Marc Angel

Vice-President of the European Parliament

Born in Luxembourg, March 12th 1963

Primary and secondary education in Luxembourg
University of Vienna Austria: Diploma as a Translator for German, French, English
(Mag. Phil.)

Economic University of Vienna: Diploma in Tourism-economy

Professional activities: Teaching in Luxembourg hotel- and tourism management school

Member of Luxembourg City Council 1994-2020

Member of Luxembourg Parliament 2004-2019
•    Chairman of the Committee for Foreign, European Affairs, International Development, Immigration and Asylum
•    Member of the Committee on Gender Issues
•    Member of the Health Committee
•    Member of the Economic Affairs Committee
•    Member of the Institutional Affairs Committee
•    Treasurer of  NATO Parliamentary Assembly
•    President of the Luxembourg Delegation to COSAC 
•    President of the Luxembourg Delegation to BENELUX Parliament

Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and Vice-President since 2023
•    Co-chair of the EP’s LGBTI Intergroup
•    Member of the EP Delegation to the Conference on the Future of Europe
•    Member of Employment and Social Affairs Committee
•    Member of Petitions Committee
•    Substitute Member of Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee
•    Substitute Member of Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee
•    Member of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly
•    Member of the Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee
•    Substitute Member of the Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China  

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cap Verde in Luxembourg

UNAIDS Champion for the 90-90-90 Treatment Target
President of the LCTO Luxembourg City Tourist Office
Co-founder of STOP AIDS NOW a.s.b.l (Luxembourg)

 
 
Participating in the "Generative AI: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead" panel at the European Leadership Academy was a truly transformative experience. Meeting 29 incredible young women from diverse backgrounds was both humbling and inspiring. The Academy showed me firsthand the immense impact that can be achieved when young women are given the right opportunities and a platform to grow. I left the Academy feeling more empowered and optimistic than ever.

Maro Manoli

CEO & Co-Founder, E-mbracelet

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It may sound cliché, but the best part of the European Leadership Academy were the caring and passionate people who contributed to it, after the end of the European Leadership Academy, I now feel the most confident and passionate that I have ever been. Importantly, the program was completely free of charge, as an ambitious young woman whose family has always struggled financially, the European Leadership academy was a dream come true in many ways.

Veronika Anna Denner

Student. Represented Austria at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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This transformative journey has prepared me for anything life may throw my way. What touched me most was the opportunity to connect with girls who, like me, share the same dreams yet are wonderfully diverse. They truly inspired me in countless ways. I learned so much about myself throughout this process; the school has impacted every facet of my identity, teaching me self-confidence and the imporance of colaborartions with others.

Lara Markelj

Student. Represented Slovenia at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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I knew that the Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age was going to be an incredible experience but I didn't expect it to be life-changing! With a jam-packed week full of both interesting and challenging discussions, panels, masterclasses & workshops, I left each day feeling inspired and invigorated. I would encourage any young woman interested to apply regardless of your background and experiences - the European Leadership Academy provides an environment for all young women to thrive in.

Amy Calleja

Student. Represented Malta at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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Sisterhood, support and inspiration are just some of the aspects that we have experienced! The European Leadership Academy is an exceptional and priceless program which opened our horizons for the future. For me, one of the best characteristics of the program was its holistic approach. The range of speakers and experts was extraordinary just as their kindness and openness to answer our questions and connect with us.

Katharina Hertel

Student. Represented Germany at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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