Margaritis Schinas sparred with MEPs over his "Protecting the European Way of Life" job title as new EU commissioner, telling them time will determine its fate.
Schinas, a former chief spokesperson for the commission, is set to become a vice-president in charge of a whole host of issues ranging from migration to education under the incoming European Commission.
While setting out further details into his vision on migration and how to tackle integration, the name of the Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.