Is Cecilia Malmström A-List?
No — Cecilia Malmström is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2010
Home Affairs Commissioner
Lost A-list status in 2019
Dropped to B tier — End of Commissioner Term
Ranking Timeline
Elected to European Parliament
Elected as a Member of the European Parliament, launching her EU career.
Minister for EU Affairs
Appointed as Sweden's Minister for European Union Affairs.
Home Affairs Commissioner
Becomes the European Commissioner for Home Affairs.
Trade Commissioner
Appointed as the European Commissioner for Trade.
End of Commissioner Term
Concludes her term as European Commissioner.
Senior Fellow
Appointed senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
Influential Trade Expert
Remains an influential voice on international trade and European policy.
Last updated: February 23, 2026