On September 17, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the new College of Commissioners, introducing a range of portfolios—some entirely new, others updated, and familiar ones like Budget and Transport. Notably, she announced the appointment of a Commissioner for Defence and Space. Over the past months various speculations have been around on what a dedicated EU Commissioner for defence means and what areas will the portfolio cover.

Europe’s new College of Commissioners: is it a turning point for European defence?

EU, Important / By

Andrius Kubilius has been nominated as the new Defence Commissioner, who will work to boost the EU’s defence investment and industrial capacity, and focus on developing the European Defence Union.