European Commission appoints Frans van Daele as religious commissioner

08-12-2022

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European Commission appoints Frans van Daele as religious commissioner

After more than a year, the European Union is getting a new envoy to stand up for religious freedom. The appointment of former Belgian top diplomat Frans van Daele comes "unfortunately too late for many religiously persecuted people".

Ursula Von Der Leyen. Photo EPA, Sergey Dolzhenko

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Mario Maure. Photo Facebook, Mario Maure

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