The European Parliament unblocked the European Commission’s Dec. 1 start after the EPP, S&D, and Renew agreed to cooperate for five years. This agreement, introduced by Renew to ease tensions, allows the EPP to seek majorities from both left and right. In exchange for supporting Italy’s hard-right nominee Raffaele Fitto, S&D and Renew sought EPP’s commitment to a centrist majority, but the agreement only outlines broad objectives. The three groups reaffirm cooperation without forming formal coalitions, as majorities are issue-dependent. The deal enables von der Leyen’s Commission to begin.