Robert Brieger
Robert Brieger (born 21 November 1956) is a General of the Austrian Armed Forces and the current Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (CEUMC). Brieger was previously the Chief of its General Staff.[1][2] On 19 May 2021, Brieger was selected as the next CEUMC, and selected to take office on 1 June 2022.[3] He took office 16 May 2022.[4]
Robert Brieger | |
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| Chairman of the European Union Military Committee | |
| Assumed office 16 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Claudio Graziano |
| Chief of the General Staff | |
| In office 24 July 2018 – 6 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Othmar Commenda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1956 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Austria |
| Branch/service | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Austrian Land Forces |
| Years of service | 1975–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | EUFOR |
| Awards | Grand Decoration of Honour |
References
- "Bundesheer - Facts & Figures - Generalstabschef".
- "Commendas Nachfolger als Generalstabschef steht fest". 16 July 2018.
- "European Union Military Committee (EUMC), EU chiefs of defence, 19 May 2021". consilium.europa.eu/. Council of the EU and the European Council. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- "CEUMC Visit to Italy". eeas.europa.eu. European Union. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
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