This happened after conducting interviews with both candidates
Ursula von der Leyen nominates Iliana Ivanova for European Commissioner. This happened after conducting interviews with both candidates. Now Ivanova has to pass a hearing in the EP. Ivanova will retain Maria Gabriel’s portfolio – Innovations, scientific research, culture, education and youth.
Von der Leyen thanked the second Bulgarian candidate, Daniel Laurer. “Yesterday I conducted an interview with the candidates proposed by the Bulgarian government for the post of commissioner – Mr. Daniel Laurer and Mrs. Iliana Ivanova. Both have shown great commitment to the EU and to the work of the Commissioner. In addition, they have the right experience for this position”, states Ursula von der Leyen.
“After these interviews, I decided to propose to the Council and the European Parliament the appointment of Mrs. Ivanova to the post of Commissioner. She will be responsible for innovation, scientific research, culture, education and youth”, the President of the EC stated.
Von der Leyen notes that Iliana Ivanova has experience in the EU, as she has been a member of the European Court of Auditors since 2013. Before that, between 2009 and 2012, she was a member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of the Committee on Budgetary Control.
Her experience has been crucial for the EU’s flagship research program Horizon Europe,” Von der Leyen added.
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2023-06-28 17:37:44
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