Dear Members and friends of IIEA Brussels,
The IIEA Brussels Branch is delighted to invite you to join us for an event with Phil Hogan on the subject of Europe in an age of change.
This will be an in-person event on the Tuesday 14th of october, starting at 19.00 at the offices of the Irish Permanent Representation, Rue Froissard 50 ,1040 Brussels.
Following the event we will have a wine reception, all very welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there.
This meeting is open to all IIEA Members--who will get priority for tickets booked in advance.
Description of the Event :
Europe today faces profound shifts — from global trade tensions to changing political dynamics within the Union. In his keynote, Phil Hogan will reflect on these challenges and opportunities, drawing on his experience as Ireland’s Minister for the Environment and as former EU Commissioner for Agriculture and for Trade. With insights from international negotiations, including the MERCOSUR agreement and transatlantic trade relations, he will explore how Europe can adapt and thrive in an age of change.
Biography of the speaker :
Phil Hogan hardly needs an introduction to a Brussels or Irish audience. From Minister of State at the Department of Finance, he was appointed Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. In 2016 he moved to Brussels as EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner, and later briefly as Commissioner for Trade. Among his achievements as Minister in Ireland he pioneered a law that successfully improved the participation of women candidates in national politics.
As Agriculture Commissioner he worked hard to improve relations with non-EU states and played a key role in the negotiations towards a MERCOSUR agreement. He favoured a strong response to the US on trade issues during the first Trump presidency. His speech will draw on his experience as an international negotiator.
