
Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen officially replaced Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, two days after a handover ceremony, becoming the first woman in the job.
Belgium’s Charles Michel succeeded Donald Tusk as the EU Council president and chair the summits of EU leaders.
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Von der Leyen and Michel marked the day in Brussels with events for the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty in the House of European History.
European Parliament President David Sassoli hosted the ceremony, welcoming the Union's new leaders - all the while calling on them to deliver on promises made to its 508 million citizens.
