European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to assign jobs in the EU's executive body on Tuesday, confirming which countries' representatives will win powerful roles on trade, competition and the green agenda.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her proposed new leadership team on Tuesday, with top jobs for France and Italy and a dual focus on economic and security issues. The assembly of the European Union's executive leadership team - a delicate exercise balancing geography,

Ursula von der Leyen proposed a sweeping financial and industrial portfolio for France in her next European Commission after a dramatic last-minute switch in nominees.