14/02/2023 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 14 February, the European Commission decided to appoint Maciej Popowski from Poland as the new Director-General for its Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). The Directorate coordinates the EU’s response to disasters and humanitarian emergencies through the provision of humanitarian and protection assistance. The date of effect of his appointment is 1 March 2023. Maciej Popowski has been Deputy...