The European Parliament has approved the candidacy of Hadja Lahbib, our former Minister of Foreign Affairs, as European Commissioner, following a lengthy three-hour hearing.
The liberal will become the next European Commissioner for equality, humanitarian aid and crisis management.
Hadja Lahbib: “It is a great honour for me to earn the trust of MEPs. The challenges and responsibilities ahead of me match my motivation.
The European values of equality and solidarity have shaped who I am. I will defend them with all my strength and conviction.
To guarantee every European the right to live the life they wish, free from any discrimination. To prevent crises together and face them in a coordinated and united way. To guarantee our humanitarian support for people in need.
Together, let us continue to make the European Union a project we can be proud of today. To secure a better future for our children and grandchildren. ”
Hadja Lahbib will take up her post as Commissioner within a few weeks.