In his more than 30 years as a Commission official, the Frenchman has worked closely with politicians from Germany having served in the cabinets of Günther H. Oettinger and Michaele Schreyer. Ursula von der Leyen made him her spokesperson in her first term as Commission President. Not only did he do the job to the delight of journalists, but also to the satisfaction von der Leyen. After five years, she appointed him Director-General of DG Environment as she needed someone she could trust for the job. His native languages are German, English and French.
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Eric Mamer
Director General Environment
European Commission
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In his more than 30 years as a Commission official, the Frenchman has worked closely with politicians from Germany having served in the cabinets of Günther H. Oettinger and Michaele Schreyer. Ursula von der Leyen made him her spokesperson in her first term as Commission President...