Teresa Ribera, the newly elected European Commissioner, faced criticism from the European People's Party (EPP) that nearly jeopardized her candidacy. She condemned the EPP's climate denial and the influence of domestic politics on EU discussions. The EPP's leaders, including Manfred Weber, did not applaud her during her introduction by Ursula Von der Leyen, reflecting a campaign by the Spanish Partido Popular to undermine her. Despite the controversy, Von der Leyen's Commission received narrow approval, highlighting a fragmented European Parliament and concerns about legitimizing far-right politics.