On 20th October 2010, the Committee has elected its new Presidency for the mandate 2010-2013. The Swedish member Staffan NILSSON has been elected President. The Vice-Presidency is in the hands of the Maltese member Anna Maria DARMANIN (in charge of communication) and of the Polish member Jacek KRAWCZYK (in charge of the budget).
Staffan Nilsson's personality, professional skills and commitment to civil society ideals, which the EESC has long nourished and has worked for over the years, led to his election as President of the European Economic and Social Committee on 20 October 2010. Staffan Nilsson is a staunch supporter of the EU, whose primary purpose is to bring lasting peace to the continent, and a tireless advocate of sustainable growth, which is the best way of financing a social model serving the common good of all Europeans, and of defending our values internationally.
"Engaging people for a sustainable Europe" is Staffan's political message for his term of office. He is ... Distributed by Tubemogul.
