Brussels, 10/02/2026 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 10 February, the European Commission appointed Davinia Wood Director of Budget, Communication and General Affairs within its Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO). This department is tasked with supporting the economic and social development of all regions of the EU. This decision will take effect on 16 February. Davinia Wood, a Cypriot national, is currently Head of Unit for Political Coordination, Strategic Management and Interinstitutional Relations and HR Correspondent at DG REGIO, according to a press release. Prior to this, she was Head of Unit in charge of Policy Coordination and Interinstitutional Relations at the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC). She joined the European Commission in 2003. (SP)