Notably, this team includes key roles dedicated to supporting Ukraine and managing the EU's enlargement strategy.
Key Appointments:
Marta Kos (Slovenia): Appointed as the Commissioner for Enlargement, Kos will focus on the Eastern Neighborhood and play a crucial role in supporting Ukraine. She will oversee efforts related to Ukraine's recovery and assist candidate countries in their preparation for EU accession.
Kaja Kallas (Estonia): The former Prime Minister of Estonia will take on the role of High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission. Her position will involve working on high-level diplomatic and strategic initiatives within the EU.
Other Notable Appointments:
Henna Virkunen (Finland): As the Executive Vice President for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, Virkunen will be responsible for advancing the EU's technological and security agenda.
Stéphane Sejournay (France): Sejournay will serve as the Executive Vice President of Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, focusing on enhancing the EU's economic growth and industrial competitiveness.
Maroš Šefčovych (Slovakia): Appointed as the Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, a new portfolio that includes customs policy, Šefčovych will work to ensure the EU's economic stability and trade interests.
Valdis Dombrovskis (Latvia): Retaining his position as Vice-President of the European Commission, Dombrovskis will now take on the roles of Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, as well as Implementation and Simplification.
Andrius Kubilius (Lithuania): He will take on the portfolio of Defense and Space, focusing on developing the European Defense Union and enhancing the EU's industrial and investment capabilities in defense.
Additional Commissioners:
- Josef Sikela (Czech Republic): Commissioner for International Partnership.
- Costas Cadiz (Cyprus): Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans.
- Maria Luis Albuquerque (Portugal): Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union.
- Haja Lahbib (Belgium): Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management.
- Magnus Brunner (Austria): Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration.
- Jessica Rosewall (Sweden): Commissioner for Environment, Water Sustainability, and a Competitive Circular Economy.
- Piotr Serafin (Poland): Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud, and Public Administration.
- Dan Jorgensen (Denmark): Commissioner for Energy and Housing.
- Kateryna Zakharyeva (Bulgaria): Commissioner for Research and Innovation.
- Michael McGrath (Ireland): Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law.
- Apostolos Tsitsikostas (Greece): Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.
- Christophe Hansen (Luxembourg): Commissioner for Agriculture and Food.
- Glenn Micallef (Malta): Commissioner for Intergenerational Justice, Culture, Youth, and Sports.
Focus on Ukraine:
This new team structure emphasizes the European Union's commitment to supporting Ukraine's recovery and integration into the EU. Marta Kos's role as Commissioner for Enlargement signifies a dedicated effort towards the Eastern Neighborhood, ensuring sustained assistance to Ukraine and other candidate countries.
