European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the new European Commissioners today.
Eric Mamer, von der Leyen’s spokesperson, confirmed the upcoming announcement on social media, stating: “President @vonderleyen will present her proposal for the new College to the media this morning. The press conference will take place shortly after the presentation to the leaders of the political groups in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.”
This announcement will reveal the new composition of the European Commission, including key appointments for each country.
According to the latest information, Greece is set to secure the Transport portfolio with enhanced responsibilities in the upcoming announcement of the new European Commissioners by President Ursula von der Leyen.
Earlier, there were reports suggesting that Greece might take over the Regional Development portfolio, but it was announced that the Transport portfolio was the one that was given.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had nominated Apostolos Tzitzikostas for the role of Greece’s EU Commissioner. As Politico previously reported, Mitsotakis had made it clear that he expected a significant portfolio in exchange for Greece’s support in securing von der Leyen’s reappointment for another five years. The Transport portfolio, crucial for overseeing and potentially boosting Greece’s shipping industry, aligns with these expectations.
The Commissioners
- Maroš Šefčovič from Slovakia will be the Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. This is a new portfolio that includes customs policy.
- Valdis Dombrovskis from Latvia will be the Commissioner for Economy and Productivity.
- Dubravka Šuica from Croatia will be the Commissioner for the Mediterranean.
- Oliver Varhelyi from Hungary will be the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare.
- Wopke Hoekstra from the Netherlands will be the Commissioner for Climate.
- Andrius Kubilius from Lithuania will be the Commissioner for Defence and Space.
- Marta Kos from Slovenia will work on supporting Ukraine, continuing reconstruction efforts, and assisting candidate countries in preparing for accession.
- Magnus Brunner from Austria will be the Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration.
- Jessica Roswell from Sweden will be the Commissioner for Environment.
- Josef Fikeľa from the Czech Republic will be the Commissioner for International Cooperation.
- Costas Kadis from Cyprus will be the Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans.
- Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas from Greece will be the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.
- Maria Albuquerque will be the Commissioner for Financial Services and the Union of Savings and Investments.
- Hadja Labib from Belgium will be the Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management.
- Piotr Serafin from Poland will be the Commissioner for Budget, Fraud Prevention, and Public Administration.
- Dan Jørgensen from Denmark will be the Commissioner for Energy and Housing.
- Katerina Zaharieva from Bulgaria will be the Commissioner for Research and Innovation.
- Michael Magrath from Ireland will be the Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law.
- Christophe Hansen from Luxembourg will be the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food.
- Glen Micallef from Malta will be the Commissioner for Justice, Culture, Youth, and Sports.
