The new President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has appointed Mariya Gabriel Commissioner for the new portfolio “Innovation and Youth” which integrates the research, innovation and education sectors.
Starting November 1, 2019, Mariya Gabriel will therefore leave the role of Digital Agenda Commissioner and take over the management of the largest ever European research and innovation program, Horizon Europe 2021-2027, with a budget of 94.1 billion euros. Furthermore, the new portfolio will include the education sector currently headed by Tibor Navracsics.