Heads of EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings meet in Frankfurt

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority today welcomed the heads of EU agencies and joint undertakings to Frankfurt.

The meeting took place in the context of the EU Agencies Network, the forum that brings together all EU agencies and joint undertakings to cooperate on matters of mutual interest. EIOPA is currently chairing this Network.

Over the course of the day, agency heads explored areas for further cooperation in line with the EUAN multi-annual strategy. EIOPA also hosted the heads of human resources and heads of resources in the days preceding this meeting. The ceremony for the EUAN Diversity and Inclusion Awards also took place, recognising initiatives by EU agencies to foster diverse and inclusive workplaces.

EIOPA Executive Director, Fausto Parente said, ‘Bringing together the heads of EU agencies and joint undertakings is an important opportunity to address the challenges and opportunities that are common to us. In this way, we can ensure that agencies remain cost effective while continuing to add value in shaping EU policies and bringing benefits to EU citizens.’

About the EU Agencies Network

Established in 2006 by the heads of EU agencies and joint undertakings (JUs), the EU Agencies Network (EUAN) provides a forum for coordination, information exchange and the agreement on common positions on issues of mutual interest. The Network strengthens the voice of the EU agencies and JUs and promotes good governance. The EUAN is comprised 49 agencies and JUs tasked with the design and implementation of key EU policies across a diverse range of areas. The organisational structure of the Network includes the Assembly of the Heads of Agencies, the Assembly of the Heads of Resources, the Coordinating Agency, a Troika (comprising current, previous and future chair) and a Brussels based Shared Support Office.