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Zacharias Giakoumis appointed Head of EU Commission Representation in Greece
Zacharias Giakoumis has officially assumed his role as the new Head of the European Commission Representation in Greece. Serving as the official spokesperson for the Commission in the country, Giakoumis operates under the political authority of President Ursula von der Leyen.
Giakoumis, a dual Greek and Cypriot citizen, brings 20 years of experience within European Union institutions. His professional background includes expertise in administration, communication, crisis management, civil protection, foreign affairs, and negotiations. Between 2023 and 2026, he served as the head of the communications unit for the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). Prior to joining the Commission in 2014, he worked at the European Parliament from 2006 to 2014.
Upon taking office, Giakoumis noted the importance of this period for Europe, particularly leading up to the Greek Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2027. He stated his goal is to bring Europe closer to the Greek people and ensure that European policies result in tangible opportunities.
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European Commission · European Parliament · Greece · Ursula von der Leyen · Zacharias Giakoumis
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Giakoumis holds both Greek and Cypriot citizenship. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Greece is scheduled to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2027. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] From 2023 to 2026, Giakoumis served as the head of the communications unit at DG ECHO. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zacharias Giakoumis has assumed the role of Head of the European Commission Representation in Greece. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Giakoumis has 20 years of professional experience within European Union institutions. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new Head of Representation operates under the political responsibility of President Ursula von der Leyen. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Giakoumis will act as the official representative of the European Commission in Greece. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Giakoumis worked at the European Parliament from 2006 to 2014. www.capital.gr · www.real.gr · www.tanea.gr