15 July 2024
Commissioner Vălean (Transport) and Commissioner Sinkevičius (Environment, Oceans and Fisheries) have informed President von der Leyen about their decision to resign from the European Commission, following their election to the European Parliament. Commissioner Vălean’s resignation took effect on the 15th of July, and the resignation of Commissioner Sinkevičius on July the 16th.
President von der Leyen has decided to temporarily assign the responsibilities of Commissioner Sinkevičius to Executive Vice-President Šefčovič, which will take over his tasks in addition to his current portfolio.
The responsibilities of Commissioner Vălean will be temporarily entrusted to Commissioner Hoekstra, along with his current portfolio covering Climate Action.
Source: European Commission