European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Announces Top Jobs in Her Team
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently unveiled the top roles in her team, simplifying the structure to just two tiers: executive vice presidents and commissioners. The previous layer of vice presidents has been eliminated, streamlining the decision-making process.
Here is a glimpse of some of the key portfolios:
– Teresa Ribera (Spain) will serve as the Executive Vice-President for the Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition, also acting as the competition commissioner.
– Henna Virkkunen (Finland) is appointed as the Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy.
– Kaja Kallas (Estonia) takes on the role of High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy.
– Andrius Kubilius (Lithuania) will oversee Defense and Space.
These appointments cover a wide range of areas including sustainability, innovation, and international relations. This restructuring aims to enhance efficiency and drive forward the Commission’s agenda for a strong and prosperous Europe.
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