What happened to Devco?
The European Union is the world’s largest development aid donor. DG Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid was reformed into current form on 1 January 2015. As of 16 January 2021, the DG International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) became DG International Partnerships (INTPA).
Who is the current secretary general of European Union?
Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen
The current Secretary-General is Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, who was appointed on 1 July 2015.
How is the European Commission structured?
The commission is composed of a College of “Commissioners” of 27 members, including the President and vice-presidents. Even though each member is nominated on the basis of the suggestions made by the national governments, one per state, they do not represent their state in the commission.
What is a Commission communication?
White Papers communicate a decided Commission policy or approach on a particular issue. They are chiefly intended as statements of Commission policy, rather than a consultation or starting point for debate.
Who is Sec Gen?
The current Secretary-General, and the ninth occupant of the post, is Mr. António Guterres of Portugal, who took office on 1 January 2017.
What are the roles of the European Commission?
The European Commission is the executive of the European Union. This means that it is responsible for initiating laws, enforcing the laws of the EU and managing the EU’s policies. It is made up of 27 commissioners (one from each member state) and is based in Brussels.
What are European Commission communications?
The Directorate-General for Communication is the Commission department responsible for explaining EU policies to outside audiences. It keeps the Commission abreast of political developments and of trends in public opinion and the media. It also coordinates communication campaigns within the Commission.
How are the Commissioners of the EU organized?
A new college of Commissioners is appointed every 5 years. The Commission is organised into policy departments, known as Directorates-General (DGs), which are responsible for different policy areas. DGs develop, implement and manage EU policy, law, and funding programmes.
Who are the current three presidencies of the EU?
The current trio is made up of the presidencies of the Germany, Portugal and Slovenia. The priorities of Slovenia’s presidency are driven by its motto: ‘Together. Resilient. Europe.’ The presidency’s programme focuses on four main areas:
How does the presidency of the EU work?
The presidency ensures that discussions are conducted properly and that the Council’s rules of procedure and working methods are correctly applied. It also organises various formal and informal meetings in Brussels and in the country of the rotating presidency.
Who is the European Commissioner for international partnerships?
We are the European Commission’s department for International Partnerships under the leadership of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen.