The European Commission has announced the transfer of Daniel Calleja y Crespo to the position of Head of the European Commission Representation in Spain. In this role, Mr. Calleja y Crespo will act as the official representative of the European Commission in Spain under President Ursula von der Leyen’s political authority. The exact date for his assumption of duties is yet to be decided.
Mr. Calleja y Crespo is known for engaging effectively with various stakeholders across different policy areas and brings strategic vision and communication skills to his new role. He aims to promote EU policies and foster dialogue with national authorities, media, and civil society in Spain.
With over 35 years of experience in EU policy design, implementation, and leadership, Mr. Calleja y Crespo combines legal expertise with strategic judgment. Throughout his career at the European Commission, he has held numerous management positions demonstrating leadership and expertise in EU legislation.
A Spanish national, Mr. Calleja y Crespo has been serving as Director-General of the Legal Service of the European Commission since 2020, overseeing legal strategies and ensuring compliance with EU treaties and regulations. His senior management experience includes roles as Director-General of DG Environment (DG ENV) and DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW). He also served as Head of Cabinet for former Vice-President Loyola de Palacio responsible for Transport and Energy, and for former Commissioner Marcelino Oreja on Institutional Affairs.
The European Commission maintains Representations in all capitals of EU Member States along with Regional Offices in several cities including Barcelona and Milan. These Representations serve as the eyes, ears, and voice on the ground within Member States interacting with authorities, stakeholders, citizens while informing about EU policies.
For further information regarding this appointment or other inquiries related to the European Commission Representation in Spain:
Balazs Ujvari
Spokesperson
Phone: +32 2 29 54578
Email: [email protected]
Isabel Otero Barderas
Press Officer
Phone: +32 2 29 66925
Email: [email protected]
