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   He is replacing his compatriot Jean Figel who is again back in the political arena in Slovakia. At the occasion of his appointment the new Commissioner declared: “Education and training are more than ever crucial for the future of the European Union

High quality and accessible education is essential if we are to have a sustainable economic and socially-inclusive recovery from the present economic and financial crisis”. Moreover, according to Maroš Šefčovič European-level actions on Culture “can enhance our creativity and innovative capacity and are indispensable for building on and fostering the treasure that is the EU's rich cultural diversity.

The EU's young people account for a quarter of Europe's population, and 100% of our future”. The new commissioner expressed his ambition to ensure that EU policies take into account the needs of youth and that this happens for the young with the participation of the young. Finally, my areas of responsibility also cover sport and relations with civil society.

These are about building a citizenfriendly environment, and my work in these areas will focus on promoting values such as civic participation, tolerance, fairness and team work. There is one recurring theme throughout my whole portfolio – the EU's citizens and their quality of life.

As a Member of the Commission, it is my hope that by working together in all the above areas with colleagues, the European Parliament, Member States, civil society and citizens, through deepened policy dialogue and by making the best use of our funding programmes, we can help create a better quality of life in Europe.

To read more about Maroš Šefčovič, click here:
http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/sefcovic/index_fr.htm