Page contentsPage contents Role of special advisersSpecial 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 workSpecial 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. 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 advisersEach 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 2017Rules for special advisers C(2014) 541Other languages (2)Deutsch(79.97 KB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(81.24 KB - PDF)Download 20 JUNE 2017Rules for special advisers (C(2007) 6655)Other languages (2)Deutsch(445.73 KB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(385.41 KB - PDF)Download 26 FEBRUARY 2024Special Advisers - Privacy Statement List of designated Special Advisers: Past 1 APRIL 2023Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission - Exercice 2023 1 APRIL 2022Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission - Exercice 2022 19 NOVEMBER 2021Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission - Exercice 2021 5 MARCH 2021Special 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 5 DECEMBER 2019Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission 2019 : Curriculum vitae and Declaration of honour List of designated Special Advisers: Current 1 APRIL 2024Special Advisers to the President and Commissioners of the European Commission - Exercice 2024 Exercice 2024 - 1/04/2024 - end of incumbent College(unless otherwise stated)Special Advisers TypeCabinetNamePurpose of appointmentContract Start DateContract End DateNon-institutional1. von der LeyenMr Mario DRAGHITo prepare a report on the future of European competitiveness03-10-202330-09-2024 1. von der LeyenMr Sauli NIINISTÖTo write a report on how to enhance Europe's civilian and defence preparedness and readiness20-03-2024end of incumbent College 1. von der LeyenDr Peter PIOTTo advise the President of the European Commission on policy, initiatives and outreach related to European and global health security in the context of COVID-19 and other international health threats01-04-2024end of incumbent College 1. von der LeyenMr Peter STROHSCHNEIDERChair for the Strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture in the EU07-02-202430-09-2024 3. VestagerMr Lars FRØLUNDTo support the work of EVP Vestager in the area of research and innovation, in particular technological sovereignty01-04-2024end of incumbent College 4. DombrovskisMr Christian KETELSTo advise on competitiveness issues01-04-2024end of incumbent College 5. BorrellMr Angel MELGUIZOTo advise the HR/VP about digital diplomacy01-04-2024end of incumbent College 5. BorrellMr Federico STEINBERGTo advise the HR/VP on global economic governance01-04-2024end of incumbent College 6. ŠefčovičMs Pascale EHRENFREUNDTo advise the Vice-President on shaping the strategic foresight agenda and mobilising key stakeholders to carry it forward01-04-2024end of incumbent College 6. ŠefčovičMs Florence GAUBTo advise the Vice-President on shaping the strategic foresight agenda01-04-2024end of incumbent College 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 sustainability01-04-2024end of incumbent College 9. SchinasMr Frans VAN DAELESpecial Envoy for the promotion of freedon of religion or belief (FoRB) outside the EU07-12-2022end of incumbent College 10. HahnMr Jean-Claude JUNCKERFormer President of the European Commission05/12/2019 for 5 years1/12/2024 -renewed for 5 years 10. HahnMr Klaus REGLINGTo advise Commissioner Johannes Hahn on matters related to NGEU, Unified Funding Strategy and Green Investments. Advice and accompany Commissioner Hahn during outreach activities to third partners on matters related to the above topics.01-04-2024end of incumbent College 11. McGuinnessMr David O'SULLIVANSpecial Envoy for EU Sanctions (ESE)06-02-202305-02-2025 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.01-04-2024end of incumbent College 18. KyriakidesMr Alberto COSTAScientific Advice on strategies against cancer01-04-2024end of incumbent College 24. VárhelyiDr Endre JUHÁSZTo give 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 Herzegovina01-04-2024end of incumbent College 25. UrpilainenMs Naja-Theresia HØEGHTo advise on Youth in International Partnerships01-04-2024end of incumbent College 25. UrpilainenMs Ritva REINIKKATo advise on Education in International Partnerships01-04-2024end of incumbent College 27. SinkevičiusMr Karmenu VELLATo advise on sustainability in various sectoral policies under the responsibility of Commissioner Sinkevičius, as well as in a wider context of the European Green Deal.01-04-2024end of incumbent College 10. HahnMs Maria Isabel ROFES i PUJOLPrésidente de L'Instance visée à l'Article 143 du Règlement (UE, Euratom) N° 2018/104617-11-202316-11-2025Institutional10. HahnMr Igors LUDBORŽSVice-Président de L'Instance visée à l'Article 143 du Règlement (UE, Euratom) N° 2018/104617-11-202316-11-2025 10. HahnMr Jean FOSSIONExternal Member of the Audit Progress Committee01-04-202431-03-2025 10. HahnMr Jean-Pierre GARITTEExternal Member of the Audit Progress Committee01-04-202431-03-2025 10. HahnMr Ray PORTELLIExternal Member of the Audit Progress Committee01-04-202431-03-2025 10. HahnMs Julia LAFFRANQUETo fulfill the role of Controller of procedural guarantees in the context of investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office in accordance with the provisions set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013, as amended13-09-202212-09-2026 10. HahnMs Françoise LE BAILChairman of the Disciplinary Board of the Commission01-04-202431-03-2025Quasi-institutional4. DombrovskisMr Niels THYGESENChair of the European Fiscal Board20-10-202319-10-2024 4. DombrovskisMr Xavier DEBRUNMember of the European Fiscal Board07-11-202319-10-2024 4. DombrovskisMr Massimo BORDIGNONMember of the European Fiscal Board20-10-202319-10-2024 4. DombrovskisMr Mateusz SZCZUREKMember of the European Fiscal Board20-10-202301-09-2024 4. DombrovskisMr Roel BEETSMAMember of the European Fiscal Board20-10-202319-10-2024REFORM17. FerreiraMr Francisco GARCÍA MORÁNTo provide support in the field of digital policies, e-government, IT governance, IT security and IT organisation, operations and services, as well as advice to the design and implementation of digital policies and for identification of experts.01-04-202431-12-2024
