Overview

• Ursula von der Leyen aims for gender parity in the European Commission but faces resistance from member states.
• The EU's rules allow each member nation to nominate a commissioner, often leading to male-dominated lists.
• Von der Leyen's first term saw near gender parity, but the current nominations are skewed heavily male.
• Some countries, like Ireland, insist on nominating the best candidate regardless of gender, further tilting the balance.
• Recent changes, including Belgium's nomination of a female candidate, offer some hope for achieving better gender balance.