The nomination of Commissioners by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is ongoing and will be followed by hearings and a vote at the European Parliament in the autumn.
Served by decades of experience analysing, collaborating on, and providing expertise on EU development aid policy and subsequent policy shortcomings, who best than CSOs to help EU decision-makers identify the right candidate for the job?
An in-depth understanding of the challenges of North-South relations, a proven record of working with CSOs and communities as well as meaningfully engaging with the Presidency on issues surrounding global health, and the ability to speak out again inequalities in access to basic services are necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role.