Luxembourg’s Hansen chosen as EU farming chief, Hungary’s Várhelyi to retain food safety

Christophe Hansen, Luxembourg’s nominee for European commissioner, is set to oversee the agriculture and food security portfolio – pending confirmation by the European Parliament – during the 2024-2029 term, Ursula von der Leyen announced to journalists on Tuesday (17 September) in Strasbourg. 

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Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden selected the 43-year-old center-right politician, a member of the European People’s Party (EPP), for his “extensive experience in EU affairs.” [European Union/EP]

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