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07/13/2026 | News release | Archived content

EU Delegation to the African Union Bids Farewell to Head of Administration Gabriela Hartig

The European Union Delegation to the African Union held a farewell ceremony with the entire team to honour the remarkable career of its Head of Administration, Gabriela Hartig. Speaking during the occasion, Ambassador Javier Niño Pérez remarked, "It is difficult to put into words how grateful I and the team are for your amazing hard work, dedication, team spirit, resilience, loyalty, and your heart of gold. Truly a pleasure and a privilege to have counted on you since my arrival."

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The event served as a heartfelt farewell to Gabriela Hartig, and her supportive spouse, as she retires after 23 years of dedicated service to the European Union across various positions and delegations.

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