Federica Mogherini has resigned as rector of the College of Europe. Mogherini announced this in an email sent to the staff and students of the prestigious Bruges school.

The decision follows the investigation into the alleged misuse of EU funds by the EEAS and the College of Europe in 2021 and 2022, including the procurement to finance the new European Diplomatic Academy, an annual training program for diplomats funded by the EU Diplomatic Service and hosted in Bruges.

“In line with the utmost rigor and correctness with which I have always carried out my duties , today I have decided to resign from my position as Rector of the College of Europe and Director of the Diplomatic Academy of the European Union,” Mogherini wrote.

"I am confident that the College community across our three campuses will continue the path of innovation and excellence we have charted together over these past five wonderful years. I am proud of what we have achieved together and deeply grateful for the trust, esteem, and support that the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College and the Academy have shown me and continue to show me. It has been an honor and a pleasure for me to serve the College community and its mission, together with all of you," Mogherini added in the email, which was also published a few minutes later on the College of Europe website.

(Unioneonline)

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