At the beginning of September 2020, I took up my post as Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Holy See, the Order of Malta, United Nations Organisations in Rome and the Republic of San Marino. Indeed, it is a great honour to represent the European Union together with the team here in Rome. In working together with all these partners, we promote the priorities of the European Union relating to peace and security and sustainable development.

Since my posting in Rome in September 2020 as the Head of the EU Delegation, I cover the various accreditations and therefore a variety of issues. In my work, I am well assisted by the dedicated, albeit small, team of colleagues in Rome, as well by those who are our partners at Headquarters' in Brussels. I began my mission with the strong feeling that in the current turbulent times, the European Union has even more than before the obligation to use its weight in the interest of global peace and protection of people affected by crises and uncertainties, as well as to very responsible use our earth with its resources.