European Union's Executive Body
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has a new addition to its ranks. Kaja Kallas, a prominent political figure from Estonia, has been appointed as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy and will also serve as a Vice-President of the Commission, effective from 1 December 2024.
The appointment of Kaja Kallas comes after a rigorous selection process. The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who was re-elected in 2024 and has been in office since 2019, plays a pivotal role in this process. The President sets the political guidelines for the Commission and is responsible for selecting the other members, in agreement with the Council, based on proposals from the member states.
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy is appointed with the agreement of the Commission President by the European Council. This role is also a Vice-Presidency within the Commission, giving Kaja Kallas a significant role in shaping the EU's foreign and security policies.
The European Parliament also plays a crucial role in this process. After the European Council proposes the President of the Commission, the Parliament elects the President, taking into account the outcome of the European Parliament elections. The Parliament must also approve the President, the High Representative, and the other Commission members as a whole college before the final appointment of the Commission by the European Council.
The current German Commissioner in the European Commission is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. However, since Ursula von der Leyen started her term in 2019 and was re-elected in 2024, and the German Commissioner is typically appointed along with the Commission, the latest known German Commissioner was related to the Commission led by von der Leyen starting in December 2019. The name and exact appointment date of the current German Commissioner are not specified in the results.
Janusz Wojciechowski, a Polish Commissioner, currently holds the position for Agriculture in the European Commission. This demonstrates that Commissioners do not necessarily have to be from the country they represent, reflecting the EU's commitment to diversity and meritocracy.
With Kaja Kallas joining the Commission, the EU continues to strengthen its leadership and commitment to foreign and security policy. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter in the EU's ongoing journey towards a united and secure future.
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