EPP Group Hearing on Beyond Paperwork: Empowering Companies with European Business Wallets

The European Business Wallet is a digital tool that enables companies in the EU to securely store, share, and verify official data across borders, reducing paperwork and facilitating smoother, more secure business operations.

The hearing will feature two engaging panels. The first panel, “Zero Paperwork, Maximum Growth”, will explore how cutting red tape and embracing digital tools can unlock efficiency and growth for European businesses. The second panel, “Digital Sovereignty in Action”, will focus on building trust and security across borders, highlighting how Europe can strengthen its digital independence in an increasingly interconnected economy. 

Speakers from across business and industry will share practical insights and perspectives, with discussions moderated by MEPs Marion Walsmann and Angelika Niebler.

PROGRAMME:

1. Opening remarks by MEP Marion Walsmann, EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur on European Business Wallets

    

2. Panel I: “Zero Paperwork, Maximum Growth: Cutting Bureaucracy for European Businesses”

   • András Barsi, Senior Advisor Regulatory, Process, Strategy, Aruba
   • Boris Lingl, Head of Technological Innovation Research & Blockchain, DATEV eG

   • Steven Heckler, Senior Advisor for Innovation, Security and Technologies, Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie

      

3. Panel II: “Digital Sovereignty in Action: Scaling Trust and Security Across European Borders”

   • Edoardo Cozzi, EU Policy Officer, Mouvement des Entreprises de France - MEDEF
   • Patrick von Braunmühl, Senior Director Public Affairs, Bundesdruckerei GmbH

   • Quentin Adam, Chief Executive Officer, Clever Cloud

      

4. Closing remarks