Arunas Ribokas

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Achema

2 Jul 2024 · Representative of Achema debriefed on company's economic situation which has been affected by the increase of prices for LNG and presented it's views on the ongoing revision of relevant EU legislation related to Emissions Trading System (ETS).

Meeting with

5 Mar 2024 · To take over the petition signatures and discuss the Oder River situation

Meeting with

6 Feb 2024 · water resilience

Meeting with

22 Jan 2024 · Zero pollution in the water sector, with focus on PFAS challenges

Meeting with Lietuvos ūkininkų sąjunga

30 Nov 2023 · To discus measures related to environmental requirements

Meeting with AB "Ignitis grupė"

30 Nov 2023 · To discuss renewable energy related topics

Meeting with Schneider Electric

17 Nov 2023 · To discuss the topics related to circular economy, chemicals, implementation of Green Claims Directive, CSR reporting and competitiveness

Meeting with Aqua Publica Europea

15 Nov 2023 · To discuss the water resilience

Meeting with Ocean Energy Europe

13 Sept 2023 · Short meeting to discuss the Commissioner’s attendance of OEE’s annual conference on 25 October in The Hague

Meeting with

4 Jul 2023 · To discuss Commission’s legislative proposals currently in co-decision (on Integrated Water Management, revised Urban Wastewater Treatment and Industrial Emissions Directives) and international water related initiatives.

Meeting with MB Bluma Collective

21 Jun 2023 · To discuss the New European Bauhaus Initiative and “Greening Cities''

Meeting with Honeywell Europe NV

6 Jun 2023 · To discus how to accelerate green and digital transition, circular economy and decarbonisation initiatives.

Meeting with Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists

17 May 2023 · To discuss critical raw materials act, circular economy, the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan, and Net-Zero Industry Act

Meeting with Costa Cruises

15 May 2023 · To discuss decarbonisation and circular economy measures in the cruise tourism industry

Meeting with IBERDROLA

12 Apr 2023 · To discuss the Commission initiatives as regards fast-tracked permitting of renewable energy investments and in relation to protection of the environment

Meeting with FEDERACIÓN NACIONAL DE COFRADÍAS DE PESCADORES

21 Feb 2023 · To explain the “Fisheries and Oceans “ package adopted during that week (CFP Communication, Marine Action Plan and Decarbonisation Initiative) and the implementation of the Western Mediterranean Management Plan.

Meeting with FEDERACIÓN NACIONAL DE COFRADÍAS DE PESCADORES

21 Feb 2023 · To discuss the resent Commission initiatives, including the Marine Action Plan and the topics of interest to the Spanish fisheries organisations

Meeting with

14 Dec 2022 · To discuss the EBU position concerning the upcoming WRC-23 and the future use of the Lower UHF band

Meeting with

10 Nov 2022 · the EU forest policy, including on biomass

Meeting with Humane World for Animals Europe

25 Oct 2022 · To discus Humane Society’s position concerning EU legislation on trophy hunting and EU position for the upcoming CITES CoP19.

Meeting with

7 Oct 2022 · To discuss maritime spatial planning (MSP), co-existence and multi-use of the space, permitting, regional cooperation, sustainability and recycling.

Meeting with ASOCIACION AGRARIA JOVENES AGRICULTORES MALAGA

27 Sept 2022 · To discuss the floods in the Ebro basin

Meeting with Ocean Energy Europe

20 Sept 2022 · To discuss the implementation of the EU offshore energy strategy objectives

Meeting with Ocean Energy Europe

18 Aug 2022 · To prepare Commissioner’s meeting with CEOs of Ocean Energy Europe on 20 September.

Meeting with European Water and Wastewater Regulatory Authorities

26 Jul 2022 · To present the WAREG organisation to the Cabinet

Meeting with Equinor ASA

13 Jul 2022 · To discuss the state of play of implementation of the EU Arctic Strategy

Meeting with

7 Jul 2022 · To discuss the state aid measures for renewable energy

Meeting with

5 Jul 2022 · To discuss the review of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive

Meeting with Lithuanian Biomass Energy Association LITBIOMA

29 Apr 2022 · To discuss the REPowerEU communication

Meeting with CMA CGM

27 Apr 2022 · To discuss the decarbonisation of the shipping sector and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Meeting with Grand Port Fluvio-maritime de l'Axe Seine

30 Mar 2022 · To learn from HAROPA Port concerning its newly-approved Strategic Project as well as HAROPA Port’s engagement to the fulfilment of the biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies, with a focus on their activities for the ecological transition.

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

23 Mar 2022 · To discuss ,,Business Europe“ position on the upcoming Commission proposals concerning the Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI), the Industrial Emission Directive Revision and the REACH revision

Meeting with Ukrainian Business and Trade Association

22 Mar 2022 · To discuss the state of play in trade relations with Ukraine and assistance to Ukraine to evaluate environmental damages of the war in Ukraine and(with participation of the Ambassador of Ukraine Mr Chentsov)

Meeting with AEGIS Europe

2 Feb 2022 · Meeting with AEGIS Europe to discuss the AEGIS Europe’s position concerning the Commission proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Meeting with Eurorégion pyrénées mediterranée

27 Jan 2022 · Meeting with Euroregion Pyrenees Mediterranean EGTC delegation to discuss possible cooperation.

Meeting with The ADM Capital Foundation Limited

11 Jan 2022 · Overview of ADM Capital Foundation’s work on the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime

Meeting with Ryanair Holdings

11 Jan 2022 · To discuss concerning the decarbonisation of air industry and impact to air industry of the Commission proposals concerning the emissions reduction, in particular to short haul intra-EU flights.

Meeting with DRUŠTVO SVETOVNO OMREŽJE ZA ZELENO INFRASTRUKTURO WGIN

6 Dec 2021 · To discuss the Commission's proposal to revise the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Meeting with European Ceramic Industry Association

30 Nov 2021 · Meeting the European Ceramic Industry Association (ECIA) to discuss the ECIA position concerning the Commission’s new CEEAG (Climate, energy and environment aid Guidelines)

Meeting with Rolls-Royce plc

22 Nov 2021 · To discuss the position of Rolls Royce on the EC proposals in the context of green shipping topics, in particular Fit-for-55 proposals, FuelEU Maritime and Energy Taxation Directive.

Meeting with NASDAQ

9 Nov 2021 · Meeting with Ludovic Aigrot, Vice President, Head of Government Relations Europe, NASDAQ, Topics discussed: state of play in preparation of the Commission proposed for MiFID II

Meeting with Sustainable Business Association of Lithuania

9 Nov 2021 · To discuss the EU Green Deal, Fit for 55, Zero emission action plan, circular economy

Meeting with

4 Nov 2021 · Meeting with NGOs together with CAB Dombrovskis, MARE and TRADE) and Anna Holl, WWF, Paulus Tak, Pew, Isabel Jarrett, Pew. Topics discussed: WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies

Meeting with Equinor ASA

28 Oct 2021 · The implementation of the EU offshore energy strategy and reform of the renewables energy directive; Equinor’s contribution to a sustainable blue economy as well as hybrid offshore wind opportunities in Europe; EU Arctic Strategy Communication

Meeting with International Transport and Logistics Alliance

12 Oct 2021 · Meeting with Povilas Drizas, Director General to discuss the State of play in implementation of the EU Mobility package

Meeting with European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations

29 Aug 2019 · EFPIA position on the EU preliminary list of US products considered for countermeasures

Meeting with Nord Stream 2 AG

17 Jun 2019 · Presentation from Nordstream2 on the state of play

Meeting with VELUX A/S (VELUX Group)

13 Jun 2019 · Commission policies concerning Healthy buildings

Meeting with

1 Jun 2018 · Pharmaceuticals in the environment

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13 Apr 2018 · State of play in Commission's review of antidumping measures for imports on ammonium nitrate from Russia

Meeting with Science Business International SRL

10 Apr 2018 · AMR

Meeting with AnimalhealthEurope

28 Mar 2018 · Antimicrobial resistance

Meeting with American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union

20 Feb 2018 · 5265780509-97

Meeting with Merck Sharp Dohme Europe Belgium SRL

20 Feb 2018 · State of play in discussions on beta agonist compounds within the Codex Alimentarius

Meeting with Devenish Nutrition Ltd.

30 Jan 2018 · Innovative nutritional products and solutions for the feed industry; Health claims

Meeting with Merck Sharp Dohme Europe Belgium SRL

11 Oct 2017 · Antimicrobial Resistance

Meeting with EUK Consulting

19 Sept 2017 · Role of biocides and anti-microbial products, preventing anti-microbial resistance

Meeting with ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance

11 Sept 2017 · Antimicrobial resistance, availability of antibiotics

Meeting with Compassion in World Farming International

8 Jun 2017 · Use of antibiotics in the veterinary sector; Medicated Feed and Veterinary medicines

Meeting with Merck Sharp Dohme Europe Belgium SRL

17 Mar 2017 · AMR

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

6 Feb 2017 · SPS related bilateral issues, Bilateral cooperation between EU and Chinese authorities on SPS, Food safety, AMR

Meeting with Fédération Européenne des Fabricants d'Aliments Composés

3 Feb 2017 · Antimicrobial resistance

Meeting with Nord Stream 2 AG

1 Dec 2016 · Plans of Nord stream2

Meeting with Merck Sharp Dohme Europe Belgium SRL

21 Oct 2016 · Commission's health priorities

Meeting with Union Européenne du Commerce du Bétail et des Métiers de la Viande

20 Oct 2016 · Country of origin labelling, Russian ban on exports from EU, African swine fever, Horse meat in the food chain

Meeting with The Coalition for Energy Savings

29 Sept 2016 · Commission energy efficiency package

Meeting with Green Power Denmark

29 Sept 2016 · Commission energy efficiency package

Meeting with VELUX A/S (VELUX Group)

28 Sept 2016 · Commission energy efficiency package

Meeting with Efficient Buildings Europe

26 Sept 2016 · Commission energy efficiency package

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

15 Sept 2016 · Commission proposal for the dual use goods

Meeting with Federazione Italiana dell'Industria Alimentare

11 Sept 2016 · Origin labeling

Meeting with Anitox Ltd. UK

8 Sept 2016 · Authorisation of formaldehyde

Meeting with The EU Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry

31 Aug 2016 · 3-MCPD and Glycidyl Esters in vegetable oil and fats

Meeting with European Alliance to Save Energy

11 Jul 2016 · Energy efficiency investments

Meeting with Eurogroup for Animals

21 Jun 2016 · Imports of blood serum for breeding pigs

Meeting with BEAM Alliance

16 Jun 2016 · AMR

Meeting with AnimalhealthEurope

16 Jun 2016 · AMR, COM proposals on veterinary medicines and medicated feed

Meeting with

9 Jun 2016 · AMR, Food and feed safety, and animal health

Meeting with

8 Jun 2016 · Deboned meat products, campylobacter bacteria

Meeting with AnimalhealthEurope

2 May 2016 · Preparation for the Annual Conference

Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners

21 Apr 2016 · Exports to Russia of lactose free dairy products

Meeting with Union Européenne du Commerce du Bétail et des Métiers de la Viande

19 Jan 2016 · Russian Restrictions of pig mean exports

Meeting with

19 Jan 2016 · Russian Restrictions of pig mean exports

Meeting with Union Européenne du Commerce du Bétail et des Métiers de la Viande

9 Dec 2015 · Animal health, Animal welfare, Food authenticity and integrity, Official controls, Market access and SPS barrier

Meeting with Union Européenne du Commerce du Bétail et des Métiers de la Viande

18 Nov 2015 · Export of pork meat to Russia

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17 Nov 2015 · Trade and investment communication

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13 Oct 2015 · AMR

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30 Jan 2015 · The Food Chain, Innovation and Challenges, Food Information to Consumers, Nutrition, and Food Waste, Animal Health, Animal Welfare and Plant Health

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

29 Jan 2015 · Bilateral relations

Meeting with Premier Cercle

26 Jan 2015 · Food Innovation Summit 03/02/2015 in Brussels

Meeting with Eurogroup for Animals

23 Jan 2015 · Animal Welfare

Meeting with Which?

8 Jan 2015 · Commission's initiatives in the remit of Commissioner's portfolio

Meeting with BREIZ EUROPE

10 Dec 2014 · Russian Embargo on Pigs, Animal welfare, Origin, Labelling

Meeting with Animal Task Force

9 Dec 2014 · Animal Health

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

2 Dec 2014 · Food safety and animal health