Apostolos Tzitzikostas

The 24 names we know so far – POLITICO

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The 24 names we know so far – POLITICO

The deadline for putting forward names for the next European Commission is the end of August. With that date approaching fast, and now that Ursula von der Leyen is back from her summer holiday in Germany, here are the nominees so far (remember that all of them, except for von der Leyen herself, need to … Read more

European commissioner nominee pick signals Greece’s rightward turn – POLITICO

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European commissioner nominee pick signals Greece’s rightward turn – POLITICO

To his supporters, Tzitzikostas is considered a party stalwart, and was elected governor on three successive occasions with impressive support. Fluent in English and French, he studied at Georgetown University in the U.S. and University College London. Crucially, he also has experience with European institutions, having served as president of the European Committee of the … Read more