The hearings for the new Commissioners nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begin today and will last until next Tuesday in the European Parliament. The 26 Commissioners-designate have answered written questions from MEPs and will undergo three-hour hearings. If rejected, their portfolios may be adjusted or another nominee proposed. Some candidates, like Raffaele Fitto and Olivér Várhelyi, face scrutiny due to their political affiliations and past performances. The process is highly political, with parties wary of reciprocation in questioning.