Unveiling of new European Commission delayed for a week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was due to outline the portfolios to be assigned to each individual Commission candidate at a meeting tomorrow.  Picture: AP

The unveiling of the new European Commission has been delayed for a week with sources saying it is because there is a delay in identifying the Slovenian commission candidate.

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has postponed a meeting with European Parliament leaders — due to take place tomorrow — until next Tuesday.