Kerstin Jorna

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

19 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on automotive competitiveness

Meeting with Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie e. V.

12 Nov 2025 · Construction Products Regulation (CPR) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Meeting with JA EUROPE aisbl

6 Nov 2025 · JA Europe’s programmes to promote entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial health for youth.

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3 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on the GSCC standard for measuring carbon intensity in steelmaking and its possible alignment with EU initiatives under the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA).

Meeting with Verband der Automobilindustrie

31 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on automotive topics

Meeting with Japan Business Council in Europe

28 Oct 2025 · DG Kerstin Jorna Meeting - Speaking engagement with JP companies

Meeting with Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V.

15 Oct 2025 · Meeting with VDMA - minutes

Meeting with Schwarz Corporate Affairs International GmbH

15 Oct 2025 · Discussion on European and global affairs, in particular on digitalisation and European sovereignty

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

29 Sept 2025 · Discussion on chemicals industry

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

25 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on raw materials

Meeting with Vereniging VNO-NCW

17 Sept 2025 · Lead markets

Meeting with LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

15 Sept 2025 · Exchange on how to promote circularity in plastics production and successful decarbonisation of the chemical industry

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4 Sept 2025 · Low-emission steel standard

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7 Jul 2025 · Letter with 16 signatories for European Competitiveness Fund to deliver climate and energy security for EU citizens and SMEs

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1 Jul 2025 · Discussion on the current situation in the steel value chain.

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1 Jul 2025 · How could NL Pension funds help with financing EU priorities?

Meeting with XO Group ApS

20 Jun 2025 · Global Startup Awards (GSA) presentation and pitch to DG GROW about their activities, including supporting the EU’s priorities and financing of startups and scaleups

Meeting with Inter Ikea Systems BV

5 Jun 2025 · Single Market

Meeting with BASF SE

5 Jun 2025 · Challenges and opportunities for the EU chemical industry

Meeting with Polish Confederation Lewiatan

5 Jun 2025 · Single Market

Meeting with Norsk Hydro

5 Jun 2025 · Challenges and opportunities for EU aluminium producers

Meeting with SANOFI

5 Jun 2025 · Challenges for the EU pharmaceutical industry

Meeting with Mercedes-Benz Group AG

2 Jun 2025 · Obstacles for the electrification of vans

Meeting with Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.

19 May 2025 · Exchange of views on challenges for the sector.

Meeting with Confederation of Danish Industry

13 May 2025 · Priorities for the upcoming Danish Council Presidency

Meeting with The Danish Chamber of Commerce

13 May 2025 · Priorities for the upcoming Danish Council Presidency

Meeting with Stegra (formerly H2GS AB)

28 Apr 2025 · STEGRA business model and latest developments

Meeting with International Trademark Association

22 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on the future role of IP within the EU

Meeting with Outokumpu Oyj

22 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on the Steel & Metals Action Plan and Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with

10 Apr 2025 · Impact of US tariffs

Meeting with

9 Apr 2025 · Operations in the EU and decarbonisation challenge, Discussion on Clean industrial Deal and the Steel and Metals Action Plan

Meeting with Daimler Truck AG

9 Apr 2025 · Competitiveness and decarbonisation of buses

Meeting with European Food Forum

9 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on challenges for the sector

Meeting with European Association Automotive Suppliers

3 Apr 2025 · Exchange on short- and medium term challenges faced by vehicle component manufacturers and aftermarket operators

Meeting with ZVEI e.V. - Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie

31 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on challenges for the sector

Meeting with Orgalim – Europe's Technology Industries

31 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on challenges for the sector

Meeting with Roundtable for Europe's Energy Future

18 Mar 2025 · Discussion on Single Market, competitiveness and electrification

Meeting with

17 Mar 2025 · Ongoing safeguards investigation into alloying elements (SAFE010)

Meeting with MDIF Foundation gGmbH

11 Mar 2025 · Discussion on how to fund public interest information and strengthen the independence of media (generally and under the next MFF).

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

10 Mar 2025 · The consumer take on the Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

5 Feb 2025 · Presentation of the EUCCC’s annual Position Paper, as well as recent publication on siloing business operations in China

Meeting with PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA

3 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on simplification and the energy market

Meeting with Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte

29 Jan 2025 · GEMA copyright enforcement relating to AI LLM providers

Meeting with Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America

28 Jan 2025 · Concerns of US companies investing in the EU and policies to improve EU’s business environment and competitiveness

Meeting with Vereniging VNO-NCW

15 Jan 2025 · Various current affairs

Meeting with EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION

8 Jan 2025 · The Commission proposal for an e-declaration on posting of workers.

Meeting with Novartis International AG

7 Jan 2025 · Exchange of views on biomanufacturing, environmental regulations in the EU, upcoming Biotech Act, Unitary patent and SPC.

Meeting with Fédération Française de l'Assurance

5 Jan 2025 · Role of the insurers to achieve European competitiveness

Meeting with Finnish Minerals Group

10 Dec 2024 · Discussion on recent developments in the battery value chain and critical raw materials and the importance of this sector in Europe

Meeting with Finnish Minerals Group

10 Dec 2024 · Discussion on the situation of the battery industry and battery raw materials

Meeting with EPIA SolarPower Europe

9 Dec 2024 · Discussion with Electrification Alliance

Meeting with Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment)

9 Dec 2024 · Exchange on Clean Industrial Deal and circular economy

Meeting with European Community Shipowners' Associations

4 Dec 2024 · EU Shipping Industry priorities for the Clean Industry Deal and Maritime Industrial Strategy

Meeting with EPIA SolarPower Europe

2 Dec 2024 · Discussion on inverters and solar energy

Meeting with Robert Bosch GmbH

20 Nov 2024 · Exchange on mobility operations

Meeting with Trafigura Pte Ltd

20 Nov 2024 · Courtesy meeting with Trafigura’s newly elected CEO Richard Holtum

Meeting with TOPSOE A/S

19 Nov 2024 · Exchange on energy transition during Electrolysers Summit

Meeting with Robert Bosch GmbH

19 Nov 2024 · Discussion on energy during Electrolysers Summit

Meeting with EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION

18 Nov 2024 · Discussion about industrial policy and public procurement.

Meeting with European Policy Centre

13 Nov 2024 · Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with Verband Deutscher Bürgschaftsbanken e.V.

12 Nov 2024 · Discussion on SME financing

Meeting with Eurelectric aisbl

5 Nov 2024 · Discussion on industrial competitiveness and electrification.

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

17 Oct 2024 · Discussion with BusinessEurope’s Advisory and Support Group

Meeting with YARA BELGIUM S.A.

17 Oct 2024 · Discussion with Yara International CEO Svein Tore Holsether on decarbonization of fertilizers, food & shipping.

Meeting with KfW Bankengruppe

15 Oct 2024 · Discussion on CRM funds.

Meeting with Mercedes-Benz Group AG

14 Oct 2024 · Meeting with Eckart von Klaeden Vice President, Head of External Affairs of Mercedes-Benz Group on challenges of automotive sector.

Meeting with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG

10 Oct 2024 · Meeting with Dr. Georg Stamatelopoulos new CEO of EnBW on NZIA, Clean Industrial Deal and hydrogen.

Meeting with

8 Oct 2024 · General discussion on Taxonomy and CSRD deployment.

Meeting with Industriegewerkschaft Metall

2 Oct 2024 · Clean Industrial Act

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

2 Oct 2024 · European mining industry

Meeting with Verband der Automobilindustrie

30 Sept 2024 · Exchange on European competitiveness

Meeting with European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance

23 Sept 2024 · Discussion on skills in the different industrial ecosystems.

Meeting with Alfa Laval Corporate AB

23 Sept 2024 · Exchange on economic challenges and single market

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

23 Sept 2024 · General discussion on automotive sector.

Meeting with Afore Consulting

17 Sept 2024 · Meeting with a group of several CEOs of Japan’s largest companies about green transition. Organised by Afore Consulting.

Meeting with thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG

16 Sept 2024 · Plant tour at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in Duisburg

Meeting with K+S Aktiengesellschaft

11 Sept 2024 · Discussion on the challenges of Potash and Salt Industry

Meeting with

9 Sept 2024 · Discussion on Transition Pathway for Metals

Meeting with ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE

3 Sept 2024 · Introductory meeting of CEO Luc Rémont

Meeting with WindEurope

26 Jul 2024 · Exchange on renewables and grid infrastructure.

Meeting with Mouvement des entreprises de taille intermédiaire

23 Jul 2024 · Discussion on mid-cap category at the European level

Meeting with MAHLE International GmbH

2 Jul 2024 · Discussion on competitiveness and Green Deal

Meeting with Association Française des Entreprises Privées / French Association of Large Companies

24 Jun 2024 · Priorities and challenges of Large Companies in France

Meeting with thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG

14 Jun 2024 · Exchange on European steel industry and its challenges

Meeting with Alliance for the Freedom of the CAR Repair

10 Jun 2024 · Exchange on challenges of automotive market

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

17 May 2024 · Presentation of Business Confidence Survey

Meeting with Neo Performance Materials Inc.

15 May 2024 · Discusion on CRMA

Meeting with EuropaBio

30 Apr 2024 · Presentatiion of EuropaBio study ‘Impact of the EU's General Pharmaceutical Legislation on Europe’s innovation ecosystem and biotechnology companies’ and to request a meeting

Meeting with European Association Automotive Suppliers

29 Apr 2024 · Exchange on NZIA and Carbon neutral vehicles

Meeting with European Solar Manufacturing Council

24 Apr 2024 · Discussion on emergency measures to safeguard EU PV module producers

Meeting with Mouvement des Entreprises de France

19 Apr 2024 · Courtesy discussion with newly appointed Director-General of MEDEF Ms Garance Pineau

Meeting with Confederation of Danish Industry

19 Apr 2024 · Exchange on EU competitiveness

Meeting with Siemens Energy AG

18 Apr 2024 · Discussion on technologies for the transformation of industry

Meeting with EUROMETAUX

18 Apr 2024 · Speaker at "2030 resilience: An industrial agenda for achieving Europe's Critical Raw Materials goals"

Meeting with Climate-KIC Holding BV

18 Apr 2024 · Exchange on potential for cities to create lead markets for industrial decarbonisation solutions.

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

17 Apr 2024 · Speaker at Euromines event "From Resources to Resilience, Unpacking the Role of Raw Materials for Security, Sustainability and Prosperity"

Meeting with KfW Bankengruppe

17 Apr 2024 · Challenges for European industrial policy and their consequences for the regions

Meeting with Shipyards' and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe

17 Apr 2024 · Speaker at the Conference on Maritime Industrial Strategy

Meeting with Glass Fibre Europe

16 Apr 2024 · Discussion on Glass Reinforcement challenges

Meeting with TOPSOE A/S

15 Apr 2024 · Discussion on hydrogen

Meeting with The European Steel Association

3 Apr 2024 · Discusion on steel decarbonisation projects

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

3 Apr 2024 · Presentation of ACEA Manifesto

Meeting with Bpifrance

2 Apr 2024 · Speech at Bpifrance Annual Reception.

Meeting with industriAll European Trade Union

21 Mar 2024 · Keynote speaker at Manufacturing Europe’s Future: steering industrial and trade policies for Good Industrial Jobs

Meeting with Hitachi Europe Ltd.

15 Feb 2024 · Presentation of Hitachi’s businesses strategy and investment in Europe

Meeting with The European Steel Association

14 Feb 2024 · A Breakfast Debate on Green Steel and Just Transition to avoid deindustrialisation.

Meeting with KIC InnoEnergy SE

14 Feb 2024 · EIT InnoEnergy presenting EBA battery materials fund

Meeting with RHI MAGNESITA

13 Feb 2024 · Intro Visit

Meeting with Beiersdorf

31 Jan 2024 · Participating to launching event of the Value of Beauty Alliance representing the cosmetics sector value chain

Meeting with NRW.BANK

25 Jan 2024 · InvestEU

Meeting with Veolia Environnement

25 Jan 2024 · To take stock of strategic files

Meeting with EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry

11 Jan 2024 · Panelist at Eurochambres launch event: "Report on Single Market Obstacles and Solutions 2024"

Meeting with Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer

10 Jan 2024 · Presentation of DIHK papers on Critical Minerals Agreement (CMA) and Global Arrangement on Steel and Aluminum (GSA)

Meeting with France Industrie

21 Dec 2023 · Discussion on industrial decarbonization

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

19 Dec 2023 · Presentation of BEUC new raport "Harmful chemicals in everyday consumer products".

Meeting with European Policy Centre

18 Dec 2023 · EPC presenting their project on economic security

Meeting with Stegra (formerly H2GS AB)

8 Dec 2023 · Discussion on Fitfor55 / ETS Free Allocation Regulation (FAR)

Meeting with CECIMO

6 Dec 2023 · Speaker at CECIMO Brussels Forum & MTI Awards 2023

Meeting with European Steel Processors Association

27 Nov 2023 · Presentation of the newly formed European Steel Processors Association and discussion on developments and challenges faced by the industry.

Meeting with Tree Energy Solutions BV

21 Nov 2023 · Discussion on decarbonisation pathway for European industry.

Meeting with FAM

15 Nov 2023 · Short courtesy discussion

Meeting with DIGITALEUROPE

6 Nov 2023 · Discuss Commission wind energy targets under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

25 Oct 2023 · Introductory meeting with their new CEO

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

25 Oct 2023 · CEFIC presents their latest priorities about REACH, “EU chemicals act” and future events

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

25 Oct 2023 · Presenting their position on REACH and Eu Chemicals Act

Meeting with Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment)

25 Oct 2023 · General discussion on industrial policy, efuels and fuels.

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

23 Oct 2023 · present their new position paper

Meeting with EUROMETAUX

18 Oct 2023 · Discuss Transition Pathway for the metals sectors

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

12 Oct 2023 · Get opinions from CEFIC on REACH revision

Meeting with Ørsted A/S

12 Oct 2023 · Discuss the Hydrogen energy in general

Meeting with Freiberger Compound Materials GmbH

10 Oct 2023 · Present their position regarding Critical Raw Materials Act

Meeting with Fertilizers Europe

27 Sept 2023 · Discuss Decarbonization pathways of the fertilizers and ammonia industry

Meeting with WindEurope

26 Jul 2023 · Expose the difficulties of the situation in Europe of wind energy supply chain

Meeting with WACKER CHEMIE AG

26 Jul 2023 · Present their concerns on POP nomination

Meeting with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

5 Jul 2023 · Short courtesy discussion during Mr Steg's visit to Brussels.

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

29 Jun 2023 · New elected President introductory visit

Meeting with EUROPEAN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

27 Jun 2023 · Present their views on the Green Deal Industrial Plan and more specifically Europe’s strategy with respect to hydrogen and critical raw materials

Meeting with Heidelberg Materials AG

27 Jun 2023 · Discuss their views on how to accelerate the transformation of the EU construction material industry.

Meeting with Aurubis AG

23 Jun 2023 · Present their position on Taxonomy

Meeting with Cascale

22 Jun 2023 · SAC presenting their position on decarbonisation

Meeting with Greenvolt- Energias Renvováveis, S.A.

12 Jun 2023 · Exchange views on Repower EU package and Green Industrial Plan

Meeting with European Ceramic Industry Association

12 May 2023 · Present their Roadmap to 2050- and their views on decarbonisation

Meeting with The European Steel Association

12 May 2023 · Present their concept paper on Transition pathways

Meeting with Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.

4 May 2023 · Exchange on energy costs and RM supply chains in the context of Green Deal

Meeting with Trafigura Pte Ltd

27 Apr 2023 · Trafigura presented their perspective and concerns on CRMs

Meeting with Schneider Electric

30 Mar 2023 · Mr Delorme presented their concerns on Taxonomy, Net-Zero industry Act and the energy crisis in general

Meeting with Deutscher Sparkassen-und Giroverband

24 Mar 2023 · Introduction of the new CEO and exchange on SME Relief Package as well as the impact on SMEs of CSRD and CS3D.

Meeting with Zentralverband Deutsches Kfz-Gewerbe e.V.

23 Mar 2023 · ZDK present effects of the Data Act on automotive industry, their view on Euro 7, explain their expectations for Motor Vehicle Regulation and the sector-specific regulation Access to vehicle data.

Meeting with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

20 Mar 2023 · An informal exchange of views about current topics regarding the automotive sector.

Meeting with Technology Industries of Finland (Teknologiateollisuus ry)

8 Mar 2023 · Technology Industries of Finland present on how European institutions and European companies can work together to implement efficiently the legislation and improve structures that facilitate European companies’ competitiveness in the future.

Meeting with Robert Bosch GmbH

8 Mar 2023 · Dr Heyn wanted to present their priorities on Euro 7.

Meeting with Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände e.V.

1 Mar 2023 · BDA wants to present their views on 30 years EU Single Market, Forced Labour Ban Proposal and the future EU competitiveness.

Meeting with Swedish Institute for Standards

8 Feb 2023 · To discuss strategic role of standards to support EU policy initiatives.

Meeting with ArcelorMittal

2 Feb 2023 · Discuss the future tof steel sector in the context of the Green Deal Industrial plan.

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

25 Jan 2023 · Exchange of views on Green Deal Industrial Plan

Meeting with KIC InnoEnergy SE

25 Jan 2023 · InnoEnergy and KKR shared their ideas on potential future cooperation

Meeting with ASML Netherlands B.V.

12 Dec 2022 · ASML would like to expose their position concerning Position Paper on EU Chips Act

Meeting with Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V.

30 Nov 2022 · Discuss shortly post Euro 6

Meeting with KfW Bankengruppe

28 Nov 2022 · Short discussion on transformation of economies towards a green and digital transition

Meeting with Orgalim – Europe's Technology Industries

25 Nov 2022 · Discussion with HL executives on industrial data, financing and standardisation

Meeting with BASF SE

24 Nov 2022 · General discussion on ongoing files

Meeting with Rare Earths Norway AS

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss current issues related to raw materials supply.

Meeting with Comité Académico Técnico de Asesoramiento a Problemas Ambientales

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss current issues related to raw materials and batteries supply

Meeting with Friends of the Earth Europe

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss current issues related to raw materials supply.

Meeting with Northvolt

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss current issues related to raw materials and batteries supply

Meeting with BASF SE

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss current issues related to raw materials supply.

Meeting with Neo Performance Materials Inc

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss current issues related to raw materials supply.

Meeting with PowerShift - Verein fuer eine oekologisch-solidarische Energie- Weltwirtschaft e.V.

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss the concerns of environmental NGOs on raw materials projects and their feedback on the Raw Materials Act.

Meeting with Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment)

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss the concerns of environmental NGOs on raw materials projects and their feedback on the Raw Materials Act.

Meeting with European Environmental Bureau

16 Nov 2022 · On the side of the EU Raw Materials week High Level Conference, the parties met to discuss the concerns of environmental NGOs on raw materials projects and their feedback on the Raw Materials Act.

Meeting with Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V.

11 Nov 2022 · Meeting with President Haeusgen to discuss Conformity assessment

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

11 Nov 2022 · Critical Raw Materials Act and what the European mining industry can contribute

Meeting with The Wallenberg Investments AB

10 Nov 2022 · discuss European competitiveness in advance of the Swedish EU presidency

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

8 Nov 2022 · introductory talk with the new appointed Director General Ms de Vries

Meeting with Verband der Automobilindustrie

8 Nov 2022 · Venue of President to Brussels- discuss state of play of Data, Euro 7, energy crisis, supply shortages

Meeting with DIGITALEUROPE

3 Nov 2022 · Discussion on the representatives to the Expert Group on Radio Equipment (EG RE)

Meeting with thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG

28 Oct 2022 · IRA impact on steel

Meeting with Rolls-Royce plc

25 Oct 2022 · Short bilateral with CEO before Hydrogen Week event - discuss the Electrolyser Partnership, Renewable Fuels of Non- Biological Origins (RFNBOs), and the regulatory framework for hydrogen.

Meeting with Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises

11 Oct 2022 · Exchange of views on CSDD (Proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence).

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

4 Oct 2022 · Discuss the adoption of the revised Product Liability Directive last week.

Meeting with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

30 Sept 2022 · meeting VTT board of directors on how Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) can help in the implementation of the EU industrial strategy, especially taking in consideration the new geopolitical situation

Meeting with AIR LIQUIDE

27 Sept 2022 · Meeting with the (Deputy) DGsl of COMP, ENER and CLIMA, a delegation of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) on Role and specificities of hydrogen in the EU’s energy mix; Opportunities for Europe to decarbonise industry and transport

Meeting with Stegra (formerly H2GS AB)

6 Sept 2022 · Short introductory discussion to present their mission to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries using green hydrogen produced by renewable electricity

Meeting with Cosmetics Europe

18 Jul 2022 · Discuss the forthcoming revision of the Cosmetics Products Regulation

Meeting with European Organisation for Technical Assessment

15 Jul 2022 · discuss the state of play of EAD development

Meeting with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

13 Jul 2022 · Dr Steg would like to discuss present situation and his view on Industry Policy EU

Meeting with Schneider Electric

11 Jul 2022 · Present their Whitepaper on REPowerEU

Meeting with NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V.

4 Jul 2022 · To present their view on chip ecosystem resilience, the EU Chips Act, and the EU Single Market Emergency Instrument

Meeting with Novonesis A/S

21 Jun 2022 · The main focus of the discussion will be the challenges that the biotech sector is facing, and the role of innovation in the sector. They would also like to discuss chemicals and the role of bio-based industries.

Meeting with Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer

21 Jun 2022 · • Resilience of value chains / Strategic autonomy • Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence • EU Innovation Agenda • Current and planned IPCEI

Meeting with ENEL SpA

16 Jun 2022 · ENEL would like to discuss their proposal for the reshoring of the solar photovoltaic sector in Europe

Meeting with Finnish Energy - Energiateollisuus ry

16 Jun 2022 · Discuss Industrial decarbonisation, Hydrogen and RePowerEU plan

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

1 Jun 2022 · Presented the role of DG GROW to support the business case for the green and digital transition and encouraged the car manufacturers to play their role as offtakers for European supply

Meeting with Deutsche Bank AG

1 Jun 2022 · Discuss resilience and the expected impact of Ukraine crisis and Chinese lockdown on supply chains - the possible ways out

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

20 May 2022 · BEUC would like to discuss about the following topics: Product safety and market surveillance, toy safety directive, product liability directive, standardisation/liability, forced labour / sustainable corporate governance, and possibly supply chain

Meeting with Polish Confederation Lewiatan

19 May 2022 · 1. The impact of war in Ukraine on Polish economy 2. The Green Deal in context of opportunities and challenges for the Polish economy. Automotive sector situation. 3. EU Digital Agenda. 4. API production in pharmaceutical sector.

Meeting with Wirtschaftsverband Stahl- und Metallverarbeitung e.V.

26 Apr 2022 · They touched on the current situation (very high gas prices), the green transition and the end point.

Meeting with Umicore

22 Apr 2022 · Umicore presented their position on the EU battery regulation proposal in the context of recycling of batteries. It expressed support for the Commission proposal.

Meeting with E.ON SE

21 Apr 2022 · Discuss Hydrogen energy in general and present their position

Meeting with Association Française de Normalisation

12 Apr 2022 · Discuss with AFNOR and DIN - discuss with new VP ISO the standardisation steps ahead

Meeting with The Chemours Company

22 Mar 2022 · Chemours’ ambition for Europe, which reflects the EU Green Deal Ambition

Meeting with MAHLE International GmbH

22 Mar 2022 · Meeting MAHLE/ZF/BOSCH to discuss Taxonomy, Access to in vehicle data and Euro VII developments

Meeting with Fertilizers Europe

18 Mar 2022 · Present EU the many challenges for the fertilizer industry in the present situation AND the consequences this could have for food security in Europe going forward

Meeting with Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.

8 Mar 2022 · Look at challenges/opportunities for the future and links to investment - digital transition

Meeting with EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry

18 Feb 2022 · Discuss future implication of Eurochambres to upcoming proposals/policies and encourage their input

Meeting with European Telecommunications Standards Institute

14 Feb 2022 · Discuss Standardisation strategy and exchange of views on Legal Amendment

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

10 Feb 2022 · Discuss Emissions standards and Timeline in General Safety

Meeting with Bpifrance

2 Feb 2022 · Discuss FR Presidency priorities and Bpifrance actions, strategy to support the industry

Meeting with European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association

12 Jan 2022 · Recapitulation of the ambitions and discuss next steps and actions to be taken

Meeting with EU-ASEAN Business Council

14 Dec 2021 · • EU-ASEAN Business Council presenting their activities and its role in the ASEAN region. • Exchange of views on implementation of EU Indo-Pacific strategy and industrial policy, including on strategic value chains.

Meeting with European Solar Manufacturing Council

7 Dec 2021 · Discussion on IPCEIs

Meeting with SSAB AB

7 Dec 2021 · Meeting at request of SSAB to present HYBRIT – an operating Green Steel project.

Meeting with King Baudouin Foundation

30 Nov 2021 · To illustrate the importance that the Commission attributes to the independence of media, by presenting financial instruments and mechanisms that the Commission has established (or is currently developing).

Meeting with Friends of the Earth Europe

17 Nov 2021 · Director General Kerstin Jorna meeting NGOs/CSOs in connection with Raw Materials Week - Civil society organisations (CSOs) involved in the EIP Raw Materials brought forward their views on current developments on raw materials

Meeting with Verband der Automobilindustrie

16 Nov 2021 · Discuss Euro 7 and access to in-vehicle data.

Meeting with thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG

8 Nov 2021 · to discuss the green transition of the steel industry (including ETS and CBAM) and hydrogen.

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

8 Nov 2021 · Discussion on how the pharmaceutical industry could contribute to the EU's agenda for open strategic autonomy and the renewed industrial strategy and on the green transformations of the pharmaceutical sector.

Meeting with KIC InnoEnergy SE

19 Oct 2021 · Discussion on Hydrogen and the European Batteries Alliance.

Meeting with Association Française des Entreprises Privées / French Association of Large Companies

18 Oct 2021 · Discuss specific issues of the Industrial Strategy, such as the reform of competition policy and the level playing field at global level.

Meeting with Vereinigung der österreichischen Industrie - Industriellenvereinigung

13 Oct 2021 · Share their views with EU on: 1. European industrial strategy 2. Fit-for-55 Package and energy intensive industries 3. CBAM 4. EU due diligence proposal

Meeting with European Paper Packaging Alliance

13 Oct 2021 · Discuss Sustainability of paper packaging

Meeting with The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment

6 Oct 2021 · EUROPEN would like to share concerns on: 1) Proliferation of national measures on packaging 2) Revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (lead: DG ENV) 3) A single market for Secondary Raw Materials

Meeting with Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe

5 Oct 2021 · Meeting to get feedback on the approach of Europe’s philanthropy sector to engage at political level with the European Commission in order to get the support required to further build an enabling environment for philanthropy

Meeting with European Power Tool Association

22 Sept 2021 · Discuss about the European Standardisation system and its development, and the proposed Regulation on machinery products

Meeting with France Industrie

21 Sept 2021 · Exchange on France Industrie (FI) position paper on industrial strategy; get deeper input from FI on their own ground information analysis.

Meeting with Plastics Europe

21 Sept 2021 · Discuss the European Plastics industry contribution to the EU circular economy and long term climate goals

Meeting with Novo Nordisk A/S

16 Sept 2021 · Discussion with EFPIA and Novo Nordisk on how the pharmaceutical industry could contribute to the EU's agenda for open strategic autonomy and the renewed industrial strategy and on the green transformations of the pharmaceutical sector.

Meeting with Bundesverband Mittelständische Wirtschaft e.V.

31 Aug 2021 · Discuss the actions of the European Commission to support SMEs

Meeting with DIGITALEUROPE

20 Jul 2021 · Discuss their involvement in the Industrial Forum, digital technologies across several ecosystems, and the monitoring of digital technologies uptake.

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

16 Jul 2021 · Exchange views on: • Delivering on the European Green Deal – transition pathway (was “fit for 55”) • Euro 7/ VII (proposal on Euro 7/VII from ACEA) • Access to in-vehicle data • General Safety Regulation

Meeting with Snam S.p.A.

6 Jul 2021 · SNAM would like to exchange on the work on the IPCEI.

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

2 Jul 2021 · Present their views on sustainable corporate governance

Meeting with Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl

2 Jul 2021 · WV would like to discuss their views two on-going files: CBAM and ETS

Meeting with Industriegewerkschaft Metall

1 Jul 2021 · Mr Jörg Hofmann and the works councils of major OEMs and suppliers from the automotive industry are interested to exchange views on Euro 7.

Meeting with Technology Industries of Finland (Teknologiateollisuus ry)

1 Jul 2021 · Presenting their ideas on implementing EU industrial policy linking it to single market implementation

Meeting with Robert Bosch GmbH

29 Jun 2021 · Discussion on Industry expectation for Fit-for-55 Package

Meeting with Verband der Automobilindustrie

23 Jun 2021 · VDA would like to discuss the level of ambition of the CO2 proposal and interplay with Euro 7

Meeting with Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V.

22 Jun 2021 · Exchange of views on: (1) policy framework conditions to overcome the crisis and ensure digital and green transformation; (2) regulatory issues where mechanical engineering has a specific concern (3) due diligence

Meeting with Confederation of Swedish Enterprise

10 Jun 2021 · Listen to their views on Sustainable Corporate Governance Initiative

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

8 Jun 2021 · Listen to their views on Industrial Strategy Update and standards

Meeting with CONSEIL DE COOPERATION ECONOMIQUE

8 Jun 2021 · Introductory discussion on their work - listening mode

Meeting with Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment)

1 Jun 2021 · Listen to their views on Euro 7

Meeting with Shipyards' and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe

18 May 2021 · They would like to present the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment sector and to discuss the current economic situation of the sector and challenges ahead

Meeting with KfW Bankengruppe

5 May 2021 · Discussion of start-up, scale-up finance - listen to their views on German Future Fund

Meeting with The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

16 Apr 2021 · Discuss: What will Europe sell to China in 2030

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

13 Apr 2021 · ACEA would like to give their views on : 1. The initiative on access to in-vehicle data. 2. The “Euro 7” legislation on emissions.

Meeting with Bpifrance

13 Apr 2021 · Discuss the Taxonomy Regulation establishing a framework for sustainable investment in Europe and its implementation challenges, especially for SMEs.

Meeting with Fair Standards Alliance

13 Apr 2021 · • Introduction of the Fair Standards Alliance and its mission • SEP licensing challenges faced by European businesses that adversely affect European competitiveness

Meeting with EuropaBio

4 Mar 2021 · New Europa Bio Director-General Dr. Claire Skentelbery, and new Chair of the Board Andrew Topen, wish to introduce themselves to Director-General Kerstin Jorna and hear DG GROW’s priorities, to see where EuropaBio could potentially assist.

Meeting with Neste Oyj

23 Feb 2021 · Discussion of EU action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonisation of European transport, including the upcoming revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).

Meeting with The European Steel Association

16 Feb 2021 · EUROFER to present their views on Draft Delegated Act on Taxonomy

Meeting with European Association of Research and Technology Organisations

29 Jan 2021 · EARTO introductory discussion and presentation of their view on Industry strategy and Industrial Alliances

Meeting with Orgalim – Europe's Technology Industries

26 Jan 2021 · discuss the Industrial Strategy ‘Update’ and the Industrial Forum

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

22 Jan 2021 · Discuss Industrial Strategy and Chemical Strategy

Meeting with WWF European Policy Programme

15 Jan 2021 · General discussion about the new Industrial Strategy, the EU ETS revision and Clean Hydrogen Alliance

Meeting with Scope Group

14 Jan 2021 · Share the experience with the current venture finance situation and what is envisioned by the EU Commission

Meeting with EPIA SolarPower Europe

13 Jan 2021 · Courtesy discussion on the latest development of the solar industry initiative and the future investment

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

1 Dec 2020 · European Clean Hydrogen Alliance and Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

Meeting with SMEunited aisbl

30 Nov 2020 · COVID-19 impact on SMEs, National Recovery and resilience plans, Ecosystems.

Meeting with Gates Ventures, LLC

20 Nov 2020 · Industry related aspects of sustainable energy, decarbonisation, hydrogen.

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

18 Nov 2020 · Digital Services Act and Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with DIGITALEUROPE

17 Nov 2020 · DIGITALEUROPE holds a high-level informal dialogue on industrial policy with ten senior executives of the Digital Manufacturing Executive Council (DMEC).

Meeting with Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer

16 Nov 2020 · Exchange with the SME committees of DIHK, BDI and the BDA.

Meeting with Verband Deutscher Bürgschaftsbanken e.V.

10 Nov 2020 · Introductory discussion.

Meeting with EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry

4 Nov 2020 · EU's industry strategy and Single Market Enforcement Action Plan.

Meeting with The European Steel Association

3 Nov 2020 · Horizon Europe

Meeting with ZVEI e.V. - Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie

29 Oct 2020 · Industrial Ecosystems and EU Standardization.

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

27 Oct 2020 · Introductory virtual meeting

Meeting with Network of European Regions for a Competitive and Sustainable Tourism

27 Oct 2020 · Discussion on European Tourism Agenda 2050, European Recovery Plan, European Tourism Convention, EU Green Deal and Digital Age strategies.

Meeting with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.

27 Oct 2020 · EC objectives in hydrogen energy and research on hydrogen technology at Fraunhofer Institutes

Meeting with KIC InnoEnergy SE

20 Oct 2020 · European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

Meeting with EPIA SolarPower Europe

13 Oct 2020 · Discussion on the state of the solar industry

Meeting with Hydrogen Europe

12 Oct 2020 · European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

Meeting with AIM - European Brands Association

8 Oct 2020 · Introductory virtual meeting

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

30 Sept 2020 · Discuss with BDI Director to exchange views on Economic Recovery (esp. Internal Market) and Implementation of the Industrial Strategy

Meeting with Robert Bosch GmbH

30 Sept 2020 · Discuss with the CEO for Automotive of Bosch to exchange views on the access to vehicle data, artificial intelligence, hydrogen and emission standards for vehicles.

Meeting with Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl

23 Sept 2020 · At the meeting they presented the German Steel Action Plan and discuss linked EU Green Deal and Industry Strategy measures.

Meeting with CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association

21 Sept 2020 · Discuss their issues on construction and CO2 neutrality

Meeting with European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization

18 Sept 2020 · Have a dialogue on Construction Product Regulation with CEN-CENELEC representatives of Industry

Meeting with Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.

16 Sept 2020 · Having an introductory discussion on Green Deal

Meeting with European Telecommunications Standards Institute

31 Aug 2020 · Discuss SEP as a continuation of meeting on 1 July

Meeting with Association Française des Entreprises Privées / French Association of Large Companies

22 Jul 2020 · Discuss Covid-19 Crisis and recovery plan; Digital Services Act and Industrial Strategy

Meeting with Hydrogen Europe

13 Jul 2020 · Follow-up and debrief after kick-off of European Clean Hydrogen Alliance and reported very positive feedback from industry CEOs as well request Commissioners involvement.

Meeting with IP Europe

6 Jul 2020 · Discuss the current EU initiatives that may impact the SEPs licensing, including the upcoming IP Action Plan and the review of the EU Guidelines on Horizontal Co-operation Agreements

Meeting with European Telecommunications Standards Institute

1 Jul 2020 · Discuss the role of standardisation in general

Meeting with European Association Automotive Suppliers

30 Jun 2020 · Introduction to automotive suppliers industry, political priorities

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

29 Jun 2020 · The meeting took place to discuss the industrial ecosystems in general

Meeting with EUROMETAUX

29 Jun 2020 · Discussion to debrief on mining activities and priorities in general

Meeting with EuropaBio

23 Jun 2020 · EuropaBio raises their concerns on the industrial strategy should inform the recovery; how industrial biotechnology and life science contribute to the Green Deal, competitiveness of industrial value chains and global level playing field

Meeting with EuroCommerce

18 Jun 2020 · Introductory discussion and presentation of Eurocommerce on SME policy and role of SME Envoy network, recovery plan

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

16 Jun 2020 · Courtesy call for BEUC to present their priorites and interest on ecodesign, chemical strategy as well as AI

Meeting with France Industrie

10 Jun 2020 · Discuss France Industrie's priorities which are the identification of European industrial ecosystems and the launch of an EU industrial forum

Meeting with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.

5 Jun 2020 · Introductory phone call to present their concerns on IP and SEPs

Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council

4 Jun 2020 · An introductory call to discuss recovery package, EU ETS state aids and Sustainability Chemicals strategy

Meeting with DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V.

18 May 2020 · Congratulations for Ms Jorna's appointment and presentation of DIN priorities (on customer orientation, pragmatism, dialogue with the regulator, importance of political and industrial priorities, needs for recovery)

Meeting with NASDAQ

18 May 2020 · Discuss Covid-19 situation, especially SMEs; Its impact on markets and companies

Meeting with Verband der Automobilindustrie

18 May 2020 · The meeting was a courtesy meeting to touch base after the appointment of Ms. Jorna as Director General of DG GROW and discuss future recovery in pandemic

Meeting with European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization

12 May 2020 · Introductory discussion on crisis management during pandemic and standardisation strategy as well as future o CPR

Meeting with Shipyards' and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe

11 May 2020 · A brief exchange on the specific situation, challenges and opportunities of the European Maritime Technology Sector, before and after the COVID-19 spread out.

Meeting with Business Software Alliance

11 May 2020 · Introductory phone discussion on BSA concerns about privacy, security and IPR in the future

Meeting with Cosmetics Europe

7 May 2020 · Discussion to introduce the cosmetics sector and certain issues of importance, especially in the current COVID-19 context

Meeting with Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

6 May 2020 · Introductory meeting and presentation of ACEA concerns about future of automation and the Impact of Covid-19 on industry in general

Meeting with European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations

5 May 2020 · courtesy call and presentation by EFPIA of their concerns due to COVID crisis and the future of pharmaceutical industry

Meeting with Bpifrance

29 Apr 2020 · Introductory meeting and courtesy call on NPBI, InvestEU & SMEs

Meeting with Orgalim – Europe's Technology Industries

17 Apr 2020 · Introductory meeting requested by Orgalim to present their activities and their priorities for digital and green policy and raise issues in COVID 19 circumstances