Press release – Hearing of Commissioner-designate Apostolos Tzitzikostas
Brussels, 4 November 2024
The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) held a hearing today with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner-designate for Migration and Home Affairs.
During the hearing, Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas presented his vision for a fairer and more effective migration and home affairs policy in the European Union. He highlighted the need to address the root causes of migration, such as poverty and conflict, and to create legal pathways for migration. He also stressed the importance of protecting the EU’s external borders and combating organised crime.
Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas faced questions from MEPs on a wide range of issues, including:
- The EU’s response to the migration crisis
- The need for a common EU asylum system
- The fight against terrorism and organised crime
- The protection of fundamental rights
Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas responded to the questions in a detailed and comprehensive manner. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges facing the EU in the area of migration and home affairs, and he outlined his plans to address these challenges.
The LIBE Committee will now vote on whether to recommend that the European Parliament approve the appointment of Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas. The vote is expected to take place on 14 November 2024.
If approved by the European Parliament, Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas will take office on 1 December 2024.
Background
Apostolos Tzitzikostas is a Greek politician who has served as Minister for Migration and Asylum since 2019. He is a member of the New Democracy party.
Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas holds a degree in law from the University of Athens. He has also studied at the London School of Economics and the College of Europe.
Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas is married and has two children.
Contact:
Press Office of the European Parliament’s LIBE Committee
Press release – Hearing of Commissioner-designate Apostolos Tzitzikostas
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