🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen · 2 sources
Von der Leyen gifts her spin doctor a job for life
What happened
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appointed Jens Flosdorff as the bloc's new 'Director for Citizens Communication' after a "merit based and very highly competitive selection procedure". Flosdorff previously served as von der Leyen's personal communications adviser for over two decades. He will receive a salary of €216,000 ($245,279) per year, plus expenses and benefits.
Why it matters
The appointment raises questions about the EU bureaucracy and von der Leyen's leadership style, with critics arguing that it illustrates the bloated and autocratic nature of the European Commission.
Key facts
- Jens Flosdorff was appointed as the EU's new 'Director for Citizens Communication'
- Flosdorff's salary will be €216,000 ($245,279) per year, plus expenses and benefits
- Flosdorff previously served as von der Leyen's personal communications adviser for over two decades
- The appointment was made after a "merit based and very highly competitive selection procedure"
- The European Commission has a Directorate-General for Communication (DG-COMM) with a yearly budget of €116 million, excluding salaries.
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