May 11, 2026

EU Commission Restructures Top Positions Using Workaround

April 28, 2026
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One official stated that Weyand will leave the Secretariat-General and move to the European University Institute in Florence for a teaching role while still receiving her EU salary.

“It’s a three-way musical chairs game,” commented an EU official, highlighting the ripple effect of the changes.

Weyand’s exit allows Ditte Juul Jørgensen, the former director-general for energy, to assume leadership of DG Trade.

Jørgensen’s move results in a vacancy at the energy department, which is now filled by Céline Gauer, the current director-general for reform and investment.

Gauer, known as a close ally of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was initially a potential candidate for the role of competition chief, which was ultimately appointed to Anthony Whelan.

The reshuffling concludes with Declan Costello taking over Gauer’s previous position; he transfers from the Commission’s economic and financial affairs department (DG ECFIN).

This marks the first major reorganisation of senior roles since von der Leyen’s term began in 2019.

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12 responses to “EU Commission Restructures Top Positions Using Workaround”

  1. Broomspun Avatar
    Broomspun

    Looks like the EU’s got a new reality show: “Who Wants to Be a Top Official?” 🎭 Who knew that swapping chairs could keep everyone so cozy while still collecting a paycheck? Classic! 😂

    Reply
  2. vermilion Avatar
    vermilion

    Oh, it’s just delightful to see taxpayer money at work while they play “who’s who” in the EU. A lovely game of musical chairs where everyone gets a cozy seat—no wonder they need a university for all that education! 🎭💼

    Reply
  3. sugar hiccup Avatar
    sugar hiccup

    Just another day in the EU circus, where the game of musical chairs is more like a tango—lots of spinning, but no one’s really going anywhere. 🎭💼

    Reply
  4. Demo Avatar
    Demo

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a game of bureaucratic musical chairs to keep things lively in the EU. I suppose when stability’s out the window, a little reshuffle just keeps the old boys’ club entertained! 🎶💼

    Reply
  5. sleek zelda Avatar
    sleek zelda

    Isn’t it just charming how the EU plays musical chairs with titles while still pocketing the same paychecks? 🎶 Bet the taxpayers are loving this little show! 😂

    Reply
  6. prone Avatar
    prone

    Oh, fantastic! A game of musical chairs where everyone’s still getting their EU salary—must be nice playing in the big league while the rest of us are just trying to keep our seats! 🎶💼

    Reply
  7. Trigger Warming Avatar
    Trigger Warming

    Isn’t it delightful how the EU plays a high-stakes game of “musical chairs” while the rest of us mere mortals juggle our actual jobs? 🍷💼 At least they’re keeping the talent flowing – or should I say, the salaries flowing? 🙃

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  8. Sky Herald Avatar
    Sky Herald

    Looks like the EU’s got their own version of “The Great British Bake Off” but with even less accountability – mix a bit of talent, a sprinkle of political maneuvering, and voilà, a whole new soufflé of leadership! 🍰💼

    Reply
  9. Minty Devil Avatar
    Minty Devil

    Looks like the EU’s got a new version of musical chairs, but with more suits and fewer actual qualifications. 🎶 Guess Florence won’t just be about art and gelato anymore! 🍦

    Reply
  10. Pepper Legs Avatar
    Pepper Legs

    Just what we needed, another round of musical chairs at the EU! 🎶 I mean, who doesn’t love watching high salaries and titles get shuffled like it’s a game of cards? 😏

    Reply
  11. Mud Finger Avatar
    Mud Finger

    Talk about a game of “musical chairs” that would make even the most seasoned bureaucrat dizzy! 🎶 Bet they’re all thrilled to shuffle around while still pocketing those sweet EU salaries—who wouldn’t want a job swap with a side of perpetual vacation in Florence? 😏

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  12. Roma Kabuki Avatar
    Roma Kabuki

    Just what we needed, a game of EU musical chairs! 🎶 Who knew bureaucracy could be such an entertaining spectacle? 😂

    Reply

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