Feb 15 2016
Michel Barnier
Former Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, European Commission
Michel Barnier was, until 2014, the European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services and is also a Vice President of the European People’s Party. As European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, he handled many important issues, such as the reform of the financial sector (40 pieces of legislation between 2010 and 2014), the banking union (starting with the Single Supervisory Mechanism) and the digital single market. In early 2015 he was appointed as Special Adviser on European Defence and Security Policy.
“One of the leading figures in European Politics”
Mr. Barnier served as European Commissioner in the Prodi (1999-2004) and Barroso II (2010-2014) Commissions. In 2001 he chaired the Working Group on European Defence as a member of the Praesidium of the Convention on the Future of Europe. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs in the French Government (2004-2005). In 2006 Mr. Barnier, acting as Special Advisor to then Commission President José Manuel Barroso, he presented a report to the European Council proposing the creation of European civil protection force. In the Barroso II Commission, he was one of those leading the ‘Defence’ Task Force and oversaw the European Commission’s Communication on European defence markets.[/expand]
A world-wide respected politician, Michel Barnier brings a wealth of useful information to decision makers from all businesses wishing to expand their operations in Europe. Drawing upon his experiences as European Commissioner, he addresses vital issues particularly on Europe and International Relations.[/expand]
His excellent leadership qualities and outstanding knowledge as one of Europe’s foremost politicians make Michel Barnier a highly sought after commentator at the most prestigious conferences around the world.
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Topics
Europe and its Future
Current Politics
Global Affairs
Europe’s Policy Making
International Relations
Leadership
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