In July 2014, Juncker was officially elected to succeed José Manuel Barroso, who completed his second five-year term in that year.
[1] The EPP won a plurality in parliament, and on 27 June, the European Council nominated him for the post.
Secondly, the SG was made chair of all inter-service steering groups (ISGs) dealing with priority initiatives in the Commission's work programme.
(PES–PvdA) High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy–Confirmation October 22, 2014Took office November 1, 2014
"[21] Juncker has for the first time proposed a commission that clusters certain members together under designated policy areas.
[22] Each team is composed of a core membership in addition to members who may fall under its respective umbrella as needed.