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Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

EY CBS

EY is a global professional services firm specializing in tax, assurance, and advisory.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Bernardus Zuijdendorp (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union) and ENEL SpA and

9 Dec 2025 · Meeting with representatives of 9 European multinationals on Pillar Two, "Side-by-Side" approach & a level playing field

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament)

3 Nov 2025 · Automotive package

Meeting with Christos Ellinides (Director-General Translation) and

20 Oct 2025 · FREIA framework contract

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union) and

14 Oct 2025 · Physical meeting - International taxation

Meeting with Malgorzata Nikowska (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

23 Jul 2025 · Preview of university educational offerings in relation to the demand for AI skills

Meeting with Johannes Ten Broeke (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra), Katarina Koszeghy (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra)

12 Jun 2025 · Presentation of the EY tax policy design and attractiveness study.

Response to Quantum Strategy of the EU

3 Jun 2025

Quantum technology is poised to become the next breakthrough technology, with implications across the business and security landscape. Quantum sensing has already provided advances in sensitivity and accuracy, while quantum computing and networking may change the fundamentals of communications and cybersecurity. To secure a leading position at the forefront of the quantum industrial ecosystem, the EU must learn from past technology adoptions and build a robust, sustainable ecosystem of manufacturing infrastructure, critical components, and qualified operators. However, policymakers face challenges including security concerns and the need for post-quantum cryptography. A critical concern is the implications of cybersecurity in a post-quantum world. Commercially viable quantum computing technology is emerging, highlighting the critical need to safeguard the data of governments, businesses, and individuals. While a cryptographically relevant quantum computer may still be some years away, the threat of such a machine exists today as hackers harvest information now to decrypt later. It is necessary to fully understand the scope and urgency of this threat to address it fully. The EU must encourage its Member States to take proactive cybersecurity measures. The USAs NIST has published post-quantum secure algorithms, and the UKs NCSC has recently issued guidelines for UK companies to transition to post-quantum cryptography in alignment with NIST standards. A coordinated global initiative to enhance information security in a post-quantum landscape is vital. The EU should actively support and contribute to the development of interoperable standards and set adoption deadlines to prompt action by Member States to protect from the potential threats posed by advancements in quantum technology. Quantum technology offers real advantages beyond ultrafast decryption and ultra-secure encryption and communication. Building this quantum ecosystem requires systematically analyzing how quantum technologies can enhance existing solutions, such as biomedical research and logistics, as begun by the US DARPA Quantum Benchmarking program, alongside security applications. Each Member State must align their national quantum strategies with the EU Quantum Strategy to embed common goals, accelerate quantums contribution to other strategic priorities, and avoid protectionism. Despite unique individual strengths, no country can build a quantum industry without global integration. Furthermore, a deeper commitment to internal cooperation and alignment between EU policymakers, Member States and industry is critical to creating an ecosystem that plays to the strengths of each actor and avoids strategic fragmentation. The example of Extreme Light Infrastructure can serve as a model for future quantum development and computing facilities across the EU. Similarly, the development of critical component manufacturing facilities can take lessons from the semiconductor industry - ensuring that locations are chosen for proximity to industry leaders and provide secure access to these components for all Member States. Also, resolving IP ownership concerns for publicly funded research is essential, as government IP ownership may deter companies from pursuing government awards, stifling innovation and potentially accelerating a quantum winter, where startups fail due to prolonged development times and limited capital. Finally, an industrial ecosystem requires a holistic workforce to build, maintain, and operate it. While quantum companies currently hire a disproportionate amount of PhD scientists, an industrial workforce will require greater public comfort with the concepts of quantum science that underpin this technology and its sociopolitical impact. Upskilling the existing workforce with quantum technology training and promoting educational initiatives to make quantum concepts familiar to all will ensure a sustainable future workforce. Supporting articles attached
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Meeting with Katarina Koszeghy (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra) and ENEL SpA and

26 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the need and prospects for simplification in Pillar 2, in particular in light of the current situation with the US

Meeting with Bernardus Zuijdendorp (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union) and IBERDROLA and

26 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the need and prospects for simplification in Pillar 2, in particular in light of the current situation with the US

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

7 May 2025 · AML, AMLA and Savings and Investment Union

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union) and

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

Meeting with Mario Nava (Director-General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion)

29 Apr 2025 · Ernst & Young Global to present their activities with the Commission and discuss possible collaboration with DG EMPL

Meeting with Peter Wagner (Director Foreign Policy Instruments)

25 Apr 2025 · EY-Parthenon Managing Director, Turnaround Restructuring and Strategy, Ernst & Young LLP

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

8 Apr 2025 · State of play on US-EU trade relations

Meeting with Sven Gentner (Head of Unit Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union) and Accountancy Europe

7 Apr 2025 · Omnibus proposal changes.

Meeting with Catherine Geslain-Laneelle (Director Agriculture and Rural Development)

2 Apr 2025 · Presentation of EY Consulting understanding of DG AGRI’s key policies

EY urges further simplification of EU sustainability reporting rules

26 Mar 2025
Topic — The consultation aims to simplify reporting requirements and reduce costs for companies under Taxonomy regulations.
Message — EY requests simplifying green criteria to align with existing regulations and deleting specific reporting indicators. They advocate for a flexible materiality principle instead of fixed quantitative thresholds for disclosures.123
Why — Simpler rules would make it easier and more efficient for EY to provide assurance services.45
Impact — Investors might lose access to specific data, reducing their ability to compare performance.67
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Meeting with Benjamin Hartmann (Cabinet of Commissioner Andrius Kubilius), Ramunas Stanionis (Cabinet of Commissioner Andrius Kubilius)

25 Feb 2025 · European defence collaboration and priorities

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union) and

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

Meeting with Olivier Salles (Head of Unit Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

4 Feb 2025 · AMLA study results and Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference

Meeting with Koen Van Dyck (Head of Unit Health and Food Safety)

24 Jan 2025 · Importance of vitamins and nutritional supplements in animal feed

Meeting with Svetlana Schuster (Acting Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

9 Jan 2025 · Presentation of the company and activities in the area of cybersecurity

Meeting with Ivars Ijabs (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Microsoft Corporation and

13 Dec 2024 · European defence industry programme (EDIP)

Meeting with Barry Andrews (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Oct 2024 · Competitiveness

Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament) and Google and

23 Oct 2024 · Digital Policy

EY Urges ATAD Simplification to Enhance European Business Competitiveness

11 Sept 2024
Topic — The European Commission is evaluating the efficiency of the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive.
Message — EY requests a comprehensive review to align overlapping tax measures and reduce administrative costs. They call for more flexible interest limitation rules and the deactivation of redundant reporting requirements.123
Why — This would lower compliance costs and improve liquidity for asset-heavy sectors.45
Impact — Member States seeking short-term revenue may lose immediate tax collection from businesses.6
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Response to Public country-by-country on corporate - template and electronic format

6 Sept 2024

We appreciate the opportunity to submit the attached comments on behalf of Ernst & Young (EY) in response to the European Commissions (the Commission) public consultation on the Draft Implementing Regulation and Annexes on the template and electronic formats for country by country reports.
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Response to Evaluation of Administrative Cooperation in Direct Taxation

30 Jul 2024

We appreciate the opportunity to submit the enclosed comments on behalf of Ernst & Young (EY) in response to the European Commissions (the Commission) public consultation on the evaluation of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation in Tax Matters (DAC) 2-6. This submission includes our views on the current state of DAC, its effectiveness, and potential areas for improvement. We welcome this consultation as an opportunity to contribute to a more efficient and competitive tax environment for businesses and investors in the European Union (EU).
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Meeting with Barry Andrews (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for opinion)

20 Mar 2024 · European Corporate Governance Conference 2024

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union) and Afore Consulting

13 Mar 2024 · Future of Assurance, CMU

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

6 Mar 2024 · Labour and skills shortages, the EU's social targets, the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan

Response to Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT)

24 Jan 2024

We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on behalf of EY on the European Commissions public consultation of 12 September 2023 on the Proposal for a Council Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation.
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Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

28 Nov 2023 · exchange with you on carbon credit markets

Meeting with Eva Maydell (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

28 Nov 2023 · AI Act

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová)

27 Nov 2023 · Artificial Intelligence act, G7 Hiroshima process, the US Executive Order on Artificial intelligence, innovation

Response to Revision of the Union Customs Code

7 Nov 2023

EY appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on behalf of the EY network on the European Commissions call for feedback on the proposals put forward by the Commission on 17 May 2023 to reform the EU Customs Union. EY's comments are based on a careful read of the proposals and insights we gained from technical discussions with market operators active in different industries as well as several governmental bodies in different EU and non-EU countries. EY approaches the proposals with a pan-European group of professionals who have combined their observations in the attached statement.
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Meeting with Jorge Pinto Antunes (Cabinet of Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski)

19 Sept 2023 · Food crisis and future of agriculture debate and keen to share insights with the EU Institutions and the private sector to face this big challenge for humanity

EY Urges Balanced Rules for EU Withholding Tax Reform

18 Sept 2023
Topic — The Commission proposes a standardized, EU-wide system to simplify cross-border withholding tax relief.
Message — EY supports a digital tax system but seeks clarity on who qualifies for benefits. They suggest removing optional exemptions that might exclude low-risk investors from fast-track procedures. The firm also urges standardized implementation to prevent fragmented national rules.1234
Why — Standardization would reduce administrative costs and legal uncertainty for EY and its clients.56
Impact — Member States lose the ability to apply divergent, custom rules that currently create fragmentation.7
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EY Urges Flexible CBAM Reporting to Prevent Supply Disruptions

11 Jul 2023
Topic — New reporting rules for the European Union's carbon border adjustment mechanism transitional period.
Message — EY requests the urgent publication of default emission values and clearer guidance on reporting fields. They advocate for simplified methods when supplier data is unavailable to avoid trade barriers.12
Why — Streamlined reporting and consolidated filing would reduce compliance costs for their global clients.3
Impact — Non-EU exporters may stop selling to Europe due to high administrative costs and data risks.45
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Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager) and Afore Consulting

10 Jul 2023 · DSA

Ernst & Young calls for clarity in EU sustainability standards

7 Jul 2023
Topic — European Commission consultation on new sustainability reporting requirements for large companies.
Message — EY requests that EU standards align with international rules to help global companies. They also ask for more binding guidance to ensure consistent reporting across industries.12
Why — Clearer rules allow EY to effectively verify reports and provide assurance services.3
Impact — Investors will struggle to compare different companies if reporting methods remain inconsistent.4
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Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager) and Afore Consulting

28 Jun 2023 · EU digital policy

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

27 Jun 2023 · Business climate in Europe

Meeting with Frances Fitzgerald (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Jun 2023 · General

EY calls for international standards in DSA audit rules

1 Jun 2023
Topic — The EU is establishing procedures and methodologies for independent audits of large online platforms.
Message — EY recommends requiring auditors to use recognized international standards and suggests an independent body should define subjective criteria. They also propose simplifying public reports by moving detailed technical findings to private disclosures for regulators.123
Why — Standardized rules would lower operational risks and protect EY's professional independence.45
Impact — Civil society groups would have less access to detailed data on platform compliance.67
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Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

28 Apr 2023 · Web 3.0

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

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

EY urges optional BEFIT system to simplify EU corporate taxation

26 Jan 2023
Topic — The Commission is proposing a unified framework for corporate income taxation.
Message — EY recommends an initially optional system to encourage business participation and efficiency. They support using financial statements as the tax base to align with global standards. The proposal should allow companies to offset final losses incurred outside the EU.1234
Why — This would significantly reduce administrative costs by eliminating complex transfer pricing rules.5
Impact — EU Member States could experience reduced tax revenue due to profit reallocation.67
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Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

29 Nov 2022 · Financial markets, CRDVI/CRRIII reform, ESG/Sustainable Finance

Meeting with Michiel Hoogeveen (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

25 Oct 2022 · ECON committee

Meeting with Barry Andrews (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

18 Oct 2022 · CSDDD

EY calls for gap analysis before new tax enabler rules

12 Oct 2022
Topic — New EU rules for professionals facilitating tax evasion and aggressive tax planning.
Message — EY requests a systematic gap analysis of existing transparency laws before proposing new measures. They argue that full implementation of current rules is more effective than restricting professional advice.12
Why — This would allow EY to avoid additional compliance costs and regulatory oversight.34
Impact — Taxpayers lose the right to receive independent professional assistance if the proposed rules are implemented.5
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Meeting with Andrea Beltramello (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

22 Sept 2022 · sustainable finance

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

21 Jun 2022 · CMU, MiFIR and AIFMD

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

19 May 2022 · Banking Package

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union) and Philip Morris International Inc. and

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

Meeting with Mairead McGuinness (Commissioner)

13 Apr 2022 · Commissioner delivers keynote speech at EY event.

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

4 Mar 2022 · Digital Services Act

Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

18 Jan 2022 · Interview for EY Europe West Leadership meeting

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

13 Dec 2021 · Sustainable finance, Basel III

Meeting with Lara Wolters (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Dec 2021 · CSRD

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

23 Nov 2021 · AI Act , Digital Services Act, Data Act

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

11 Nov 2021 · Setting up a roundtable meeting with EY CBS representatives

Meeting with Mario Campolargo (Director-General Informatics)

10 Nov 2021 · Discussion converged on two points that would deserve specific follow-up from EY and DIGIT: - EY Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence (focus on inclusivity and equality) - EY Data Fabric project (in the context of the DIGIT's Data Platform)

Response to New EU system for the avoidance of double taxation in the field of withholding taxes

26 Oct 2021

We appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on behalf of EY on the European Commission’s Roadmap of 28 September on “Withholding taxes – new EU system to avoid double taxation”. Please find attached our submission in PDF format.
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Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

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 John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

1 Jun 2021 · Post Brexit landscape in banking

Meeting with Tommy De Temmerman (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

20 Apr 2021 · Prep possible participation of Commissioner at event

Meeting with Florian Denis (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness), Nathalie De Basaldua (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness), Tommy De Temmerman (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

23 Mar 2021 · Sustainable finance, AML, digital

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

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

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

8 Jan 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange on EU tax priorities

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

6 Jan 2021 · UK, Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Regulatory cooperation

Meeting with Florian Denis (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness), Katherine Power (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

18 Dec 2020 · Sustainable finance

Meeting with Mario Nava (Director-General Structural Reform Support) and KPMG and Deloitte Tax Consulting

21 Oct 2020 · Annual meeting with the framework contractors

Meeting with Lesia Radelicki (Cabinet of Commissioner Helena Dalli)

15 Sept 2020 · Best practices-pay transparency

Meeting with Lesia Radelicki (Cabinet of Commissioner Helena Dalli)

19 Jun 2020 · Exchange of views on Women on Boards directive and Gender pay transparency

Meeting with Olivier Guersent (Director-General Competition)

1 Apr 2020 · Overall Discussion on State Aids

Meeting with John Berrigan (Director-General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

25 Mar 2020 · EY on financial services reactions to COVID-19, Reactions to ECB measures to prop up banks, Sovereign access and affordability

Response to Action Plan on anti-money laundering

11 Mar 2020

Dear Sir/Madam EY Europe SCRL (“EY”) wishes to thank the European Commission (the Commission) for the opportunity to comment on its roadmap for a new comprehensive approach to preventing and combating money laundering and terrorism financing. We have set out in the attached letter what we believe are the current challenges and highlighted a number of possible actions that could be taken by the Commission to further prevent and combat money laundering and terrorism financing. These include; the creation of an AML specific supervisor, the proposal of a fully harmonized regulation and the consideration of the potential conflict of existing regulations and laws. Many thanks Andrew Hobbs EY EMEIA Public Policy Leader
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Meeting with Jérome Deslandes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

4 Mar 2020 · Anti money laundering framework in the EU; Role of auditors in terms of Anti money laundering

Meeting with Maria Elena Scoppio (Cabinet of Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni)

4 Feb 2020 · Discussion on enhancing tax certainty and promoting fair tax structures

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

22 Mar 2019 · Implementation of the Plastics Strategy

Meeting with Helena Braun (Cabinet of First Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

22 Mar 2019 · discussion on the implementation of the Plastic Strategy

Meeting with Elina Melngaile (Cabinet of Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

5 Dec 2018 · Audit reform, cyber security, sustainability reporting, digital skills, banking union

Meeting with Wojtek Talko (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

5 Dec 2018 · GDPR

Response to Fair taxation of the digital economy

16 May 2018

We are responding to the European Commission’s March 21, 2018 Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on the common system of a digital services tax on revenues resulting from the provision of certain digital services COM (2018) 148 final (“interim measures” or the “Proposed DST”) and its Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE laying down rules relating to the corporate taxation of a significant digital presence COM (2018) 147 final (“long-term solution” or the “Proposed SDP”). As noted in the attached letter, we believe that the appropriate country of taxation should be determined by international tax agreements. New measures, such as the 3% Digital Services Tax, top up the existing source-residence rules, therefore creating tensions with international agreements on divisions of taxing rights. For businesses who are already operating through taxable entities in the EU territory, the DST is simply a surcharge and will therefore give rise to double taxation, which clearly should not be the intended outcome of the rules. Moreover, we believe that the user platforms that would be subject to the DST are quite commonly used. This reinforces the OECD conclusion that the digital economy cannot be ring fenced. Many businesses that traditionally operated through fixed places, now (also) operate through platforms, including in the travel industry, the retail industry, and the media industry. We therefore believe that the calculations underlying the proposal significantly understate the number of EU companies that will be confronted with the double taxation created by the DST. For small margin activities this charge therewith will be prohibitive for their existence, or will be passed on to the customer. We therefore stress the importance of a thorough look at the impact on business operations and for any new measures to only be taken forward as part of a global dialogue.
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Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

17 Feb 2018 · rule of law support in the Western Balkans

Meeting with Xavier Prats Monné (Director-General Health and Food Safety)

31 Jan 2018 · Discussion Health Care Project

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

21 Dec 2017 · Presentation of conference to be organised on Circular Economy

Meeting with Maarten Verwey (Director-General Structural Reform Support)

31 Oct 2017 · SRSS priorities

Meeting with Manfred Kraff (Director-General Internal Audit Service)

13 Jul 2017 · 2017 IAS Conference and Public Finance Management in the EU

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

29 May 2017 · Energy policy

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

6 Apr 2017 · networking dinner

Meeting with Florika Fink-Hooijer (Director-General Interpretation)

23 Nov 2016 · Meeting on EU Entrepreneurial Winning Women

Meeting with Phil Hogan (Commissioner)

21 Oct 2016 · Agri Affairs.

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

18 Oct 2016 · Digitisation of European industry

Meeting with Lowri Evans (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and Women Political Leaders

15 Sept 2016 · Women's leadership in business and politics

Meeting with Marika Lautso-Mousnier (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

23 Jun 2016 · Enterprise hypergrowth in the global context

Meeting with Maarten Verwey (Director-General Structural Reform Support)

18 Aug 2015 · Meeting with Financial Services Corporate Finance focussing on distressed situations

Meeting with Maarten Verwey (Director-General Structural Reform Support)

10 Jul 2015 · Economic situation

Meeting with Sebastian Kuck (Cabinet of Commissioner Jonathan Hill)

16 Jan 2015 · Implementation of the new Audit framework