Sofie From-Emmesberger

Sofie From-Emmesberger is a Finnish diplomat. She has chaired the European Union Political and Security Committee and is serving as the European Commission's Director General of the Department for Africa and the Middle East until 31 August 2025.

Career From-Emmesberger studied law at the University of Helsinki. She speaks Swedish, Finnish, English, German and French. The appointment is for a fixed term from 15 October 2021 to 31 August 2025. She presented her credentials to President of Ethiopia Taye Atske-Selassie. In this role, she has encouraged support for Ethiopia's digital economy.