New Head of the European Commission in Austria Took Up His Post

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: October 31, 2019; 19:29 ♦ (Vindobona)

Martin Selmayr, until recently Secretary General of the European Commission and previously Head of Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker, became Head of the Commission's Representation in Austria on 1 November. The Representation has around 20 staff and acts as a link between Brussels and the people, politics, business, media and interest groups in Austria.

Martin Selmayr has been Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Austria since 1 November 2019. "I am pleased to work together with Austria to make the European project fit for the future". / Picture: © EC European Commission in Austria / Etienne Ansotte

"I am very pleased to be active in the geographical heart of Europe in the future and to work together with Austria to make the European project fit for the future. In view of the current internal and geopolitical challenges, the EU must demonstrate unity and ability to act and build new bridges in and between our Member States. Europe will only be able to take its destiny into its own…