Belloni Named von der Leyen’s Diplomatic Adviser

Brussels: Elisabetta Belloni, the former director of the Department of Security Information (DIS), Italy’s top intelligence agency, has been appointed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s chief diplomatic adviser as part of the executive’s advisory service called Inspire, Debate, Engage and Accelerate Action (IDEA).

According to Ansa News Agency, IDEA was created with the objective of providing “innovative ideas and a space for interdisciplinary research and collaboration on core Commission priorities”. The advisory service is designed to report directly to the Commission president, ensuring high-level strategic input and fostering effective diplomatic engagements.