Next Events 2025

Brussels Breakfast Debate

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at 08.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss: "Circular by Design-Competitive by Demand: Aluminium’s Closed-Loop Potential"

Welcome and Introduction:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Iuliu WINKLER MEP, EPP/Romania, Vice-Chair of the Committee on International Trade and Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Mathias BACH KIRKEGAARD, Environment Attaché, Permanent Representation of Denmark to the EU
John O’MAOILEOIN, Group Global Sustainability Director at CANPACK Group

More speakers to be confirmed.

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Recent Events 2025

9th S T R A S B O U R G L U N C H D E B A T E

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at 13.00 hrs Restaurant des Députés Louise Weiss / Salon Privé, Building Louise Weiss / European Parliament Strasbourg

"The New Pact for the Mediterranean: Exploring its Energy Dimension"

Welcome and Chair

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers

Florian ERMACORA, Head of Unit, DG MENA, European Commission

Dimitri TSIODRAS MEP, EPP/Greece, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Tsvetelina PENKOVA MEP, S&D/Bulgaria, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

François-Régis MOUTON DE LOSTALOT, Managing Director, IOGP Europe

Ahlem FRIGA-NOY, Deputy Director Public Affairs, Europe, TotalEnergies

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Brussels Dinner Debate

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 18.30 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

“Secure AI: De-risking AI from Cyber-Threats for Accelerated Industry Adoption“

Chair and Welcome:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Presentation:

Dr KPS SANDHU, Global Head of Strategic Initiatives and Head of 'Cyber for AI' Practice, TCS Cybersecurity

Speakers:

Ivar IJABS MEP, Renew Group Europe/Latvia, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Christine KIRKETERP DE VIRON, Acting-Director, DIR H — Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity, DG CNECT, European Commission

Leszek TASIEMSKI - Vice President, WithSecure

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Working Group on Space, Security & Defence

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés

„Cutting-edge technologies and innovation in the fight against FIMIs: Challenges and private actors“

Welcome:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Chair:

Nathalie LOISEAU MEP, Renew Europe Group/France, Member of the Committee on Security and Defence

Speakers:

Nathalie LOISEAU MEP, Renew Europe Group/France, Member of the Committee on Security and Defence, Chair of on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS)

Jean-Mathieu TILQUIN, Sahar Company

Stefan EMBACHER, Chairman, Rocfortis Company

Filip GRZEGORZEWSKI, Head of the EEAS Information Integrity and FIMI Division (ECO.GLOBAL.STRAT.4)

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8^th STRASBOURG LUNCH

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 13.00 hrs

„Improving Fire Safety in EU Homes – the Benefits of Brominated Flame Retardants“

The well-being and safety of its citizens is a priority of the European Union, yet fires cause over 5,000 deaths each year, and almost 10 times as many injuries.

With the creation of the Special EP Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union there is a possibility to better protect citizens in their homes. After all, there is no responsible housing policy without talking fire safety into account.

BSEF would like to take this opportunity to investigate improving fire safety in the EU and discuss the role of Flame Retardants in Making Every European Home Fire Safe, including insulation foams.

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER, MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Presentation

Krzysztof BISKUP, Chair of the European Fire Safety Alliance (EuroFSA)

Speakers

Michael HACK, Secretary General, The International Bromine Council (BSEF)

Sean KELLY MEP, EPP/Ireland, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Inese VAIDERE MEP, EPP/Latvia, Member of Committee on International Trade, and on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Melis ARIN, ICL - Circular economy for PS foams including brominated flame retardants

More Speakers to be confirmed.

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7th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE

Wednesday, 09 July 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„The Critical Medicines Act and its implications for health and geopolitics at the European level and beyond“

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Tomislav SOKOL MEP, EPP/Croatia, Member of the Committee on Public Health

Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Member of the Committee on Public Health

Vlad VASILE-VOICULESCU MEP, Renew Group Europe/Romania, Member of the Committee on Public Health

Steffen LANG, President Operations Novartis

Working Group on Space, Security & Defence

Tuesday, 01 July 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„Europe’s Space Momentum: Turning ambition into action!“

Welcome and Chair:

Christophe GRUDLER MEP, Member of the Kangaroo Group

Presentation:

Romain LUCKEN, CEO of ALDORIA

Statement:

Ekaterini KAVVADA, Director, DG DEFIS

(More speakers to be confirmed)

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Brussels Breakfast Debate

Tuesday, 01 July 2025 at 08.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés

"The European Drone Market at the Crossroad"

Welcome and chair :

Christoph Raab, Member of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Jens GIESECKE MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism

Wouter BEKE MEP, EPP/Belgium, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Paulo DO NASCIMENTO CABRAL MEP, EPP/Portugal, Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Areas

Christine BERG, Head of unit « aviation safety », DG MOVE, European Commission

Andres VAN SWALM, President (nominated), Alliance for New Mobility Europe (AME)

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Working Group Financial Service

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„EU Sustainability Omnibus Simplification Package – does it strike the right balance?“

Welcome:

Michael GAHLER, President of the Kangaroo Group

Chair:

Markus FERBER MEP, Chair of the Working Group on Financial Services, Kangaroo Group

Moderator:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Secretary, Financial Services Working Party, The Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Monetary Affairs

Didier MILLEROT, Head of Unit, DG FISMA, European Commission

Jonathan LOEWENS, Head of CSRD Implementation & Financial Reporting, Allianz SE

Sébastien SOLEILLE, Climate director, French Banking Federation

Jiří ZAPLETAL, Representative of the Executive Board to the EU / Director European Affairs (DSGV)

This event has been cancelled. We will inform you as soon as a new date is fixed. We apologise for any inconvenience.

~~Working Group on Space, Security & Defence~~

~~Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.~~

~~„The European White Book–Challenges and Prospects“~~

~~Welcome and Chair:~~

~~Michael GAHLER, President of the Kangaroo Group~~

~~Keynote Speech:~~

~~Andrius KUBILIUS, Commissioner for Defence and Space~~

6th Strasbourg lunch debate

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"The Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act: a potential booster for the European competitiveness"

Welcome and Chair

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Presentation

Gabrielle GAUTHEY, CEO High Representative by the EU institutions, Senior Vice-President European Affairs TotalEnergies

Speakers

Matej TONIN MEP, EPP/Slovenia, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Vytenis Povilas ANDRIUKAITIS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

More Speakers to be confirmed

Working Group Health

Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„How Tech Solutions can Support the Mental Health of Farmers and Veterinarians?“

Speakers:

Maria WALSH MEP, EPP/Ireland, Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Patricia REILLY, Member of Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen
Nancy DE BRIYNE, Executive Director, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE)

Other speakers to be confirmed.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at this interesting debate.

Working Group Financial Services

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„The EU Savings and Investment Strategy – How can it boost citizens investments?“

Chair:

Markus FERBER MEP, Chair of the Working Group on Financial Services, Kangaroo Group

Moderator:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Secretary, Financial Services Working Party, The Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters and Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Andrea LIESENFELD, deputy head, retail financial services unit, DG FISMA, European Commission

Andrea BELTRAMELLO, Head of Unit, DG FISMA, Dir B - Capital markets Union, European Commission

Miquel MAGEM, Global Head of Distribution, Allianz

Etienne BAREL, Deputy CEO, French Banking Federation (FBF)

Other speakers to be confirmed.

5th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE IN 2025

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„Payment Trends: Insights into how Europeans pay and get paid in 2025“

Welcome and Chair

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters and Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Regina DOHERTY MEP, EPP/Ireland, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Michael HOFFMANN, Member of the Board of Payments Europe and CEO of Card Payments Sweden

More Speakers to be confirmed

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Dinner Debate

Tuesday, 08 April 2025 at 18.30 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„Rescuing the Climate“

Greening all deserts with a new way of desalinating seawater - KATAN a new CO2-neutral fuel cheaper than normal fuel - Splitting of CO2 after combustion - WeatherTec delivers as much rain as necessary by electricity – these are the points we are going to hear about and discuss.

Chair and Welcome:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Introduction:

Angelika NIEBLER MEP

Keynote Speech:

Esther DE LANGE, Head of Cabinet – Cabinet of Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food

Presentation:

Eduard KASTNER, CEO Dipl. oec., Kastner AG

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Working Group on Space, Security and Defence

Tuesday, 08 April 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés

"The ongoing support to Ukraine: enabling industrial cooperation between the Ukrainian and European defence industry"

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Nicolás PASCUAL DE LA PARTE MEP, EPP/Spain, Member of the Committee on Security and Defence and the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Dr. Gustav WINROTH, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Defis, European Commission

Jonas CEDERLOF, Policy Officer, DG Defis, European Commission

Rainer WOERNER, Senior Vice President - Integrated Programs, KNDS

Other speakers to be confirmed.

This event is a paying event, the contribution is :
20€ for MEPs, EU-officials, Kangaroo Group Members and 90€ for Non-Members – to be paid in cash or by QR code at the reception desk in front of the venue –

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4th STRASBOURG LUNCH

Wednesday, 02 April 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Competitiveness and Circular Economy: Resilience of the metal supply chain"

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Giorgio GORI MEP, S&D/Italy, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Radan KANEV MEP, EPP/Bulgaria, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

Paulina DEJMEK-HACK, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Jessica Roswall

Paulo SOUSA, President, Metal Packaging Europe

More Speakers to be confirmed

Brussels Debate

Wednesday, 26 March 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„Policy Needs for Re-establishing Europe’s Leadership through a Strong manufacturing & Advanced Material Basis?“

Join Cabot Corporation CEO, Sean Keohane, and the Kangaroo Group for a lunch discussion on the essential role of Europe’s chemicals and advanced materials sectors in achieving the EU’s climate neutrality and competitiveness goals. Building on the Clean Industrial Deal, we will discuss the challenges facing the manufacturing sector of chemicals and what is needed from policy on how to achieve a strong ecosystem to re-establish industrial competitiveness and global leadership.

Keynote Speech:

Sean KEOHANE, CEO of CABOT Corporation

Statements;

Kerstin JORNA, Director-General, DG GROW, European Commission

Vytenis Povilas ANDRIUKAITIS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Subcommittee on Public Health

Jeannette BALJEU MEP, Renew Europe Group/Netherlands, Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

3^rd Strasbourg lunch

Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„Commission’s first 100 days: where do Political Groups’ Health priorities stand?“

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Keynote Speaker:

Tomislav SOKOL MEP, EPP/Croatia, Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Speaker:

Vytenis Povilas ANDRIUKAITIS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Subcommittee on Public Health

This event is a paying event, the contribution is :
20€ for MEPs, EU-officials, Kangaroo Group Members and 90€ for Non-Members – to be paid in cash at the reception desk in front of the venue –

Working Group Financial Services

Wednesday, 19 February 2025 at 13.00 hrs

in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés

„Digital Euro, a complement to cash but will it facilitate EU businesses?“

Chair:

Markus FERBER MEP, Chair of the Working Group on Financial Services, Kangaroo Group

Moderator:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Secretary, Financial Services Working Party, The Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Markus FERBER MEP, Chair of the Working Group on Financial Services, Kangaroo Group

Fernando NAVARRETE ROJAS MEP, EPP/Spain, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Mattias LEVIN, DG FISMA, Dir B - 4. Digital Finance, European CommissionEric TAK, Head of Division in the digital euro project team, European Central Bank (ECB)

François LEFEBVRE, Directeur général adjoint, Fédération bancaire française, Paris

Atze FAAS, Payments Adviser, EuroCommerce, Brussels

2nd STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE IN 2025

Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss:

„2025 challenges for OLAF – EU Budget, Taxpayers money, illicit trade and more …“

Welcome and Chair

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Ville ITÄLÄ, Director-General, OLAF-European Anti-Fraud Office

Statement:

Niclas HERBST MEP, EPP/Germany, Chair of the Committee on Budgetary Control

Working Group on Space, Security and Defence

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 at 13.00 hrs

in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Opening up the access to Finance – Challenges and opportunities for the EU Defence Industry"

Welcome and Chair:

Nathalie LOISEAU, MEP, Member of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Riho TERRAS MEP, EPP/Estonia, Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence and Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Martins STAKIS MEP, Group of the Greens-European Free Alliance/Lithuania, Substitute Member of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence and Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Benjamin QUATRE, Director in charge of European, International Public Affairs and Export Finance, French Banking Federation (FBF)
Faysal RAHMAN, Vice-President, Global Coordinator for Defence Industry, Deutsche Bank
Premysl RUBES, Founder and Managing Partner, Presto Tech Horizons

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Working Group on Health

Lunch Debate, Tuesday, 28 January 2025 from 13:00 until 14:30 hrs

European Parliament, Altiero-Spinelli-Building – Salon, Members Restaurant

“Preventive Health as strategic investment for Europe”

Welcome and Introduction:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Romana JERKOVIC MEP, S&D/Croatia, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

Vytenis Povilas ANDRIUKAITIS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Subcommittee on Public Health

Santiago CALVO RAMOS, Policy Advisor, DG ECFIN

Simone BOSELLI, Policy Officer Health Reforms, DG REFORM

Elisa MILANI, The European House of Ambrosetti (TEHA)

Dennis OSTWALD, CEO, WifOR Institute

Walter RICCIARDI, Professor of Hygiene and Director of the School of Hygiene and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy), Chair of the Mission Board for Cancer and Chair of the Mission Board on Vaccination in Europe

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1^st Strasbourg lunch debate

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Achieving a balanced food system that is not only sustainable and healthy but also affordable"

Welcome and Chair

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Vytenis Povilas ANDRIUKAITIS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Subcommittee on Public Health
Alessandro TSCHIRKOV, Senior Director, EMEA, global public affairs, Herbalife
Dr. Vincent DELHOMME, Assistant Professor of EU Law at Leiden Law School and Visiting Professor at UCLouvain and the College of Europe.

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Recent Events 2024

11^th Strasbourg lunch debate

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss: Kangaroo Group Christmas Lunch - with a Review of the Year for the EU and the Kangaroo Group -

Welcome and Chair

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Other speakers to be confirmed.

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Working Group on Space, Security and Defence

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss:

"The European Defence Industry Program : Challenges of the European defence Industry and the Member States in a new era of geopolitical uncertainties"

Speakers:

Tobias CREMER MEP, S&D/Germany, Member of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence
Jérôme BONINI, Technical Director Safran Aircraft Engines (military)

Other speakers to be confirmed.

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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This event has been cancelled. We will inform you as soon as a new date is fixed. We apologise for any inconvenience.

~~Brussels Debate~~

~~Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.~~

We will discuss: "Driving Change: The Future of the Automotive Industry and Circular Economy in the EU"

~~Speakers:~~

~~Elena DONAZZAN MEP, ECR/Italy, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy~~

~~Benjamin ROSENBLUM - VP, Global Strategy and Business Transformation, Bridgestone~~

~~Other speakers to be confirmed.~~

Lunch debate

Working Group Financial Services taking place on Wednesday, 04 December 2024 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

The Financial Date Access (FiDA) Regulation – removing the barriers to the Financial Data Economy

Chair:

Markus FERBER MEP, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters

Speaker:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters

Regina DOHERTY MEP, EPP/Ireland, Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters

Ondrej KOVARIK MEP, Patriot for Europe Group/Czechia, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters

Raphaël LEMAHIEU, Policy Officer, Digital Finance Unit, DG FISMA, European Commission

Jérome RAGUÉNÈS, Directeur, Département numérique, systèmes et moyens de paiement, Fédération Bancaire Française

Pietro BIASSONI, Chief Data Officer, Allianz Italy

Moderation:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group.

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Breakfast Debate of the Brussels Debate

Wednesday, 04 December 2024 at 08.00 hrs in the European Parliament Brussels, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Complete the Circular Economy: Think Resources, not Waste"

Welcome and Introduction:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speaker:

Radan KANEV MEP, EPP/Bulgaria, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Joaquim NUNES DE ALMEIDA, Director, DG Grow, European Commission
Paolo SOUSA, President of Metal Packaging Europe, CEO Colep Packaging

This event is a paying event, the contribution is :
20€ for MEPs, EU-officials, Kangaroo Group Members and 50€ for Non-Members – to be paid in cash at the reception desk in front of the venue –

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Lunch debate of the Working Group on Health

Working Group on Health taking place on Tuesday, 03 December 2024 at 13.00 hrs

"Boosting EU Competitiveness: Empowering innovative small and mid-sized companies in the pharmaceutical sector"

Welcome and Introduction:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speaker:

Kristian VIGENIN MEP, S&D/Bulgaria, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Alexander NATZ, Secretary General, EUCOPE

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Strasbourg lunch debate

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Can the EU achieve its Green Deal targets while maintaining global competitiveness ?"

Speaker:

Eric DEHOUCK, Managing Director Eastman Circular Solutions France

Other speakers to be confirmed.

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group will kindly chair the debate.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.

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Breakfast debate of the Working Group on Space, Security and Defence

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 08.00 hrs

in the European Parliament, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss:

"Advancing Military Mobility: Is it high time for a Military Schengen ?"

Chair:

Nathalie LOISEAU MEP, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Speaker:

Francois ARBAULT, Director, DG Defis, European Commission
Etienne GALAN, CEO, Roxel

Other speakers to be confirmed later.

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group will kindly welcome the debate.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at this opening reception.

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Kind regards,

Michael Gahler Josepha von Metternich
President Director/Secretary General

9th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE IN 2024

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss:

"Bridging Industrial & Climate Objectives: Proposals for a successful Clean Industrial Deal"

Speaker:

François-Régis MOUTON DE LOSTALOT-LASSALLE, IOGP Europe

Other speakers to be confirmed.

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group will kindly chair the debate.

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8th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE IN 2024

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 at 13:00 hrs in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Green Deal, Industry Deal – where is the EU Agri Deal ?"

Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Herbert Dorfmann MEP

Julie Vermooten, Executive Director of Europe Public Policy and Government Relations, MSD Animal Health will talk on the topic.

More speakers to be announced later.

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We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.

Working Group Financial Services

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 at 13.00 hrs in the European Parliament, Restaurant, Salon des Membres.

"A Year in Review and Priorities Going Forward

Keynote Speaker:

John BERRIGAN, Director General, European Commission, Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA)

Statements

Jonás FERNÁNDEZ ÀLVAREZ MEP, S&D/Spain, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters
Karolin SCHRIEVER, Executive Member of the Board, Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband (DSGV)
Benjamin QUATRE, Directeur du département Relations institutionnelles Europe et international financements export Affaires Bancaires et Financières, Europe et International, French Banking Federation

The moderation of the meeting will be done by David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group.

This event is a paying event, the contribution is :
20€ for MEPs, EU-officials, Kangaroo Group Members and 90€ for Non-Members

– to be paid in cash at the reception desk in front of the venue –

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7th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE IN 2024

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 at 13:00 hrs

The well-being and safety of its citizens is a priority of the European Union. Safety is multifaceted. Fire safety is for many a fundamental part of product safety.

BSEF would like to take this opportunity to present their latest Comparative Burn test video and results, and discuss the role of Flame Retardants & chemical regulations in today’s society.

The title of this debate is: "Keeping the EU Fire Safe: The importance of Brominated Flame Retardants"

Presentation:

Eric GUILLAUME, Fire Lab - Efectis

Statements:

Michael HACK, Secretary General, The International Bromine Council (BSEF)
Seán Kelly, Member of the European Parliament *
Krzysztof BISKUP, European Fire Safety Alliance (EuroFSA)
Joel Tenney, Director of Global Advocacy, ICL & Chairman of the board

*Further possible MEPs to be confirmed in the coming days

The meeting will be kindly welcomed and chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.

6th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE IN 2024

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at 13:00 hrs

The Kangaroo Group is pleased to invite you to the next Strasbourg Lunch debate taking place on in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

The title of this debate is:

"Rising challenges in the geopolitical context - how can we ensure the industry's competitiveness in the next five years ?"

Speakers:

Thierry BRETON, Commissionner for the Single Market
Patrick HORBER, President International, Novartis

The meeting will be kindly welcomed and chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

A Welcome Drink will be organised before the debate at 12.30 hrs in front of the Salon.

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We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate

Wednesday, 10 July 2024 at 18:30 hrs

European Parliament Brussels

ASP 00 G – Le Grand Café Spinelli

For kangaroo group members only

The Kangaroo Group invites you to its

After elections reception

Don't miss the opportunity to meet MEPs

Michael Gahler MEP / President of the Kangaroo Group Director

Josepha von Metternich / Secretary General of the Kangaroo Gr

5th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE IN 2024

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at 13:00 hrs

We cordially invite you to the Kangaroo Groups Lunch Debate to meet for the last time in this legislative period to recollect what happened during the last five years, what challenges we had to face and how we overcame them. But more importantly we want to talk about the next five years

"Review and Preview: The Kangaroo Years 2019 to 2024"

The meeting will be kindly welcomed and chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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Working Group on Space, Security and Defence

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 at 13.00 hrs

“European Defence Industrial Strategy: A game changer for the European Defence Industrial base ?"

Speakers:

Nathalie LOISEAU MEP, Renew Europe Group/France, Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Zdzislaw KRASNODEBSKI MEP, ECR/Poland, Member of the Bureau ECR, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Francois ARBAULT, Director, DG Defis, European Commission

Cédric GOUBET, CEO, Safran Helicopter Engines

The debate will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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4th S T R A S B O U R G L U N C H D E B A T E

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 at 13:00 hrs

"Challenges of Industry Policy after the European Elections"

Keynote speech:

Cristian-Silviu BUSOI MEP, EPP/Romania, Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Statement:

Christophe GRUDLER MEP, Renew Europe Group/France, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Q&A-Session/Discussion

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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3^rdStrasbourg Lunch

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 at 13:00 hrs

in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Futureproofing for Quantum Cybersecurity Threats"

Introduction:

Ganesh SUBRAMANYA, Global Head, Data Security and OT & IoT Security Practice, TCS

Visa VALLIVAARA, Professor and Senior Scientist, Applied Cryptography, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland– the Finnish University of Oulu

Ben PACKMAN, Senior Vice President at PQShield, Leading Experts in Post-Quantum Cryptography for Software and Hardware

Statements:

Bart GROOTHUIS MEP, Renew Europe Group/Netherlands, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, Rapporteur NIS II Directive and Shadow Rapporteur Cyber Solidarity Act

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

More speakers to be confirmed.

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Working Group on Space, Security and Defence

Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 08.00 hrs in the European Parliament, Restaurant/Salon Privé.

“The challenges of European Defence for the near and mid-term future”

A Conversation with the Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency

Keynote Speech:

Jiří ŠEDIVÝ, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA)

Juozas OLEKAS MEP, Vice-President of the Kangaroo Group will chair the debate.

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Working Group Financial Services taking place on Wednesday 14 February 2024 at 13.00 hrs.

We will discuss:

Bank Supervisory priorities – a view from the ECB

Keynote Speakers:

Edouard FERNANDEZ-BOLLO, Supervisory Board Member, European Central Bank (ECB)
Esther WEHMEIER, Head of European Supervisory Policy Section, Supervisory Policy Division, Directorate General Horizontal Line Supervision, European Central Bank (ECB)

Statements:

Marco ZANNI MEP, ID/Italy, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Almoro RUBIN DE CERVIN, Head of Unit, DG Fisma-Banking regulation ans supervision, European Commission
Etienne BAREL, Deputy CEO, French Banking Federation (FBF)
Daniel QUINTEN, Member of the Board, Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken (BVR)

Welcome:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Moderated by:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group

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Working Group on SPACE, SECURITY & DEFENCE

Tuesday, 13 February 2024 from 13:00 until 14:30 hrs

“The interconnected relationship between climate change and the defence sector”

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Introduction:

Doug WEIR, Director, Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)

Statements:

Thomas WAITZ MEP, Group of the Greens-European Free Alliance/Austria, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Jordan KOOP, Policy Officer, Climate Change and Energy Security/Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber Division, NATO

Conclusions:

Emmanuel JACOB, President, Euromil

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(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

2^nd Strasbourg Lunch

Wednesday, 07 February 2024 at 13:00 hrs

"How to keep the European Industry Competitiveness in its transition to net zero technologies ?"

Speakers:

Hildegard BENTELE MEP, Member of the on Industry, Research and Energy
Gabielle GAUTHEY, CEO High Representative by the EU Institutions, SVP European Affairs TotalEnergies SE

Other speakers to be confirmed.

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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1st S T R A S B O U R G L U N C H D E B A T E 2 0 2 4

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 at 13.00 hrs

Restaurant des Députés Louise Weiss / Salon Privé

Building Louise Weiss / European Parliament Strasbourg

We discuss:

"Unlocking the Value of Platform Technologies for

Public Health in Europe

Future proofing the EU regulatory framework"

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Introduction:

Dr. Maren VON FRITSCHEN, Head Regulatory Policy EU, Moderna

Dr. Constanze BLUME, Senior Vice President Global Regulatory Affairs, BioNTech

Statements:

Pernille WEISS MEP, EPP/Denmark, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Peter LIESE MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Tomislav SOKOL MEP, EPP/Croatia, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

István UJHELYI MEP, S&D/Hungary, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyQ&A-Session/Discussion

Events 2023

12^th Strasbourg Lunch

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 13:00 hrs

in the European Parliament Strasbourg, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss:

"Industrial Decarbonization: The Waste Heat Recovery Opportunity"

Introduction:

Rossen IVANOV, Managing Director EMEA, Armstrong International

Other speakers to be confirmed.

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The Kangaroo Group

invites you to the annual

“CHRISTMAS RECEPTION”

Dear Madam, dear Sir,

The Kangaroo Group is pleased to invite you to its Christmas reception, to be held on

Wednesday 06 December 2023 at 19.15 hrs

in the European Parliament/Salon Privé in Brussels.

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Michael Gahler MEP Josepha von Metternich

President Director/Secretary General

Due to unexpected reasons, we have to CANCEL our Working Group on Space, Security and Defence taking place on Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 13.00 hrs

We will inform you soon about the new date of the this Debate. We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope to see you at a future lunch debate of the Kangaroo Group.

~~Working Group on Space, Security and Defence~~

~~Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 13.00 hrs~~

~~We will discuss:~~

~~"The interconnected relationship between climate change and the defence sector"~~

~~Introduction:~~

~~Doug WEIR, Research and Policy Director, Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)~~

~~Statements:~~

Sven MIKSER MEP, S&D/Estonia, Rapporteur on the Annual CSDP report, Vice-Chair of the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Member of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence
~~Thomas WAITZ MEP, Group of the Greens-European Free Alliance/Austria, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs~~
~~Constantinos HADJISAVVAS, Project Officer, European Defence Agency~~

~~Conclusions:~~

~~Emmanuel JACOB, President, Euromil~~

~~Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group will welcome the meeting.~~

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Working Group Financial Services

Tuesday, 05 December 2023 at 13:00 hrs

in the European Parliament, Restaurant des Députés/Salon Privé

We will discuss:

„The EU ESG Rating Regulation – enough to improve the reliability, comparability and transparency of ESG ratings?“

Statements:

Sven GENTNER, Head of Unit, Corporate reporting, audit and credit rating agencies, DG FISMA, European Commission
Cornelia ANDERSSON, Group Head of Sustainable Finance & Investing, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group will welcome the meeting.

The debate will be moderated by David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group.

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Working Group Financial Services

Tuesday, 28 November 2023 at 16:30 hrs to 18:00 hrs.

Venue: Renaissance Hotel, Rue Parnasse, Salon

„The EU Financial Services Regulatory Agenda – A view from Commissioner McGuinness on Opportunities and Vulnerabilities“

Keynote Speech:

Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, European Commission

Statements:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Jonas FERNANDEZ-ALVAREZ MEP, S&D/Spain, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Etienne BAREL, Deputy CEO French Banking Federation
Karolin SCHRIEVER, Executive Member of the Board, Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband (DSGV)

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group will welcomed the meeting.

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Markus FERBER MEP, Chair, Financial Services Working Group

The debate will be moderated by David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group.

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11th Strasbourg Lunch

Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at 13:00 hrs

"Challenges of rare and ultra-rare diseases drug development: How to bridge the gap?"

Speakers will be:

Tomislav SOKOL MEP, EPP/Croatia, Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Pernille WEISS MEP, EPP/Denmark, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Martine ZIMMERMANN, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Ipsen

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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Brussels Debate

Tuesday, 24 October 2023 at 13:00 hrs

in the European Parliament, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

“Food Security & ‘Made in Italy’ – How technology can benefit the livestock sector”

Statements will be presented by:

Herbert DORFMANN MEP, EPP/Italy, Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Pierre BASCOU, Director, DG AGRI, European Commission
Cristina TINELLI, Head of the Brussels Office, Confragricoltura
Debora ORRICO, Director of Institutional Affairs, MSD Animal Health
Davide CALDERONE, Director at ASSICA

Conclusion:

Andrea GAVINELLI, Head of Unit, Animal Welfare, DG SANTE, European Commission

The debate will be chaired by Michael GAHLER, President of the Board, Kangaroo Group.

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10^th STRASBOURG LUNCH DEBATE

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 at 13:00 hrs

“The EU Pharmaceutical Legislation

Reigniting Europe's Leadership for Research & Manufacturing”

Speakers will be:

Pernille WEISS MEP, EPP/Denmark, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Susana SOLIS PEREZ MEP, Renew Europe/Spain, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Marcel LECHANTEUR, Sr. Vice President, Eli Lilly and Company
Nathalie MOLL, Director General, EFPIA

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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Working Group on Space, Security and Defence

Wednesday, 11 October 2023 at 13:00 hrs

in the European Parliament, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

We will discuss:

“How far shall defense threats and needs impact the EU Space program?”

Keynote Speech:

Antoine BOUVIER, Airbus Head of Strategy and Public Affairs

Statements will be presented by:

Arnaud DANJEAN MEP, EPP/France, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group, Member of the Committee on International Trade, Member of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence
Christophe GRUDLER MEP, Renew Group Europe/France, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Luis MARTÍNEZ MONTES, Politico-Military Counselor, Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU
Joanneke BALFOORT, Director for Security and Defence, European External Action Service (EEAS)

The debate will be moderated by Michael GAHLER, President of the Board, Kangaroo Group.

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9^thStrasbourg Lunch debate

Wednesday, 04 October 2023 at 13:00 hrs

"Is Europe ready and equipped for the next public health crisis"

Speakers will be:

Pernille WEISS MEP, EPP/Denmark, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Kathleen VAN BREMPT MEP, S&D/Belgium, Chair of the Special Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ask Eirik STORSVE, Senior Director and Head of European Government Affairs, Emergent BioSolutions

Other speakers to be confirmed.

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

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Working Group Financial Services

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 at 13:00 hrs

in the European Parliament, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

„The Retail Investment Package – will it encourage EU citizens to invest in their Future ?“

Speakers:

Stéphanie YON-COURTIN MEP, Renew/France, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
John BERRIGAN, Director-General, DG FISMA, European Commission

Benjamin QUATRE, Director in charge of European, International Public Affairs and Export Finance, French Banking Federation (FBF)
Georg J. HUBER, Head of the Representation to the EU, Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband (DSGV)
Miguel MAGEM AMBROSIO, Global Head of Sales & Distribution, Allianz SE
Jean Plattard, General Representative to the EU, Generali

The debate will be moderated by David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group.

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Due to unexpected reasons, we have to CANCEL our Brussels Debate foreseen for

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 13:00 hrs

We will inform you soon about the new date of the this Debate. We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope to see you at a future lunch debate of the Kangaroo Group.

~~Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 13:00 hrs in the European Parliament, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés~~

"From Crisis to Preparedness: Building a sustainable CBRN defence capacity”

~~Lessons from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and imperatives for the next European Commission~~

~~Chair:~~

~~Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.~~

~~Speakers:~~

~~Hans DAS, Director, DG ECHO, European Commission~~

~~Mario DI GENNARO, Head of Competence Center EU Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.~~

~~Laura COCHRANE, Vice President for Global Medical Affairs, Emergent~~

~~Other speakers to be confirmed.~~

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BRUSSELS DEBATE

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 from 8:00 until 10:00 hrs

“CO2 storage in the NZIA: Mind the gap to the 2030 target”

Welcome and Introduction:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Christian EHLER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Mechthild WOERSDOERFER, Deputy Director-General, DG ENER, European Commission

Francois-Régis MOUTON de LOSTALOT LASALLE, Regional Director Europe, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)

(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

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Brussels Debate

Tuesday, 19 September 2023 at 13:00 hrs in the European Parliament, Salon Privé/Restaurant des Députés.

"Strengthening the European Defense Technological and Industrial Base – Experiences of an European aircraft propulsion leader"

Keynote Speaker:

Riccardo PROCACCI, CEO of Avio Aero

Speaker:

Fabio Massimo CASTALDO MEP, Non-attached/Italy, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Member of the Sub-Committee on Security and Defence

The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.

Other speakers to be confirmed.

Wednesday, 13 September 2023 at 13.00 hrs

8th L U N C H I N S T R A S B O U R G I N 2 0 2 3

« EU harmonised rules on Packaging and Packaging waste : An opportunity to accelerate innovation and strengthen EU’s competitiveness »

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Statements:

Massimiliano SALINI, MEP, EPP/Italy, Member of the Committee on Transport

and Tourism and Substitute Member of the Committee on Industry, Research

and Energy

Rozalina PETROVA, Member of Cabinet of Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius

Chris KILLIAN, Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, Eastman

Other speakers to be confirmed

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(Debate under Chatham House Rules)

Working Group FINANCIAL SERVICES

Wednesday, 30 August 2023 from 13:00 to 14:30

LUNCH DEBATE, European Parliament, Brussels

"Scaling-up the competitiveness of EU Clearing via EMIR 3"

Welcome:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Chair:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Moderator:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group

Statements:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Jennifer ROBERTSON, Head of Unit, Unit 2-Financial Market Infrastructure, DG FISMA, European Commission

Rafael PLATA, Secretary General, European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH CCP)

Benjamin QUATRE, Director in charge of European, International Public Affairs and Export Finance, French Banking Federation (FBF)

(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

Other speakers to be confirmed

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(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 at 13.00 hrs

7th L U N C H I N S T R A S B O U R G I N 2 0 2 3

« How can Euro7 win as a solution towards cleaner transport ? »

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Marian-Jean MARINESCU MEP, EPP/Romania, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism
Daniel MES, Member of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans
Sarah KUEN, Environment Attachée, Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU
Emilio TIBERIO, COO-CTO, Bridgestone EMIA

(Debate under Chatham House Rules)

Please note: there will be taken photos during the event and published on the Kangaroo Group website

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Working Group on SPACE, SECURITY & DEFENCE

Tuesday, 4 July 2023 from 13:00 until 14:30 hrs

LUNCH DEBATE

“EU – NATO Cooperation”

Welcome and Introduction:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Sven MIKSER MEP, S&D/Estonia, Vice-Chair of the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Alison WESTON, Head of Division, Partnerships and Task Force NATO, European External Action Service (EEAS)

Camille GRAND, Distinguished Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and former Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment at NATO (2016-2022)

Conclusions:

Emmanuel JACOB, President of EUROMIL

Other Speakers to be confirmed

(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

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Working Group on SPACE, SECURITY & DEFENCE

Tuesday, 27 June 2023 from 13:00 until 14:30 hrs

LUNCH DEBATE, European Parliament, Altiero-Spinelli-Building – Restaurant des Députes, Salon

“EDIRPA and ASAP – Urgent measures with long-term effect?”

Introduction by:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group, Rapporteur

Statements:

Mikael LINDVALL, Ambassador and Representative in the Political and Security Committee, Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU

Francois ARBAULT, Director, DG Defis, European Commission

Tobias KAISER, Representative Governmental Affairs EU/NATO, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG

(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 at 13.00 hrs

It is with great pleasure that the Kangaroo Group invites you to its

6th L U N C H I N S T R A S B O U R G I N 2 0 2 3

« Reducing strategic dependencies of the European

Defence industrial base »

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Nathalie LOISEAU, MEP, Renew Group/France, Chair of the Sub-Committee on Security and Defence and Vice-Chair of the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

Timo PESONEN, Director General, DG DEFIS, European Commission

Alexandre ZIEGLER, EVP, Defence division, Safran Electronics and Defence

(Debate under Chatham House Rules)

Working Group FINANCIAL SERVICES

Wednesday, 07 June 2023 from 13:00 until 14:30 hrs

"Supporting medium-sized smaller banks in the EU – the EC’s new CMDI regime"

Chair:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and

Monetary Affairs

Moderator:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group

Statements:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and

Monetary Affairs

Marie DONNAY, European Commission, DG FISMA, Head of Unit, Resolution and deposit

insurance

Edouard FERNANDEZ-BOLLO, Supervisory Board Member, European Central Bank (ECB)

Daniel QUINTEN, Member of the Board, Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und

Raiffeisenbanken (BVR)

Karolin SCHRIEVER, Executive Member of the Board, Deutscher Sparkassen- und

Giroverband (DSGV)

Barbara SILLAC, Head of Prudential Affairs, French Banking Federation (FBF)

BRUSSELS DEBATE

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 from 13:00 until 14:30 hrs

“Helping innovation reach patients”

From shortages through to patients access to new medicines in Europe – will the

proposed revision to the pharmaceutical legislation help?

Welcome and Introduction:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ MEP, Renew Europe / Spain, Member of the Committee on Regional Development and Member of the Subcommittee on Public Health

Tomislav SOKOL MEP, EPP/Croatia, Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Member on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the Future

Csaba KONTOR, Health Attaché, Permanent Representation of Hungary to the EU

Stefan GIJSSELS, Chair, Patient Expert Center

Nabil DAOUD, President of Eli Lilly Spain, Portugal and Greece, Eli Lilly & Company

(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

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(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

Brussels Debate

European Parliament

Altiero-Spinelli-Building – Restaurant des Députes, Salon

Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 13.00 - 14.30 hrs

“Revision of the Union Customs Code: tackling new challenges wisely”

The event’s purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of the reform of the Union customs legislation by hearing from the European Commission (DG TAXUD), MEPs and WPG experts on the proposed measures and the impact on customs users and authorities alike. The event is aimed at politicians, trade associations, companies, customs experts and users, providing the opportunity to share views from the operator’s and stakeholders’ perspectives.

Moderator:

Cesar GUERRA GUERRERO, Trade & Access Consulting

Speakers:

Mathias PETSCHKE, Director, DG TAXUD, European Commission

Asa BOTES, Financial counsellor - Customs Affairs, Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU

Ricardo TREVINO, Deputy Secretary General, World Customs Organisation

Alexander de VOET, Europe & Global Consulting Lead, Accenture Border Service

VIRTUAL-DEBATE

Working Group FINANCIAL SERVICES

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 from 11:30 to 13:00

"What Future for the central bank digital

currency?"

Moderator:

David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group

Speaker:

Fabio PANETTA, Member of the Executive Board or the European Central Bank

Statements:

Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and

Monetary Affairs (per Video)

Stéphanie YON-COURTIN MEP, Renew Europe Group/France, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Jonas FERNANDEZ ALVAREZ MEP, S&D/Spain, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Jan CEYSSENS, Head of Unit-Digital Finance, European Commission, DG Fisma

Etienne BAREL, Deputy CEO, French Banking Federation (FBF)

Dr. Joachim SCHMALZL, Executive Member of the Board of DSGV, Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband

This debate will be conducted via Zoom and hosted by the Kangaroo Group

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 13.00 hrs

It is with great pleasure that the Kangaroo Group invites you to its

5th L U N C H I N S T R A S B O U R G I N 2 0 2 3

«Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation:How can it benefit the environment, consumers and businesses?»

Welcome and Chair:
Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:

Angelika NIEBLER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Industry,

Research and Energy

Patrick BERKIEN, Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning – EMEA at Herbalife

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Contribution*:
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Wednesday, 19 April 2023 at 13.00 hrs

It is with great pleasure that the Kangaroo Group invites you to its

4th L U N C H I N S T R A S B O U R G I N 2 0 2 3

“eGovernment accelerating digital public services that support the functioning of the Single Market”

Welcome and Chair:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speaker:

Tomislav SOKOL, MEP, EPP/Croatia, Rapporteur, Member of the Committee

on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

(Debate under Chatham House Rules)

Working Group on SPACE, SECURITY & DEFENCE
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 from 13:00 until 14:30 hrs

“1 year since the adoption of the Strategic
Compass”

Welcome and Introduction:
Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:
General Robert BRIEGER, Chairman of the EU Military Committee
Nathalie LOISEAU MEP, Renew/France, Rapporteur, Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence
Juozas OLEKAS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Chair of the Delegation for relations with
Belarus, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)

For information - MEMBERS ONLY

E I N L A D U N G

zur Auszeichnung von Dr. Karl von Wogau MdEP a.D

mit dem

Mérite Européen in Gold der Fondation du Mérite Européen, Luxembourg

für seine Verdienste um Europa

Mittwoch, 15. März 2023, 12.30 Uhr - Drink und Mittagessen

Europäisches Parlament

Louise-Weiss-Gebäude, Salon

Abgeordneten-Restaurant

F-67000 Strasbourg

Eröffnung

Michael Gahler MdEP

Präsident der Kangaroo Group

Begrüßung

Dr. h.c. Diemut Theato MdEP a.D.

Vizepräsidentin Mérite Européen Deutschland

Freundes- und Förderkreis e.V.

Laudatio

Prof. Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering MdEP a.D.

Beauftragter für Europäische Angelegenheiten

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.

Präsident des Europäischen Parlaments a.D.

Überreichung der Ordensinsignien

Das Wort hat der Laureat

It is with great pleasure that the Kangaroo Group invites you to its

2nd L U N C H I N S T R A S B O U R G I N 2 0 2 3

on Wednesday, 15 February 2023 at 13:00 to 14:30 hrs

“One Year of War: the situation in Ukraine and its European future”

Chair and Welcome:

Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speaker:

H.E. Borys TARASYUK, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe

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VIRTUAL-DEBATE

Working Group FINANCIAL SERVICES
Tuesday, 7th February 2023 from 13:00 to 14:30 hrs

"Scaling-up the EU AML regulatory agenda and
implications for financial services firms"

WELCOME and INTRODUCTION:
Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Moderator:
David DOYLE, Member of the Board, Kangaroo Group, Secretary, Financial Services
working party

Speakers:
Eero HEINÄLUOMA MEP, S&D/Finland, Member of the Committee on Economic and
Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Budgets
Paul TANG MEP, S&D/Netherlands, Chair of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters, Member
of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Budgets
Martin MERLIN, Director, Banking, Insurance and Financial Crime Unit, European
Commission, DG FISMA
Markus FORSMAN Counsellor (Economic and Financial Affairs), Permanent
Representation of Sweden to the European Union
Solenne LEPAGE, Deputy CEO, Fédération Bancaire Française (FBF)
Jon SWEET, Chief Executive Officer, Lysis Group, London

This debate will be conducted via Zoom and hosted by the Kangaroo Group
Kangaroo Group

Brussels Debate
Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 13.00 - 14.30 hrs
European Parliament, Conference Room A3F383, ASP-Building

“Enhancing health systems’ resilience in the EU and globally: How can the EU lead by example?”

Chair and Introduction:
Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Speakers:
Juozas OLEKAS MEP, S&D/Lithuania, Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Substitute Member of Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic
Bartlomiej KURCZ, Acting Head of Unit, DG HERA, European Commission
Jorge SAAVEDRA, Executive Director, AHF Global Health Institute

Closing Remarks:
Antoni COMÍN I OLIVERES MEP, Non-attached/Spain, Member of the Committee on the
Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

A Sandwich-Bar will be available as of 12.15 hrs, Venue Espace
“Culinaria Mundi” – ASP Zone E Level 01

Please note that photos will be made during the event and will be published on the Kangaroo Group´s website

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Wednesday, 18 January 2023 at 13.15 hrs

It is with great pleasure that the Kangaroo Group invites you to its

1st L U N C H I N S T R A S B O U R G I N 2 0 2 3

“Unleash the power of Real-World Evidence for rare
disease patients”

Key to making progress in rare diseases is having the right data. Real World Evidence (RWE) derived from the European Health Data Space (EHDS) could boost innovation, improve standards of care, result in faster patient access and will be key to speeding new treatments for rare disease.

Welcome and Chair:
Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group

Introductory Speech:
Cristian-Silviu BUSOI MEP, EPP/Romania, Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Statements:
Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ, MEP, Renew Group/Spain, Member of the Committee on Regional Development and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Radka MAXOVÀ MEP, S&D/Czechia, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality and Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Aoiffe O’BRIEN, Director, Public Affairs Europe, Novartis

(Debate under Chatham House Rules)

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