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Special advisers to the European Commission

List of special advisers to the President, Commissioners and other senior managers of the current Commission 2021 (1/4/2021-31/03/2022).

Role of special advisers

Special advisers are selected based on their expertise and qualifications. There are two types: 

Non-institutional special advisers provide direct assistance to the President, the Vice-Presidents and the Commissioners of the European Commission.

Institutional special advisers assist institutional bodies of the Commission.

General information on aspects of remuneration/days of work

Special Advisers work on a short-term basis for a very limited number of days per year (on average around 25) and these days may be remunerated or not (they are not for former Commission officials for instance). The amount of the fees per day of service is in principle set at three separate levels: 1/22 of the basic salary of an official on the first step in grade AD9, AD10 or AD12.

Appointing special advisers

Each special adviser must sign a document declaring that there is no conflict of interest between their duties as adviser to the European Commission and their other activities. 

19 JUNE 2017
Rules for special advisers C(2014) 541
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20 JUNE 2017
Rules for special advisers (C(2007) 6655)
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20 OCTOBER 2020
Special Advisers - Privacy Statement
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List of designated Special Advisers: Past

19 NOVEMBER 2021
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission - Exercice 2021
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5 MARCH 2021
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission - Exercice 2020 (1/04/2020-31/03/2021 - unless otherwise stated) : Curriculum vitae and Declaration of honour
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5 DECEMBER 2019
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission 2019 : Curriculum vitae and Declaration of honour
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1 APRIL 2018
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission 2018: Curriculum vitae and Declaration of honour
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26 MARCH 2018
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission 2017
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1 FEBRUARY 2018
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission 2016
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1 FEBRUARY 2018
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission 2015
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List of designated Special Advisers: Current

1 APRIL 2022
Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission - Exercice 2022
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Non-institutional special advisers

CabinetNameMissionPeriod from 01/04/2022 until 31/03/2023 - unless otherwise stated
1. von der LeyenMr Peter PiotChief Scientific Advisor Epidemics: Advising the President of the European Commission on policy, initiatives and outreach related to European and global health security in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health threats 
2. TimmermansDr Luuk Van MiddelaarTo advise on inter-institutional perspectives on the green deal, in particular on developments in the Council 
2. TimmermansMs Adélaïde CharlierTo give the perspective of youngsters on Green Deal and Climate policies 
3. VestagerMr Michael E. CaspersenTo advise the EVP on digital education and skills 
4. DombrovskisMs Inna ŠteinbukaTo advise on deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union and the European Semester 
4. DombrovskisMr Niels ThygesenChair of the European Fiscal Board(from 20/10/2021 until 19/10/2022 - end of mandate)
4. DombrovskisMr Massimo BordignonMember of the European Fiscal Board(from 20/10/2021 until 19/10/2022 - end of mandate) 
4. DombrovskisMr Mateusz SzczurekMember of the European Fiscal Board(from 20/10/2021 until 19/10/2022 - end of mandate)
4. DombrovskisMr Roel BeetsmaMember of the European Fiscal Board(from 20/10/2021 until 19/10/2022 -end of mandate)
4. DombrovskisMr Xavier DebrunMember of the European Fiscal Board (started on 9/09/2020 - from 20/10/2021 until 8/09/2023)
5. BorrellMr Federico SteinbergTo advise the HR/VP on global economic governance 
5. BorrellMs Érika Rodríguez PinzónTo advise the HR/VP on EU relations with Latin America 
6. ŠefčovičMr Bertrand PiccardTo advise the Vice-President on emerging mega-trends affecting the EU, with a focus on decarbonisation and circular economy, and to contribute to the brainstorming on strategic foresight priorities, in particular those related to the green transition and challenges of sustainability 
6. ŠefčovičMs Pascale EhrenfreundTo cooperate directly with and advise the Vice-President on shaping the strategic foresight agenda and mobilising key stakeholders to carry it forward 
6. ŠefčovičMs Kristel Van Der ElstTo advise the Vice-President on emerging mega-trends affecting the EU, with a focus on dealing with uncertainty and transformative resilience, and to contribute to the brainstorming around global shifts and security challenges 
7. JourováMs Peggy ValčkeTo advise the Vice-President on media pluralism and freedom, in particular on the upcoming Media Freedom Act 
10. HahnMr Jean-Claude JunckerFormer President of the European Commission(from 5/12/2021 to 4/12/2023)
10. HahnMr Franz SchausbergerTo advise for better integration and information of the regional and local level on implementing the EU budget in Member States, enlargement countries and countries of the EU neighbourhood. To inform about the EU financial and budget policy to implement goals of the European Commission at subnational level 
11. McGuinnessDr Aidan ReganTo provide advice on the communication and implementation of policy within the portfolio of the Commissioner 
12. GabrielMr Pascal ManginTo advise on holistic and regional approach to our actions in favour of the cultural and creative sector 
13. SchmitMr Nicolas HazardTo carry out a fact-finding mission in view of the Action Plan on Social Economy 
13. SchmitMr Lodewijk AsscherTo assist and coordinate the efforts of the European Commission to promote social integration of Ukrainian refugees in terms of work, housing, education and healthcare in member states(from 16/06/2022 to 31/03/2023)
14. GentiloniMr Stefano ManservisiTo advise on dialogue with third countries on matters relevant for key aspects of the portfolio (international role of the Euro, taxation systems, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)) 
14. GentiloniProf. Melinda MillsTo advise the Commissioner on socio-economic matters 
14. GentiloniMr Vieri CerianiTo advise on strengthening tax policy coordination in a postCovid environment by incorporating the objectives of green transition and fostering the synergies within the portfolio competences 
15. WojciechowskiMr Mark RogersonTo provide strategic advice on and formulation of the communications strategy for the Commissioner and his Cabinet 
17. FerreiraMr Joaquim Oliveira MartinsTo provide advice and knowledge in the field of Cohesion policy, synergies between Cohesion and innovation and entrepreneurship, regional development and growth 
18. KyriakidesMr Alberto CostaTo advise on EU policy on cancer and implementation of the EU Beating Cancer Plan 
19. ReyndersMr Yves-Alexandre de MontjoyeTo advise the Commissioner on the strategy on initiatives concerning data protection and privacy as well as on matters related to Artificial Intelligence 
19. ReyndersMs Anne WeyemberghTo advise on the development of an EU criminal law policy (transfer of criminal proceedings initiative, victim’s rights, promotion of procedural rights) 
20. DalliDr Michaela Muscat SpaakTo advise on the development of a communication strategy to promote a positive vision for equality and human rights to an international audience 
23. VăleanMr Wim Van De CampTo provide advice on the broad range of transport items 
24. VárhelyiDr Endre JuhászGiving legal and political advice to the Commissioner in relation to accession negotiations with the Western Balkans partners and in particular the constitutional process of Bosnia and Herzegovina 
25. UrpilainenMs Ritva ReinikkaTo advise on Education in International Partnerships 
25. UrpilainenMs Nur Qyira Izzati YusriTo advise on Youth in International Partnerships 
27. SinkevičiusMr Karmenu VellaAdvising on sustainability in various sectoral policies under the responsibility of Commissioner Sinkevičius, as well as in a wider context of the European Green Deal(from 16/06/2022 to 31/03/2023)

Institutional special advisers

CabinetNameRoleExercice 2022 (1/04/2022-31/03/2023 - unless otherwise stated)
10. HahnMr Arjen W.H. MeijPresident of the Disciplinary Board 
10. HahnMr Jean-Pierre GaritteExternal Member of the Audit Progress Committee 
10. HahnMr Jean FossionExternal Member of the Audit Progress Committee 
10. HahnMs Maria Isabel Rofes i PujolPrésidente de L'Instance visée à l'Article 143 du Règlement (UE, Euratom) N° 2018/1046(17/11/2021-16/11/2023)
10. HahnMr Igors LudborŽsVice-président de L'Instance visée à l'Article 143 du Règlement (UE, Euratom) N° 2018/1046(17/11/2021-16/11/2023)
10. HahnMr Ray PortelliParticipation as an external member in the work and meetings of the Commission’s Audit Progress Committee, which is an oversight body with no management powers. The APC Charter (C(C2020)1165) requires the Committee to have at least three external members.(01/09/2022-31/03/2023)
10. HahnMs Julia LaffranqueController of procedural guarantees in the context of investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office.(13/09/2022 until 12/09/2024)

DG REFORM – Structural Reform Support

CabinetNameRoleExercice 2021 (1/04/2022-31/03/2023)
17. FerreiraMr Francisco García MoránTo provide support in the field of digital policies, e-government, IT governance, IT security and IT organization, operations and services1/04/2021-31/03/2022
17. FerreiraMs Paraskevi GilchristTo advise on the practical implementation of the Technical Support Instrument provisions relevant to the Recovery and Resilience Facility1/04/2021-31/03/2022