Ursula von der Leyen has been nominated for a second term as head of the European Commission while Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been designated as the foreign policy chief following a late-night agreement among European Union leaders on the top organizational roles. The European Council chair, Charles Michel, announced, "Mission accomplished! The European Council has delivered," after the Brussels summit concluded. The centrist alliance, which dominates the EU parliament, comprises the three nominees. While Costa will succeed Michel automatically, von der Leyen and Kallas will require the legislature's approval to secure their positions. The upcoming vote in July, anticipated to be closely contested after a far-right surge in recent elections, will determine their confirmation. Expressing her gratitude, von der Leyen thanked EU leaders for endorsing her for a second term, reaffirming her commitment to outlining her political agenda to attain parliament's confidence. Costa emphasized unity promotion among member states, acknowledging the challenging global conditions faced by Europe. Kallas highlighted the tremendous responsibility bestowed upon her amid heightened geopolitical tensions, stressing the pressing issues facing European foreign policy amidst regional conflicts and global instability. The nominee trio received broad support from EU leaders. However, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni abstained from voting on von der Leyen and opposed Costa and Kallas. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also voted against von der Leyen and refrained from supporting Kallas. The swift decision-making process on the top EU roles was commended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, anticipating enhanced European positioning in the years ahead. The Kremlin's response to the EU appointments was pessimistic, indicating strained EU-Russia relations. Both von der Leyen and Kallas were critiqued for their stances on Russia, implying unfavorable prospects for diplomatic cooperation. The summit further endorsed a security pact with Ukraine, reinforcing EU support for Kyiv against Russia's incursions. The strategic agenda for the upcoming years also focused on bolstering the EU's defenses against Russian threats.