Council appoints Iliana Ivanova as new European Commissioner
The Council appointed Iliana Ivanova (Bulgaria) as the new European Commissioner, by common accord with the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
The appointment follows the resignation of Mariya Gabriel as Commissioner and is for the remainder of the term of office of the Commission, which runs until 31 October 2024.
Ms. Ivanova has been assigned the portfolio of Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth by President von der Leyen.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring efficient implementation on the Horizon Europe programme.
- Ensuring sufficient investment flows for disruptive research and breakthrough innovations, including through the European Innovation Council.
- Continuing to build a true European Research Area in cooperation with Member States.
- Ensuring that research, policy and economic priorities go hand in hand.
- Implementing the Erasmus+ programme.
- Leading the Commission’s work on a European Education Area to become a reality by 2025.
- Promoting excellence and networking among European universities and implementing fully the European University Initiative.
- Implementing the Digital Education Action Plan and increasing awareness from an early age of disinformation and other online threats.
- Maximise the potential of the exchange programmes to foster international cooperation in education, research and innovation.
- Ensuring the full implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture, strengthening Europe’s commitment to preserving and protecting the cultural heritage.
- Promoting creative industries as a catalyst for innovation, jobs and growth and maximise the potential of an ambitious Creative Europe Programme.
- Promoting sport as a tool for inclusion and well-being, continuing to expand the #BeInclusive EU Sports Awards and the European Week of Sport.
- Fostering cultural cooperation as a part of the Union’s partnerships with countries around the world.
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