# Borrell takes office as High Representative

Date: 2019

On 1 December 2019 [Borrell](/people/josep-borrell) became HR/VP in the first von der Leyen Commission. Appointment is a completed Union act.

## People

- Josep Borrell: https://factrail.ai/people/josep-borrell

## Drivers

- Democratic Resilience: https://factrail.ai/drivers/democratic-resilience

## Sources

- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-commission-borrell-idUSKBN1Y41G4/
- https://www.eeas.europa.eu/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-borrell-hr-2019