Head of Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu was appointed spokesperson of the President of the European Council
Barend Leyts, spokesman of the President of the European Council, will join the cabinet of the Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo where he will take on the role of Director of Communications, reads a press release of the Council of the European Union.
Barend Leyts and the President of the European Council have worked 8 years together.
The President is grateful for his excellent work and wishes him all the best in his new position.
Mr. Leyts thanks President Michel for the excellent cooperation and extraordinary experiences he has enjoyed over the years. Barend Leyts will be replaced by Ecaterina Casinge. Mrs Casinge has worked as a Senior Strategy and Communication advisor in the European Parliament. She is currently Head of Cabinet of the President of Moldova Maia Sandu. She will start as President Michel’s spokeswoman in August.
