06/06/2025 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 5 June, the ambassadors of the EU Member States meeting within the Political and Security Committee decided to appoint Spanish Rear Admiral Francisco Javier Vázquez Sanz as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea (EUNAVFOR Atalanta). He will replace Italian Rear-Admiral Davide Da Pozzo from 12 June. (CG)