Politico: MEP Roxana Minzatu Likely to Be Commissioner for Cohesion

Romania has recently announced a change in its proposal for the European Commissioner position, designating MEP Roxana Mînzatu as the new candidate. This decision follows the request from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ensure gender parity in the next cabinet. Mînzatu, a Socialist and newly elected MEP, replaces Victor Negrescu, who was previously nominated for the role but did not meet the gender balance criteria.

POLITICO has reported that Mînzatu will likely be assigned the Cohesion portfolio, which promotes economic, social, and territorial cohesion across EU member states. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments surrounding Roxana Mînzatu’s nomination as Romania’s new proposal for the European Commissioner position and her potential role in the Cohesion portfolio.

Roxana Mînzatu has extensive experience in European affairs, with over 20 years of professional experience managing and implementing European funds in Romania. She has held various public and private sector roles, including Euroadviser in the Ministry of European Integration since 2004, PSD county councillor in Brașov County Council, and Minister of European Funds from June 2019 to November 2019.

Mînzatu has emphasized her commitment to representing Romania in the European Commission, focusing on cohesion policy and EU funds. She has stated that she will bring her expertise to serve Romanian and European citizens, highlighting her experience managing European funds and public administration.

The nomination process is ongoing, with Mînzatu set to undergo hearings in the European Parliament. The official announcement of the nominated candidates and their portfolios by President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to follow, after which Mînzatu will face further scrutiny in the European Parliament.