Romania: EP approves Roxana Mînzatu as vice president of the European (…)

November 21, 2024

EP approves Roxana Mînzatu as vice president of the European Commission, Romanian PM says
Nov 21, 2024

EP approves Roxana Mînzatu as vice president of the European Commission, Romanian PM says.

The European Parliament has validated Roxana Mînzatu as vice president of the European Commission (EC), Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu announced. A Social Democrat MEP, she has been appointed executive vice president for people, skills, and preparedness. "It is another important step in (…)

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