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Kajsa Ollongren
Coverage of Kajsa Ollongren in the Nexus archive.
European Commissionorganization1Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafinperson1DG TRADEorganization1DG MENAorganization1European External Action Serviceorganization1Kaja Kallasperson1External Action Serviceorganization1Belén Martínez Carbonellperson1European Unionorganization1Mexicoplace1defense-related matterstopic1
- EU Commission considers supercharged department for foreign relations
The European Commission is considering merging multiple units into a single, powerful department for external relations to enhance its foreign policy impact. The proposal, part of a review led by Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin, may integrate parts of DG TRADE and DG MENA. The reform aims to strengthen the Commission's agility and effectiveness amid ongoing tensions with the European External Action Service (EEAS).
- Ex-Dutch defense minister named EEAS secretary general
Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed secretary general of the External Action Service, the EU’s foreign policy wing. The appointment follows Belén Martínez Carbonell's move to lead the EU delegation in Mexico.