Philippe Duponteil

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with OVH Groupe

17 Jul 2025 · To explore collaboration opportunities between TAXUD & OVH for developing the cloud-based Data Hub, key component of the EU's customs reform. Discussions covered sovereign cloud solutions, technical requirements, and future operational strategies

Meeting with ERAMET

30 Jun 2025 · Issues faced by ERAMET concerning CBAM and associated challenges in manganese industry. Discuss protective measures for European production facilities + potential risk of trade flow redirection due to CBAM implementation.

Meeting with Unknown Organization

6 Jun 2025 · This meeting was organised on request of DG TAXUD in view of exploring EU cloud providers capacity and services in view for the need of strict EU cloud sovereignty for the EU Customs Data Hub.

Meeting with

4 Jun 2025 · Exchange on the additional customs duties set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778

Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE

23 Apr 2025 · Economic security - mechanism being set up to monitor imports in view of the US actions

Meeting with Capgemini Service

24 Mar 2025 · EU Sovereign Cloud initiative

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 A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S

18 Feb 2025 · interesting developments in the world of customs, borders and trade right now which can be of mutual interest to discuss

Meeting with DATEV eG

11 Feb 2025 · They want to discuss: - COM Roadmap on FISCALIS and future developments - Any specific info on Germany - eID – some basic info, plus any info related to Germany

Meeting with European Steel Processors Association

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

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.