Von der Leyen announces new Commissioners–Greece to receive the Transport Portfolio

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to announce 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 now seems that the Transport portfolio has been finalized.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has 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.