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Vereinigung der österreichischen Industrie - Industriellenvereinigung

IV

The Federation of Austrian Industries represents over 5,000 industrial companies in Austria and advocates for their interests in EU policy.

Lobbying Activity

Austrian Industry urges streamlined digital rules to boost EU competitiveness

8 Oct 2025
Topic — Commission's digital omnibus package to simplify EU digital regulatory framework.
Message — The organization requests harmonization of overlapping digital regulations, extended implementation timelines with at least 24-month delays for AI rules, and application of the once-only principle to reporting obligations. They seek withdrawal of redundant legislation and a stop-the-clock mechanism ensuring obligations apply no earlier than 36 months after necessary standards are available.123
Why — This would free up resources for research and innovation while reducing compliance costs from managing multiple overlapping digital regulations.456
Impact — Consumer and privacy advocates lose stronger immediate protections through delayed AI Act implementation and weakened data sharing obligations.78
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Meeting with Angelika Winzig (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Oct 2025 · Meeting with representative of IV

Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

1 Oct 2025 · Next framework programme for research and innovation

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

1 Oct 2025 · issues relating to Europe's industrial competitiveness regarding the 2040 EU climate target

Meeting with Andrius Kubilius (Commissioner) and

1 Oct 2025 · Core issues relating to Europe's strategy to re-arm Europe including industrial competitiveness.

Meeting with Valentina Schaumburger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

23 Sept 2025 · Topics relevant to Austrian competitiveness

Meeting with Lukas Mandl (Member of the European Parliament) and Wirtschaftskammer Österreich

29 Aug 2025 · Omnibus-Package I

Meeting with Alexandra Hild (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva)

10 Jun 2025 · Next framework programme for research and innovation

Meeting with Peter Wehrheim (Head of Unit Research and Innovation)

22 May 2025 · Exchange of views on Horizon Europe and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy

Meeting with Alexandra Hild (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva)

9 May 2025 · Next framework programme for research and innovation

Meeting with Alexander Winterstein (Cabinet of Commissioner Magnus Brunner)

16 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on the overall economic situation in Austria

Meeting with Angelika Winzig (Member of the European Parliament)

3 Apr 2025 · Meeting with IV

Meeting with Valentina Schaumburger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

18 Mar 2025 · Regulatory burden (including omnibus) and Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with Alexander Winterstein (Cabinet of Commissioner Magnus Brunner)

18 Mar 2025 · Competitiveness and simplification

Meeting with Simone Ritzek-Seidl (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas)

12 Mar 2025 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)

5 Mar 2025 · Simplification

Meeting with Günther Sidl (Member of the European Parliament) and AVL List GmbH and Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

5 Feb 2025 · EU-Forschungsrahmenprogramm (FP 10)

Meeting with Angelika Winzig (Member of the European Parliament) and AVL List GmbH and Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

5 Feb 2025 · Meeting with representatives of the Austrian Institute of Technology, AVL List Gmbh, and the Federation of Austrian Industries

Meeting with Anna Stürgkh (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Dec 2024 · General exchange

Meeting with Magnus Brunner (Commissioner) and

4 Dec 2024 · Exchange of views on competitiveness, simplification, trade and security.

Meeting with Angelika Winzig (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Nov 2024 · Meeting with representatives of the Federation of Austrian Industries

Meeting with Lukas Mandl (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Nov 2024 · EU-Wettbewerbsfähigkeit

Meeting with Anna Stürgkh (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Nov 2024 · Introductory Meeting

Meeting with Elisabeth Grossmann (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Nov 2024 · informal exchange

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

8 Nov 2024 · aktuelle Themenlage auf EU-Ebene (insb Budget/Re-Finanzierungssituation)

Meeting with Sophia Kircher (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2024 · Green Claims Directive

Meeting with Helmut Brandstätter (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2024 · Exchange of Views

Meeting with Elisabeth Dieringer (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Sept 2024 · "Tag der Industrie"

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

16 Sept 2024 · Regular exchange on economic developments.

Meeting with David Mueller (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn), Natasa Athanasiadou (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn) and Lenzing AG

5 Mar 2024 · Explanation of EU State Aid rules for activities in the field of greening/sustainability.

Austrian Industry Demands GDPR Reform to Cut Administrative Burdens

6 Feb 2024
Topic — A review of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation application after six years.
Message — The federation requests a reduction in red tape and a narrower definition of personal data. They also advocate for a group privilege and harmonized international data transfer rules.123
Why — Companies would significantly reduce internal resource expenditure and improve their overall market competitiveness.45
Impact — Privacy advocates and individuals would face restricted access to corporate data and reduced litigation power.67
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Meeting with Angelika Winzig (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Dec 2023 · Business Lunch zu zukünftiger Europäischer Industriepolitik

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

6 Dec 2023 · Speech at the annual reception of the Austrian Industriellenvereinigung (IV)

Meeting with Evelyn Regner (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Dec 2023 · General Exchange of Views

Meeting with Barbara Thaler (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Dec 2023 · Frühstücksrichtlinie

Austrian industry warns pharma reforms threaten European research innovation

7 Nov 2023
Topic — The European Commission is revising laws to ensure affordable medicines and supply security.
Message — The organization opposes shortening data protection periods from eight to six years, as it discourages investment. They request predictable frameworks that protect intellectual property to keep the pharmaceutical sector competitive.12
Why — Retaining longer protections would safeguard the investment stability and revenues of drug manufacturers.3
Impact — Public health systems and patients may face delayed access to affordable medicines.4
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Meeting with Alexander Bernhuber (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Nov 2023 · PPWR

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

16 Oct 2023 · Exchange on long-term EU Budget and financing of research

Meeting with Barbara Thaler (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

29 Jun 2023 · TEN-T

Meeting with Claudia Gamon (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Jun 2023 · Austrian & European industry

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

4 May 2023 · Economic outlook

Meeting with Claudia Gamon (Member of the European Parliament) and Wirtschaftskammer Österreich

29 Mar 2023 · Lieferkettengesetz

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

25 Mar 2023 · Exchange on current EU priorities and economic outlook

Meeting with Martina Krobath (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn)

23 Mar 2023 · Economic outlook

Meeting with Alexander Bernhuber (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Mar 2023 · Development of Euro 7 emission standards for cars, vans, lorries and buses

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

17 Mar 2023 · Economic outlook

Meeting with Theresa Bielowski (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Mar 2023 · Austausch über europäische Industriepolitik

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

1 Mar 2023 · Economic Outlook

Meeting with Florentine Hopmeier (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

28 Oct 2022 · - Exchange of views on energy prices - Exchange of views on EU competitiveness - Preparation of Business Europe dialogue with CEOs

Meeting with David Mueller (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn)

25 Oct 2022 · EU's current economic situation and outlook on investment climate

Meeting with Pierre-Arnaud Proux (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Stina Soewarta (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

19 Oct 2022 · EU Chips Act, SMEI, industrial strategy.

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

19 Oct 2022 · Dinner exchange on current economic developments with representatives of Austrian business sectors.

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

11 Oct 2022 · Current economic situation. European Chips Act.

Austrian Industry Demands Overhaul of Nature Restoration Rules

22 Aug 2022
Topic — EU proposal establishing mandatory targets to restore 80% of damaged habitats.
Message — The organization demands a fundamental revision to avoid severe economic consequences. They argue for exemptions for projects critical to energy security.12
Why — This would prevent new administrative burdens and safeguard energy infrastructure projects.3
Impact — Environmental groups lose as restoration goals are bypassed for industrial projects.4
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Meeting with Jutta Urpilainen (Commissioner) and

12 May 2022 · Global Gateway

Response to Revision of EU rules on Gas

7 Apr 2022

Siehe Stellungnahme als Anhang.
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Response to Revision of EU rules on Gas

7 Apr 2022

Siehe Stellungnahme als Anhang.
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Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

4 Mar 2022 · Courtesy visit. Exchange on current economic developments.

Meeting with Florentine Hopmeier (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

19 Jan 2022 · Update on their position and priorities. Main points: - Sustainable corporate governance: need a workable/proportionate solution for smaller European enterprises - Women in boards: supportive position - Taxonomy: support for the Commission proposal

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

14 Oct 2021 · Preparation Commissioner meeting with Austrian industry

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

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 Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

13 Oct 2021 · Courtesy visit. Exchange on current economic developments.

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

12 Oct 2021 · Fit for 55 Package

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

12 Oct 2021 · The Pillar of Social rights (and an action plan), the minimum wage proposal and the initiative for social dialogue.

Meeting with Barbara Herbolzheimer (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn) and Wiener Börse AG

11 Oct 2021 · European stock markets. Current challenges and European recovery

Meeting with Barbara Herbolzheimer (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn)

5 Jul 2021 · Green Deal. European Recovery.

Meeting with Didier Reynders (Commissioner) and

17 Jun 2021 · Sustainable Corporate Governance

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

12 May 2021 · Current economic situation and recovery (in the EU and AT specific); State of play of the RRF; Exchange of views on upcoming European Initiatives

Response to Revision of the guidelines for trans-European Energy infrastructure

8 Mar 2021

In attachment the contribution of the Federation of Austrian Industries.
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Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

1 Feb 2021 · Post Covid developments

Response to Climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy

18 Dec 2020

The Federation of Austrian Industries (Industriellenvereinigung, IV) is the voluntary and independent organisation, representing the interests of more than 4.500 member companies in the manufacturing sector, credit and insurance sector, infrastructure and industry-oriented services in Austria. On a European level, the Federation of Austrian Industries is a member of BusinessEurope. IV supports measures to respond to environmental challenges. However, it also needs to be emphasised that, amid the COVID-19 outbreak and induced social and economic crisis, a ‘business as usual scenario’ is not possible. It is imperative to include the COVID-19 consequences on business sectors into assessments and to base the consultations’ results on reliable data and reality checks. The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) welcomes the aim of the EU Commission's action plan to mobilise investments to promote sustainable growth. Making additional capital available for ecologically sustainable activities is essential to achieve the European climate goals. As the Taxonomy will greatly impact investment activities in companies and infrastructure, it is of paramount importance that the Taxonomy criteria for all six Taxonomy objectives be defined in a clear, practicable and incentive-compatible way in order to support the financial market and the real economy in their sustainability efforts. We count on the European Commission (EC) to consider businesses’ potential for transition as well as their need for supporting accompanying measures in order to reach climate targets. In its current form, the Draft Delegated Act does not sufficiently promote industrial innovation, therefore IV urges the EC to revise the draft and implement necessary changes.
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Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

3 Dec 2020 · European recovery

Response to Commission Delegated Regulation on taxonomy-alignment of undertakings reporting non-financial information

12 Aug 2020

The Federation of Austrian Industries (Industriellenvereinigung, IV) is a voluntary and independent organisation representing the interests of more than 4.500 member companies in the manufacturing sector, credit and insurance sector, infrastructure and industry-oriented services in Austria. On a European level, the Federation of Austrian Industries is a member of BusinessEurope. The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) welcomes the aim of helping undertakings, financial intermediaries and end-investors to enhance capital flows towards environmentally sustainable projects and activities. Making additional capital available for sustainable activities is essential to achieve the European climate goals. In any case, initiatives that aim at establishing a legislative framework for reporting obligations as well as other initiatives directly affecting companies have to be assessed with caution. An appropriate assessment of impacts foreseen to accompany this initiative is highly welcomed by IV. IV asks the Commission to consider the following points when developing the delegated acts: 1. Consider companies’ priority to respond to COVID-19 impacts 2. Avoid disproportionate burdens 3. Simplification and clarification of obligations 4. Keep flexibility in reporting through market-driven approaches 5. Avoid ‘brown-listing’ of economic activities and facilitate investment flows towards all transition and enabling activities The Federation of Austrian Industries stands ready to provide further input on the Commission’s plans and will continue to provide feedback as these plans develop.
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Response to Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy

29 Jul 2020

The Federation of Austrian Industries (Industriellenvereinigung, IV) is the voluntary and independent organisation, representing the interests of more than 4.500 member companies in the manufacturing sector, credit and insurance sector, infrastructure and industry-oriented services in Austria. On a European level, the Federation of Austrian Industries is a member of BusinessEurope. The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) welcomes the ambition for a strategy towards an inclusive, green and digitalised European mobility. In order to make the European transport sector more resilient and sustainable, it is important to emphasise that the mobility and energy infrastructure as a whole need to be adapted, modernised, and expanded. IV asks the Commission to consider the attached points when developing a new strategy for sustainable and smart mobility.
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Response to Legislative framework for the governance of common European data spaces

29 Jul 2020

The Federation of Austrian Industries (Industriellenvereinigung, IV) is a voluntary and independent organisation representing the interests of more than 4.500 member companies in the manufacturing sector, credit and insurance sector, infrastructure and industry-oriented services in Austria. On a European level, the Federation of Austrian Industries is a member of BusinessEurope. The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) supports the vision for a European data economy that enables the EU to take the lead in a data-driven society. Public, private, personal and non-personal data is a crucial resource for European companies’ competitiveness, innovation power and sustainability ambitions. The measures to be taken as part of the data strategy should encourage and facilitate technological developments in companies. It should be ensured that European investments channelled towards the data economy create substantial added value within Europe. IV asks the Commission to take into account the attached points when considering the establishment of a legislative framework for the governance of common European data spaces. We stand ready to provide further input on the Commission’s plans and will continue to provide feedback as these plans develop.
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Response to Development of Euro 7 emission standards for cars, vans, lorries and buses

2 Jun 2020

The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) welcomes the ambition to transfer to a sustainable economy supported by low-carbon modes of transport and supports regulation that benefits companies due to greater legal certainty and less administrative burden. In order to make the European transport sector more sustainable, it is important to emphasise that the mobility and energy infrastructure as a whole need to be adapted, modernised, and expanded. IV asks the Commission to consider the following points when developing the proposal for a regulation for new European emission standards: 1. Focus on implementing the 2030 targets 2. Avoid administrative and economic burdens 3. Support technology neutrality and multimodality 4. Promote clean energy infrastructure 5. Increased investment needs and ideal investment conditions 6. Avoid carbon and investment leakage Please find a more detailed explanation and further elaborations to the points raised above in the attached document!
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Response to Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation

29 Apr 2020

As the voluntary and independent representation of the Austrian industry and its related sectors, the Federation of Austrian Industries (Industriellenvereinigung – IV) promotes an attractive business location boasting competitive framework conditions so companies and employees can work successfully in Austria and Europe. A federal organisation, nine regional groups and the Brussels office represent the issues of its currently more than 4,400 members in the manufacturing sector, banking and insurance as well as infrastructure and industry-oriented services in Austria and Europe. Information security and data protection must be guaranteed in the European market and respective European regulation should always ensure international competitiveness. The GDPR should therefore create a strong basis with the utmost legal certainty. The IV welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the report on the evaluation and review of the General Data Protection Regulation. Please find the feedback in the attached file.
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Response to Climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy

19 Apr 2020

The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) welcomes the EU Taxonomy and the aim of the EU Commission's action plan to mobilise investments to promote sustainable growth. Making additional capital available for ecologically sustainable activities is essential to achieve the European climate goals. In any case it has to be avoided to hinder the recovery of the full variety of European economy after the COVID-19 crisis by this instrument. However, defining technical screening criteria for economic activities has wide-reaching implications for the whole industry. Thus, technical screening criteria have to be well-considered and determined with caution. IV asks the Commission to consider the following points when developing the delegated acts on climate change mitigation and adaptation: 1. Considering companies’ priority to respond to COVID-19 impacts 2. Avoid ‘brown-listing’ of economic activities 3. Facilitate investment flows towards transition and enabling activities 4. Promote industry representation on the Sustainable Finance Platform 5. Avoid burdening disclosure obligations 6. Ensure predictability and investment security 7. Create a level playing field Please find a more detailed explanation and further elaborations to the points raised above in the attached document!
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Response to 2030 Climate Target Plan

10 Apr 2020

Please find IV's full position paper with a more detailed explanation on the following points in the attached document. Amid the Covid19 outbreak and crisis, a "business as usual scenario" is not possible. Consultations and initiatives foreseen in the Commission’s Work Programme that are not essential to fighting the current crisis should be temporarily postponed. This deferral should not change the proposed measures’ content, however, it will allow policy-makers to include the Covid19 consequences into their assessment allowing them to base the consultations’ results on reliable data. This suggestion covers a number of new initiatives, which are highly important for Europe’s future, but that are not necessary now to deal with the Covid19 crisis. One example is the Commission’s plan to conduct an impact assessment on the 2030 targets. If the Commission proceeds with this plan regardless, it would fall short in taking the unfortunately likely severe Covid19-consequences on Europe’s economy and society into consideration. The assessment’s results would not be based on reliable data and therefore, could not serve as a dependable basis for further (regulatory) actions. IV therefore urges the Commission to prioritise vital projects and initiatives to fight Covid19 instead of continuing with a “business as usual scenario”. The European Union only recently adopted legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% until 2030 compared to 1990 levels. This is the most ambitious target among the world’s major economies while the EU only accounts for 10% of global emissions. In 2018, the European Commission proposed that the EU should become climate-neutral by 2050, which was endorsed by the European Parliament, but is still pending approval by the European Council. The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) stands behind the EU’s target to reduce greenhouse gas emission by 40% until 2030. The recently established framework with targets on renewable energy, energy efficiency as well as other sectoral policies would even reduce emissions by around 45% until 2030. IV asks the Commission to consider the following points for effective climate action until 2030 and beyond: 1. Focus on implementing the 2030 targets. 2. Avoid carbon and investment leakage. 3. Provide predictability and investment security. 4. The EU emissions trading system (ETS) is an effective and ambitious tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the European manufacturing and energy sectors by controlling the number of issued emission certificates. The current system works well. 5. Work towards a global level-playing field. 6. Ensure security of supply and affordable energy at competitive prices. 7. Meet Increased investment needs and establish ideal investment conditions. 8. A strong economic pillar is a prerequisite: The need for a strong future-oriented and ambitious industrial strategy. Please find IV's full position paper with a more detailed explanation on the above-mentioned points in the attached document. The Federation of Austrian Industries stands ready to provide further input on the Commission’s plans and will continue to provide feedback as these plans develop.
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Response to Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

31 Mar 2020

The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) acknowledges the political relevance of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as well as the European Commission’s intention to prevent that less-ambitious international partners undermine the EU’s climate ambition. Given the fact that the EU only accounts for 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, it is essential for the EU to complement its already ambitious climate targets with measures that create a global level-playing field for its companies, especially when they are interacting with Europe’s main trading partners. Designing a CBA mechanism will be politically challenging. The process needs to be systematic, well-thought through, and possible consequences need to be assessed, analysed and if deemed negative, mitigated thoroughly. It is pivotal to incorporate the following guiding principles into a possible CBA mechanism’s design: 1. A possible CBA mechanism must not substitute current carbon leakage measures! Such an approach is highly problematic and could jeopardise the tool’s legality as well as its effectiveness. 2. A possible CBA mechanism must be in accordance with World Trade Organisation rules and other international obligations of the EU (e.g. United Nations). 3. The EU’s supply with critical raw materials and semi-finished products must be guaranteed. Questions raised in the EC’s Inception Impact Assessment: Q1 EC Inception Impact Assessment: Type of policy instrument: A potential CBA mechanism should be built on an extended import-ETS model. Q2 EC Inception Impact Assessment: Methodological approach: A CBA mechanism should be based on EU ETS benchmark values for industrial processes, unless the importer certifies lower carbon content or higher CO2-related costs at origin. Q3 EC Inception Impact Assessment: Sectoral scope: A potential CBA mechanism should only be started with selected (sub-)sectors to address uncertainty and explore possible legal challenges or retaliatory measures. Please find a more detailed explanation and further elaborations to the points raised above in the attached document!
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Meeting with Ylva Johansson (Commissioner) and

2 Mar 2020 · Consultations on the New Pact on Migrations

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner) and Raiffeisen Bank International AG and

23 Apr 2019 · Future of Europe

Response to Revision of the ETS State aid Guidelines

16 Jan 2019

Please find the Federation of Austrian Industries' contribution attached. Kind regards
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Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Vice-President) and

6 Sept 2018 · Exchange of views on the Economic and Monetary Union

Response to EU implementation of the Aarhus Convention in the area of access to justice in environmental matters

5 Jun 2018

A recent study by the Institute of Industrial Science on the consequences of Aarhus judgements by the European Court of Justice shows that 86 % of the companies surveyed expect significant legal uncertainty. Equally it should be contestable to carryover proceedings, as this could lead to a huge lack of investment. Therefore, the Federation of Austrian Industry warns against a supererogatory transposition, as such would be in contradiction to the principle of proportionality and Art. 173 TFEU. The EU should not disproportionately transpose (gold plate) guidelines specified by the Aarhus Convention. The existing consultation should cover the scope of the Aarhus Convention, which covers environmental law, such as in Article 9 (3) of the Aarhus Convention. The Federation rejects the findings of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee (ACCC) that any administrative act relating solely to the environment should be contestable. In addition, the EU Commission should be wary to generally harmonise implementation of the Aarhus Convention’s third pillar in all Member States. With regard to the distinction between Article 9 (2) and Article 9 (3) of the Aarhus Convention, a deliberate assessment of a significant environmental threshold is given, if there is no balance between environmental measures. Even in low-environmental matters, the Convention is already used as a justification to initiate legal proceedings. The Commission should therefore prevent supererogatory transposition at both EU and national level.
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Meeting with Martin Selmayr (Secretary-General Secretariat-General)

19 Apr 2018 · Speech: Commission expectations of the Austrian Presidency

Meeting with Clara Martinez Alberola (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker)

19 Apr 2018 · Attending the speech of Mr Selmayr "Commission expectations of the Austrian Presidency"

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

28 Feb 2018 · Europe's competitiveness/focus on Austria

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Vice-President Günther Oettinger)

28 Feb 2018 · MFF

Meeting with Florentine Hopmeier (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

19 Sept 2017 · Introductory meeting and policy priorities of the Federation of Austrian Industries

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

30 May 2017 · Reflection paper

Meeting with Cecilia Malmström (Commissioner) and Wirtschaftskammer Österreich

28 Sept 2016 · Trade policy; TTIP; CETA (panel)

Meeting with Jean-Luc Demarty (Director-General Trade)

18 Jul 2016 · Trade policy measures

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström), Miguel Ceballos Baron (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström) and P8 Marketing

18 Jul 2016 · Export opportunities for EU-based industries / raw materials.

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

18 Jul 2016 · EU Energy and Climate policy

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

23 Oct 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Eric Mamer (Digital Economy)

13 Oct 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

13 Oct 2015 · Investment initiative

Meeting with Emma Udwin (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

6 Jul 2015 · ETS review

Meeting with Colin Scicluna (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

21 Apr 2015 · TTIP, situation in Southern Neighbourhood, ENP review

Meeting with Kyriacos Charalambous (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

14 Apr 2015 · Development of Western Balkans

Meeting with Elisabeth Werner (Cabinet of Vice-President Kristalina Georgieva)

9 Mar 2015 · Meeting with Mr Haas, Federation of Austrian Industries, Brussels Office

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

21 Jan 2015 · TTIP

Meeting with Maria Cristina Lobillo Borrero (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete), Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

21 Jan 2015 · The post 2020 energy & climate framework and its interlinkage with the objective to re-industrializing Europe

Meeting with Heinz Zourek (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

21 Jan 2015 · Tax competition and FTT

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

21 Jan 2015 · EU competitiveness agenda

Meeting with Maria Cristina Lobillo Borrero (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete), Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

21 Dec 2014 · Post 2020 energy & climate framework and its interlinkage with the objective to re-industrializing Europe

Meeting with Michael Karnitschnig (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

11 Dec 2014 · Economic situation in the EU