Nicolas Schmit has been selected by von der Leyen to take on the jobs portfolio Matic Zorman/archives

Nicolas Schmit has been selected by von der Leyen to take on the jobs portfolio Matic Zorman/archives

Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented the team and her vision of its structure on Tuesday

Von der Leyen said of the team that it "will shape the European Way: we will take bold action against climate change, build our partnership with the United States, define our relations with a more self-assertive China and be a reliable neighbour, for example to Africa. This team will have to stand up for our values and world-class standards.”

According to the Commission press release, Schmit brings  his experience from the European Parliament and his service as national Minister for Employment and Labour”.