Next Events 2024
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.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.
Recent Events 2024
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.
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 –
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.
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.
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 –
*the contribution is used to settle the restaurant bill.
3rd Strasbourg 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.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.
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.
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
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:
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Edouard FERNANDEZ-BOLLO, Supervisory Board Member, European Central Bank (ECB)
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Esther WEHMEIER, Head of European Supervisory Policy Section, Supervisory Policy Division, Directorate General Horizontal Line Supervision, European Central Bank (ECB)
Statements:
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Marco ZANNI MEP, ID/Italy, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
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Almoro RUBIN DE CERVIN, Head of Unit, DG Fisma-Banking regulation ans supervision, European Commission
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Etienne BAREL, Deputy CEO, French Banking Federation (FBF)
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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
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
(this debate is held under Chatham House Rules)
2nd 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.
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 –
*the contribution is used to settle the restaurant bill.
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
"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
12th 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:
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Rossen IVANOV, Managing Director EMEA, Armstrong International
Other speakers to be confirmed.
The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the 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 –
*the contribution is used to settle the restaurant bill.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.
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.
We are looking forward to seeing you at this occasion.
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:
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Doug WEIR, Research and Policy Director, Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)
Statements:
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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
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Thomas WAITZ MEP, Group of the Greens-European Free Alliance/Austria, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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Constantinos HADJISAVVAS, Project Officer, European Defence Agency
Conclusions:
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Emmanuel JACOB, President, Euromil
Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group will welcome the meeting.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.
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:
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Sven GENTNER, Head of Unit, Corporate reporting, audit and credit rating agencies, DG FISMA, European Commission
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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.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.
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:
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Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, European Commission
Statements:
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Markus FERBER MEP, EPP/Germany, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
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Jonas FERNANDEZ-ALVAREZ MEP, S&D/Spain, Member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
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Etienne BAREL, Deputy CEO French Banking Federation
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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.
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:
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Tomislav SOKOL MEP, EPP/Croatia, Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
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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
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Martine ZIMMERMANN, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Ipsen
The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the 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 –
*the contribution is used to settle the restaurant bill.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at this debate.
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:
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Herbert DORFMANN MEP, EPP/Italy, Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
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Pierre BASCOU, Director, DG AGRI, European Commission
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Cristina TINELLI, Head of the Brussels Office, Confragricoltura
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Debora ORRICO, Director of Institutional Affairs, MSD Animal Health
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Davide CALDERONE, Director at ASSICA
Conclusion:
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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.
Please note that 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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10th 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:
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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
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Susana SOLIS PEREZ MEP, Renew Europe/Spain, Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Marcel LECHANTEUR, Sr. Vice President, Eli Lilly and Company
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Nathalie MOLL, Director General, EFPIA
The meeting will be kindly chaired by Michael GAHLER MEP, President of the Kangaroo Group.
This event is a paying event, the contribution* is : 20€ for MEPs, EU-officials, Kangaroo Group Members and 90€ for Non-Members – o be paid in cash at the reception desk in front of the venue –
*the contribution is used to settle the restaurant bill.
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:
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Antoine BOUVIER, Airbus Head of Strategy and Public Affairs
Statements will be presented by:
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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
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Christophe GRUDLER MEP, Renew Group Europe/France, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
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Luis MARTÍNEZ MONTES, Politico-Military Counselor, Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU
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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.
Please note that 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 –
9thStrasbourg 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.
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 –
*the contribution is used to settle the restaurant bill.
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.
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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Please note
that 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 –
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)
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.
Please note
that 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 –
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
(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
(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
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:
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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
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Alison WESTON, Head of Division, Partnerships and Task Force NATO, European External Action Service (EEAS)
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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)
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)
(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
Contribution*:
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 –
*the contribution is used to settle the restaurant bill
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
(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
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
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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