The European Commission announced the launch of 14 Project Groups to improve the coordination, preparation and political drive of EU legislation and diplomacy.
Each Project Group will focus on a different topical issue and will be chaired by a Member of the College of Commissioners, designated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Our liberal, centrist and democrat Commissioners will chair some of the most high-profile Project Groups:
- Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stéphane Séjourné – joint-chair of the Project Group on a Clean Industrial Deal
- High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President Kaja Kallas – chair of the Project Group on External Action
- Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib – chair of the Project Group on the Preparedness Union
- Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath – chair of the Project Group on the European Democracy Shield
The Project Groups reflect the Commission's political priorities and will collaborate with other EU departments to ensure consistency and teamwork across different key topics.
Each group will operate for an initial one-year period, with the possibility of extension if needed. New groups may also be created in the future to address emerging priorities.