Gerassimos Thomas

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

26 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with The European Steel Association

20 Nov 2025 · Video-conference - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Meeting with Booking.com B.V.

18 Nov 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange on the current geopolitical environment on EU tax policy, European competitiveness and share Booking experience

Meeting with Eumicon AISBL

17 Nov 2025 · Physical meeting - CBAM package for Industry

Meeting with Beko Europe Management S.r.l.

17 Nov 2025 · Impact of CBAM on producers of household appliances facing competitive challenges from imports from the Far East.

Meeting with Alibaba

17 Nov 2025 · Exchange of view on the challenges to the EU TK Customs Union of the measures adopted by TK (and proposed by the EU) on E-Commerce.

Meeting with Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

30 Oct 2025 · Discussion about how ICAEW could contribute to policy discussions at EU level with a view to facilitate trade between UK and EU.

Meeting with SAP

15 Oct 2025 · Physical meeting - International taxation

Meeting with Unknown Organization

15 Oct 2025 · Physical meeting - International taxation

Meeting with TF Europe

14 Oct 2025 · Physical meeting - International taxation

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

14 Oct 2025 · Physical meeting - International taxation

Meeting with Amazon Europe Core SARL

14 Oct 2025 · Physical meeting - International taxation and EU reform of the Union Customs Code

Meeting with Unknown Organization

8 Oct 2025 · Multilateral world order, role of Europe and the European Commission, relationship with Asian partners and the importance of the Tokyo annual conference.

Meeting with United States Council for International Business

6 Oct 2025 · Exchange on Pillar 2

Meeting with National Foreign Trade Council

2 Oct 2025 · Discussion on: - Pillar Two - Digital Services Taxes

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

2 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on the Commission’s ongoing simplification work in taxation

Meeting with ArcelorMittal

1 Oct 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Meeting with The European Steel Association

30 Sept 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with POSCO Co., Ltd

30 Sept 2025 · Physical meeting: - Recognizing Korean Steel Industry’s New Decarbonization - Technology Under CBAM - Proposal on CBAM Verification

Meeting with International Chamber of Commerce

24 Sept 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

23 Sept 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with International Securities Lending Association

18 Sept 2025 · - Introduction to the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA). - Discussion around the concept of Beneficial Ownership in the context of securities lending (ownership and legal title transferring from lender to borrower)

Meeting with HSBC Holdings PLC

18 Sept 2025 · Exchange on own resources, competitiveness, and the Savings and Investment Union

Meeting with Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V.

4 Sept 2025 · Physical meeting - Discuss tax incentives in the context of the Savings and Investments Union

Meeting with EUROMETAL

24 Jul 2025 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

23 Jul 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on key files priority files of DG TAXUD

Meeting with United States Council for International Business

18 Jul 2025 · Sharing updates on Pillar 1 and Pillar 2, and current feedback from the US businesses.

Meeting with SAP

11 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on the implementation of the EU Pillar 2 Directive

Meeting with American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union

16 Jun 2025 · Follow-up to AMCHAM letter of 23 May on Pillar 2 and simplification

Meeting with Fortum Oyj

12 Jun 2025 · Tax Simplification, ATAD Directive (experience with application of interest limitation rule)

Meeting with China Finance 40 Forum

11 Jun 2025 · Invitation to DG TAXUD to participate at their Bund Summit, CBAM

Meeting with European Steel Processors Association

10 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Meeting with European Business Association

4 Jun 2025 · Exchange on CBAM implementation and application to imports from UA and customs cooperation.

Meeting with APPLiA (Home Appliance Europe)

20 May 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with

16 May 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

5 May 2025 · Physical meeting - Presentation of latest works done by EY - measuring the tax gaps and the shadow economy.

Meeting with Smiths Group plc

7 Apr 2025 · Physical meeting - Presentation on Smiths Groups detection technologies and ongoing developments

Meeting with Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer

4 Apr 2025 · Physical meeting - Presentation and discussion on corporate taxation, VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) and implications of the current geopolitical context

Meeting with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

3 Apr 2025 · Physical meeting - VAT exemption for exemption for goods and services purchased by international bodies

Meeting with ABP Pensionfund

2 Apr 2025 · Video-conference - Exchange of views on direct and indirect tax matters of relevance for pension funds

Meeting with EU-ASEAN Business Council

28 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with YARA BELGIUM S.A.

26 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Cabot Corporation

25 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS).

Meeting with CMA CGM

19 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the EU Customs Reform, E-commerce communication, Tonnage tax, and concerns for US announcements.

Meeting with The European Steel Association

17 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on CBAM

Meeting with European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals

14 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on CBAM

Meeting with ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE

13 Mar 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on CBAM and ETD

Meeting with Assemblée des Exportateurs de Türkiye Bureau de liaison de Bruxelles

12 Mar 2025 · Discussion of Customs cooperation in the framework of the EU-TR Customs Union and CBAM

Meeting with Bruegel

11 Mar 2025 · Video-conference - CBAM and Carbon Diplomacy. Bruegel is preparing a brief and asked for input on the relationship between CBAM and reinforced EU carbon diplomac.

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

17 Feb 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange with the European Tax Executive Study Group, organized by EY.

Meeting with ODI Europe

10 Feb 2025 · Physical meeting - The objective of the meeting was for ODI Europe to introduce the new think tank and exchange on the dialogues they are to organize.

Meeting with Bruegel

5 Feb 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the taxation of the financial sector

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

5 Feb 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the latest developments in China in relation with DG TAXUD

Meeting with Plastics Europe

29 Jan 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with European Steel Processors Association

29 Jan 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with

23 Jan 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on proposals and future developments in the field of customs and taxation (direct and indirect)

Meeting with McKinsey Global Institute

14 Jan 2025 · Physical meeting - Exchange of ideas and experiences relevant to innovation around Customs and relevant to the Customs Reform and the Data Hub.

Meeting with Dow Europe GmbH

18 Dec 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on CBAM

Meeting with Stegra (formerly H2GS AB)

17 Dec 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM

Meeting with Eumicon AISBL

9 Dec 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM and Industry

Meeting with YARA BELGIUM S.A.

6 Dec 2024 · Video-call - Exchange on CBAM

Meeting with Carbon Engineering ULC

19 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM, COP29 and Carbon Pricing

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

19 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM, COP29 and Carbon Pricing

Meeting with OXFAM INTERNATIONAL EU ADVOCACY OFFICE

19 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM, COP29 and Carbon Pricing

Meeting with International Air Transport Association

18 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM, COP29 and Carbon Pricing

Meeting with Bellona Europa

18 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM, COP29 and Carbon Pricing

Meeting with Resources for the Future

18 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM, COP29 and Carbon Pricing

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

15 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - Global Chemical Industry convention - Global CEOs Roundtable on CBAM

Meeting with Capgemini Service

13 Nov 2024 · Physical meeting - Technical discussion on innovative solutions potentially relevant in area of Customs

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

9 Oct 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM and Chemicals

Meeting with Microsoft Corporation

3 Oct 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on how Microsoft could support DG TAXUD in general going forward

Meeting with Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A.

27 Sept 2024 · Physical meeting - Organisational Updates and Future Plans

Meeting with

9 Sept 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on EU Taxation and Customs policy priorities

Meeting with Novelis Europe

8 Jul 2024 · Physical meeting - discussion on the latest development of the CBAM work

Meeting with ArcelorMittal

5 Jul 2024 · Physical meeting - Meeting to discuss CBAM improvements

Meeting with PwCIL

20 Jun 2024 · Physical meeting - Follow-up meeting on Customs Data Hub

Meeting with CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association

14 Jun 2024 · Physical meeting - Annual General Assembly of all cement industries CEOs

Meeting with CMA CGM

13 Jun 2024 · Physical meeting - CMA overview of their group structure, their business model, and the main issues of interest for businesses operating in the maritime sector.

Meeting with ExxonMobil Petroleum Chemical

27 May 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM discussion

Meeting with Viohalco SA

14 May 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition

8 May 2024 · Hybrid meeting - CBAM and carbon leakage discussion

Meeting with European Ceramic Industry Association

30 Apr 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM and its possible implications to brick and roof tile industry

Meeting with TUSIAD-Turkish Industry&Business Association

25 Apr 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with Union des Chambres et des Bourses de Turquie

24 Apr 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with National Foreign Trade Council

19 Apr 2024 · Physical meeting - Meeting organised and attended by the EU Delegation in Washington to discuss about international taxation issues

Meeting with Resources for the Future

18 Apr 2024 · Physical meeting - Meeting organised and attended by the EU Delegation in Washington to discuss about carbon pricing and carbon border adjustment mechanisms

Meeting with Visa Europe

11 Apr 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CESOP cooperation

Meeting with European Round Table for Industry

5 Apr 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on OECD Two-Pillar Approach and CBAM

Meeting with Booking.com B.V.

22 Mar 2024 · Video-conference - Discussion on platform economy pillar of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal

Meeting with Norsk Hydro

21 Mar 2024 · Physical meeting - CBAM and its implications for the aluminium sector

Meeting with Accenture PLC

20 Mar 2024 · Physical meeting - Presentation of digital trade and lessons learned in Singapore

Meeting with PwCIL

6 Mar 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on AI solutions for Customs

Meeting with National Foreign Trade Council

22 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on the Two Pillar Approach, BEFIT and other tax developments in the EU

Meeting with Bank of America Corporation

22 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on various tax-issues relevant to the financial sector and more broadly sustainable finance issues

Meeting with Invest Europe

22 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on various issues related to the state of the CMU

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken

21 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion covering various tax issues in relation to the financial sector and notably the CMU

Meeting with The Bank of New York Mellon

21 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion focused on the FASTER proposal

Meeting with European Savings and Retail Banking Group

21 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion covering various tax issues in relation to the financial sector

Meeting with The Boston Consulting Group S.r.l.

19 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on CBAM

Meeting with The European Steel Association

16 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on CBAM

Meeting with Federacja Przedsiębiorców Polskich

14 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Reform of the Union Customs Code, VAT in the Digital Age package and the implementation process of DAC7 and the GMT directive (Pillar 2)

Meeting with CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association

8 Feb 2024 · Videoconference - Exchange on CBAM

Meeting with

8 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on CBAM

Meeting with Fertilizers Europe

8 Feb 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on CBAM

Meeting with International Sustainable Finance Centre z.ú.

24 Jan 2024 · Videoconference - Stakeholder Consultation with Czech Industrial Sector on Decarbonisation

Meeting with Huawei Technologies

24 Jan 2024 · Physical meeting - Exchange on UCC reform and Huawei operations in the EU

Meeting with Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer

9 Jan 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM transitional period and implications for SMEs

Meeting with EU-ASEAN Business Council

15 Dec 2023 · Physical meeting - Overview of EU tax and customs policies

Meeting with CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association

14 Dec 2023 · Physical meeting with CEMBUREAU CEOs on CBAM

Meeting with World Wide Fund for Nature Belgium

10 Dec 2023 · Physical meeting - Role of CBAM in the global arena

Meeting with Global-Anti-Counterfeiting Group

9 Dec 2023 · Physical meeting with the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) / CBAM in India –opportunities towards energy decarbonisation

Meeting with Bellona Europa

9 Dec 2023 · Physical meeting - Speaker at the UNFCCC COP 28 side-event “What is the road ahead for interconnected carbon pricing systems and CBAMS?”

Meeting with Cruise Lines International Association

5 Dec 2023 · Physical meeting - EU implementation of the OECD Pillar 2 model tax rules

Meeting with Amazon Europe Core SARL

4 Dec 2023 · Physical meeting - EU Marketplace VAT Collection (Deemed Supplier) regime

Meeting with Confederation of Danish Industry

30 Nov 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussions regarding the EU tax and customs policies

Meeting with Global Counsel Limited

29 Nov 2023 · Physical meeting - EU Customs Reform

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

27 Nov 2023 · Physical meeting - Exchange of preliminary observations on the BEFIT proposal

Meeting with BASF SE

27 Nov 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM

Meeting with Breakthrough Energy

7 Nov 2023 · Physical meeting - Green transition and competitiveness

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

27 Oct 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM

Meeting with Etablissement Autonome de Contrôle et de Coordination des Exportations

23 Oct 2023 · Physical meeting - Courtesy meeting related to DG Thomas' visit in Morocco the previous week.

Meeting with International Association of Oil Gas Producers Europe

20 Oct 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussion on Commission report on the solidarity contribution (Council Regulation 2022/1854)

Meeting with Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc

11 Oct 2023 · Physical meeting - Bilateral Morocco (rules of origin/CBAM)

Meeting with FuelsEurope

3 Oct 2023 · Physical meeting - Follow-up on solidarity contribution and also the investment outlook and FuelsEurope industrial strategy in general, thoughts about taxation strategy for the FuelsEurope industry and products

Meeting with The European Steel Association

22 Sept 2023 · Physical meeting - Meeting on CBAM

Meeting with Allegro sp. z o.o.

6 Sept 2023 · Physical meeting - VAT in the Digital Age proposal and the Customs review

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

7 Jul 2023 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on the Commission’s Custom reform proposal

Meeting with Telefonica, S.A.

5 Jul 2023 · Physical meeting - EU Tax policies

Meeting with Asociación Española de Banca

4 Jul 2023 · Physical meeting - OECD Two-Pillar Approach and the taxation of the financial sector

Meeting with CEOE - Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales

4 Jul 2023 · Physical meeting - Corporate taxation and customs reform

Meeting with Dow Europe GmbH

26 Jun 2023 · Physical meeting - Exchange on the CBAM

Meeting with Amazon Europe Core SARL

15 Jun 2023 · Physical meeting - Exchange on work on updating EU customs and VAT legislation

Meeting with EPIA SolarPower Europe

9 Jun 2023 · Physical meeting - Exchange on the solar industrial strategy

Meeting with Deutscher Anwaltverein (German Bar Association)

30 Mar 2023 · Videoconference - Meeting on planned SAFE-Directive on the regulation of enablers of aggressive tax planning

Meeting with Stegra (formerly H2GS AB)

21 Mar 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM

Meeting with Hydrogen Europe

13 Mar 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM

Meeting with ABP Pensionfund

7 Mar 2023 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on upcoming DG TAXUD initiatives

Meeting with Nel Hydrogen

3 Mar 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM

Meeting with HERACLES GENERAL CEMENT CO

17 Feb 2023 · Physical meeting - The company presented its overall decarbonization efforts and in particular its planned Carbon Capture and Storage project “OLYMPUS” to be implemented in its cement plant in Evia, Greece.

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

15 Feb 2023 · Physical meeting - introductory meeting and discussion on the main challenges for tax policy in the EU

Meeting with Mastercard Europe

2 Feb 2023 · Physical meeting - Introductory meeting and exchange of view on main challenges for tax policy in the EU

Meeting with Marcegaglia Carbon Steel SPA

24 Jan 2023 · Physical meeting - Discussions on next steps in implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Meeting with Dow Europe GmbH

8 Dec 2022 · Exchange on various carbon pricing schemes and CBAM

Meeting with ENEL SpA

5 Dec 2022 · General discussion about the tax environment of the energy sector in Europe

Meeting with METINVEST

1 Dec 2022 · Physical meeting - Discussion on CBAM

Meeting with Confédération Fiscale Européenne

29 Nov 2022 · Physical meeting - EU COM planned measures to address the role of enablers involved in facilitating tax evasion, tax fraud and tax avoidance (SAFE)

Meeting with Tesco plc

7 Nov 2022 · Hybrid meeting - Effects and conformity with EU law of the Hungarian retail tax, excess profit tax on retailers and price cap on retailers

Meeting with Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A.

20 Oct 2022 · Introduction to Brussels office representatives – courtesy visit

Meeting with JPMorgan Chase & Co.

14 Oct 2022 · EU business taxation and EU energy and climate policy, with a focus on tax and carbon pricing measures

Meeting with Bank of America Corporation

13 Oct 2022 · EU energy and climate policy, with a focus on tax and carbon pricing measures

Meeting with Société Générale

13 Oct 2022 · EU business taxation and financial sector taxation initiatives

Meeting with Center for Strategic and International Studies

12 Oct 2022 · Roundtable - EU-US cooperation on climate and energy policies, with a focus on tax and carbon pricing measures

Meeting with US Council for International Business

11 Oct 2022 · State of international corporate taxation in the US and EU

Meeting with Deloitte LLP

10 Oct 2022 · Inflation Reduction Act and implications for OECD global tax agreement

Meeting with European Round Table for Industry

5 Oct 2022 · Videoconference - Exchange on CBAM & industrial competitiveness

Meeting with FuelsEurope

30 Sept 2022 · Physical meeting - Impact of the solidarity contribution on the fossil fuel industry

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

29 Sept 2022 · Physical meeting - EU tax and customs agenda

Meeting with ExxonMobil Petroleum Chemical

28 Sept 2022 · Phone call - Impact of the solidarity contribution on the fossil fuel industry

Meeting with Dow Europe GmbH

27 Sept 2022 · Physical meeting - Exchange on US and EU strategies for carbon pricing

Meeting with ABP Pensionfund

20 Sept 2022 · Physical meeting - Exchange of view on green transition and green taxation

Meeting with US Council for International Business

11 Jul 2022 · Physical meeting - OECD Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy

Meeting with ENGIE

18 May 2022 · Videoconference - Discussion on national energy taxation measures

Meeting with

18 May 2022 · Videoconference - Stakeholder event to gather views on the upcoming revision of the tobacco taxation directive

Meeting with Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America

18 May 2022 · Physical meeting - Exchange on topics including: CBAM, implementation of the OECD agreement, VAT reform, energy taxation

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

22 Apr 2022 · Current and upcoming taxation initiatives at EU level, EU own resources

Meeting with BlackRock

1 Apr 2022 · Videoconference - Commission priorities to deliver Capital Markets Union (CMU)

Meeting with ABP Pensionfund

30 Mar 2022 · Physical meeting - EU Tax Policy Agenda

Meeting with Deloitte Tax Consulting

29 Mar 2022 · Physical meeting - Discussion on the OECD Tax Deal

Meeting with Netflix International B.V.

7 Feb 2022 · Videoconference - General introduction of Netflix and their business model; Netflix views on Pillar Two and Pillar One.

Meeting with BlackRock

17 Jan 2022 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on tax policies and sustainable finance

Meeting with

22 Nov 2021 · Videoconference - Energy Taxation Directive in Fit for 55 package

Meeting with KIC InnoEnergy SE

19 Oct 2021 · Physical meeting - Exchange of views on the Commission proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

17 Sept 2021 · Videoconference - Discussion on how innovative and emerging technologies are transforming customs services, and how data can be used for closing customs gap, classification, or certificates of origin.

Meeting with TUSIAD-Turkish Industry&Business Association

15 Sept 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on the Commission proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with Brazilian Tree Industry

13 Sept 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on the Commission proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with European Aluminium AISBL

7 Sept 2021 · Videoconference - Follow-up meeting to the COM proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with Fertilizers Europe

2 Sept 2021 · Videoconference - Follow-up meeting to the COM proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

1 Sept 2021 · Videoconference - Presentation of Commission proposal for a CBAM followed by discussion

Meeting with European University Institute

31 Aug 2021 · Videoconference - Follow-up meeting to the COM proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with

23 Jul 2021 · Videoconference - Follow-up meeting to the COM proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with The European Steel Association

23 Jul 2021 · Videoconference - Follow-up meeting to the COM proposal for a CBAM

Meeting with DHL Group

16 Jul 2021 · Physical meeting - Visit to DPDHL International Postal Centre at FFM Airport, discussion on the entry into force of the e-commerce package, launch of the ICS2, and on the modernisation of postal transit rules.

Meeting with European Contact Group

30 Jun 2021 · Videoconference - Discussion green taxation and the role of the audit profession

Meeting with The European Steel Association

16 Jun 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on practical implementation of a CBAM

Meeting with CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association

15 Jun 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on practical implementation of a CBAM

Meeting with Airlines for Europe

8 Jun 2021 · Videoconference - Discussion on energy taxation and the taxation of the aviation sector

Meeting with Association of European Public Postal Operators

5 May 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on ISC2 Release1 operation and outstanding challenges for postal operators, and on low value consignments and the lack of transition period for the VAT e-commerce package roll-out on 1 July 2021.

Meeting with AEGIS Europe

26 Apr 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on the forthcoming proposal for a Carbon border adjustment mechanism

Meeting with Accenture PLC

23 Apr 2021 · Videoconference - Discussion about challenges for the future development of the Customs Union, with focus on the big trends concerning data and its sharing, the platform of platforms, and the new role of customs.

Meeting with

16 Apr 2021 · Videoconference - Discussion on a forthcoming proposal for a CBAM and its interaction with the forthcoming ETS reform.

Meeting with CONSEIL DE COOPERATION ECONOMIQUE

13 Apr 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on the ongoing G20-OECD led discussions on Pillar 1 and 2 and their interaction with a forthcoming EU proposal for a digital levy

Meeting with The European Steel Association

12 Apr 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on the interaction of the CBAM with the forthcoming revision of the ETS

Meeting with ArcelorMittal

23 Mar 2021 · Visit of ArcelorMittal plant in Gent in the context of green transition and the EU Green Deal

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

12 Mar 2021 · Videoconference - Presentation of Pilot Project on the use of blockchain in tax administration

Meeting with McKinsey Global Institute

12 Mar 2021 · Videoconference - follow up meeting on the future challenges for customs agencies based on McKinsey’s Global Assessment Survey (topics: performance measurement, existing framework and change thereto, e-commerce, and data analytics).

Meeting with CONSEIL DE COOPERATION ECONOMIQUE

10 Mar 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange on state-of-play digital taxation, energy taxation and CBAM

Meeting with CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association

23 Feb 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange on CBAM

Meeting with Association of European Public Postal Operators

17 Feb 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on ISC2 and VAT e-commerce implementation

Meeting with ArcelorMittal

5 Feb 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange on the impact of CBAM on the steel sector

Meeting with McKinsey Global Institute

3 Feb 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on global assessment of and challenges for customs agencies

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

29 Jan 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange on digital taxation, CBAM and Customs issues

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

8 Jan 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange on EU tax priorities

Meeting with European Aluminium AISBL

2 Dec 2020 · Videoconference - Exchange of view on the carbon-border-adjustment mechanism and the energy tax directive

Meeting with ClearVAT

2 Dec 2020 · Videoconference - Discussion on the EU VAT E-Commerce package

Meeting with European Travel Retail Confederation

27 Nov 2020 · Videoconference - Discussion on Excise and VAT rules

Meeting with Swiss Finance Council

24 Nov 2020 · Videoconference - Exchange on Suisse and EU tax priorities

Meeting with Association of European Public Postal Operators

20 Nov 2020 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on customs and VAT issues related to postal consignments

Meeting with CONSEIL DE COOPERATION ECONOMIQUE

19 Nov 2020 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on a carbon border adjustment mechanism

Meeting with GETLINK

17 Nov 2020 · Readiness for the end of the transition period (Brexit)

Meeting with Havenbedrijf Rotterdam NV

11 Nov 2020 · Videoconference on Readiness for the end of the transition period (Brexit)

Meeting with Orange

6 Nov 2020 · Videoconference - Discussion on digital taxation

Meeting with American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union

6 Nov 2020 · Videoconference - Discussion on EU tax and custom policies

Meeting with Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.

23 Oct 2020 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on EU tax policies

Meeting with CONSEIL DE COOPERATION ECONOMIQUE

1 Oct 2020 · Conference call - Exchange of views on a carbon border adjustment mechanism

Meeting with European University Institute

16 Sept 2020 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on a carbon border adjustment mechanism