Council of the EU extends the term of office of EIOPA Chairperson Petra Hielkema

The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the mandate of Petra Hielkema as Chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) for a second five-year term, starting on 1 September 2026.

The Council’s decision follows a positive assessment by EIOPA’s Board of Supervisors (BoS) of Ms Hielkema’s conduct and performance during her first term, as well as a recommendation by the BoS for her term to be prolonged. This endorsement reflects her successful leadership and commitment to EIOPA's mission.

Commenting on her reappointment, EIOPA Chair Petra Hielkema said: “I’m honoured to continue serving in this capacity and to contribute to a stable, future-proof and consumer-centric financial sector in Europe. I look forward to building on the progress made together with EIOPA staff, the supervisory community and our stakeholders in recent years. We are determined to ensure that insurers and occupational pension funds are equipped to meet the evolving needs of citizens and businesses on the continent — and to strengthen our society’s resilience in these challenging times.”