Staffan Nilsson: ‘Engaging people for a sustainable Europe’

On 20th October 2010, the Committee has elected its new Presidency for the mandate 2010-2013. The Swedish member Staffan NILSSON has been elected President. The Vice-Presidency is in the hands of the Maltese member Anna Maria DARMANIN (in charge of communication) and of the Polish member Jacek KRAWCZYK (in charge of the budget). bit.ly Staffan Nilsson’s personality, professional skills and commitment to civil society ideals, which the EESC has long nourished and has worked for over the years, led to his election as President of the European Economic and Social Committee on 20 October 2010. Staffan Nilsson is a staunch supporter of the EU, whose primary purpose is to bring lasting peace to the continent, and a tireless advocate of sustainable growth, which is the best way of financing a social model serving the common good of all Europeans, and of defending our values internationally. “Engaging people for a sustainable Europe” is Staffan’s political message for his term of office. He is politically committed to ensuring maximum civic engagement in Europe’s endeavours to foster environmental, economic and social sustainability. Nilsson is a veteran leader in the EESC. Before becoming President of the EESC, he was President of Group III (Various Interests) for six years, and Vice-president for another six. Since 1995, when he became a member of the EESC and Group III, he has actively contributed his expertise to the work of the EESC, mainly in the fields of agriculture …