It enters into caretaker mode after the election of the parliament, so how long it stays might vary depending on how long it takes for the council and parliamen

It enters into caretaker mode after the election of the parliament, so how long it stays might vary depending on how long it takes for the council and parliament to elect them. But the term is tied to that of the EP For instance this last commission took office in december rather than September/October because there was a huge delay in picking the President and then parliament blocked two/three (don't remember exactly) commissioners so new candidates had to be chosen from those countries.