The European Union considers the possibility of creating a new position of the European Commissioner on Defense, which will be responsible for the industrial aspects of defense policy.
According to the interlocutor, the decision on the structure and role of the European Commission will be made by the new president, but President von Der Lyen expresses a positive attitude towards the idea of creating such a position.
It is expected that when meeting with his party in Germany on Monday, von Der Lien will announce his intention to run for a second term. If it is supported by EU countries, it will decide how to distribute portfolios in the future composition of the European Commission, including a potential position in the defense sphere.
The EU representative noted that the establishment of a defense commissioner is probable because significant financial resources will be directed to defense.
Among the possible candidates for this position are the Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorsky and the Prime Minister of Estonia Kai Callas.
The awareness of the need to involve Europe in the defense sphere is increasing, but specific details of the position are discussed.
One of the competencies of the new European Commissioner can be the role of EU in industrial policy aimed at meeting the common needs for ammunition and investment in the arms development programs.
Ursula von der Liaen, who headed the German Ministry of Defense before his election of the European Commission, can receive support for the second term.
Earlier, she emphasized that 2024 is "key to democracy", taking into account elections to the European Parliament and serious challenges, including Russian aggression against Ukraine.
