European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth
| European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth | |
|---|---|
since 1 December 2024 | |
| Style | Madam. Commissioner |
| Member of | the European Commission |
| Reports to | President of the European Commission |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Precursor | Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism |
| Formation | 13 September 1999 |
| First holder | Viviane Reding |
| Website | Commissioner's Website |
The European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth is a member of the European Commission. The portfolio was previously titled European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport until 2019 when it was merged with the European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation to form its current title.
The portfolio is responsible for policies in education and training, youth, sport, civil society, and culture. The commissioner leads the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture.