1. GGI as a shareholder of the future of Europe (A unique opportunity) 1Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

2. Contents GGI’s history of success The European Commission Your Voice initiative Why this topic is important to GGI The procedure Contact information Questions 2Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

3. GGI – A success story 3Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

4. GGI – Information that led to its admission to the European Commission International contacts (in more than 100 countries) Global alliance of independent business entities Ranked amongst the top ten associations worldwide Carefully selected member firms ( almost 600wo rldwide) High quality standards Experts representing wide range of clients – advocacy role Carefully set and upheld values 4Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

5. GGI - How it became a member of the Consulting Network Preceded by a 1-year long preparatory work GGI was audited, documents requested – similar to GGI due diligance system Possibility to express opinions because of its independence (unlike multinational companies) Umbrella organisation – emphasis on advocacy role GGI top management is now free to contact and consult members of the European Parliament and European Commission 5Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

6. based in Brussels executive body of the EU (the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs) 6Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

7. Responsibilities proposing legislation to the European Parliament, only power to initiate legislation managing and implementing EU Policies and supervising the budget ensuring EU law is upheld by the Member States representing the EU on a global level 7Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

8. Your Voice 8Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

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10. Your Voice Access point to a wide variety of consultations and discussions Enables you play an active role in the policy- making process Set up in the context of the Interactive Policy Making initiative Aims at improving European governance and introducing Better Regulation 10Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

11. Why is Your Voice important to GGI? 11Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

12. The importance of Your Voice Allows participation in public consultations Opinion formed on policy issues forwarded to the European Commission Opportunity of advocacy Regular information on issues forwarded to members Business opportunity 12Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

13. Opinions about the following topics Development Employment and Social Affairs Enterprise Trans-European Networks Economic and Financial Affairs Energy Environment Internal Market Reginal Policy Taxation Budget Competition Customs Enlargement External Relations Humanitarian Aid Justice and Fundamental Rights Research and Technology Trade 13Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

14. Current topics Policy fieldDescriptionDeadline EnvironmentConsultation on the revision of Annexes I and II of the Groundwater Directive (2006/118/EC) October 22, 2013. EnergyInsurance and compensation of damages caused by accidents of nuclear power plants (nuclear liability) October 22, 2013. EnvironmentImplementation Report of the Aarhus Convention to be submitted by the European Union to the Aarhus Secretariat October 14, 2013. EnterprisePublic consultation on the “Experience Economy” as an emerging industry October 11, 2013. 14Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

15. Current topics 2 Policy fieldDescriptionDeadline EnvironmentThe sustainable use of phosphorusDecember 01, 2013. EnergyEvaluation of Energy Labelling Directive and certain aspects of the Ecodesign Directive November 30, 2013. Environment, Enterprise Public consultation on the Green Action Plan for SMEs December 12, 2013. EnvironmentConsultation on the establishment of a quantitative reduction headline target for marine litter December 18, 2013. Internal MarketCrowdfunding in the EU - Exploring the added value of potential EU action December 31, 2013. 15Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

16. The procedure involving GGI Possibility of debate (Skype,WebEx) All clients All members European Commission GGI Head Office GGI member GGI client GGI member GGI client GGI member GGI client GGI member GGI client GGI memberGGI Head OfficeGGI member GGI Head OfficeGGI member European Commission GGI member 16Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

17. The realization process European Commission Prep. Committee Green Paper Your Voice (GGI) 17 Prep. Committe European Commission (Directive Draft) European Parliament (Directive) Member State (2 years) Member State (2 Years) National Parliament (Act) opinion Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

18. Topic description Topics: http://ec.europa.eu/your voice/consultations/index _en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/your voice/consultations/index _en.htm More information tab Background document Reference documents and related consultations Clearly stated aims, objectives, the importance of the results 18Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

19. Summary 19Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

20. Contacts Dr. Laszlo Tunyogi tunyogi@ggi.com +41 76 278 81 32 +36 30 950 60 11 Bernadett Csúsz csuszb@woppaa.org +36 30 274 53 38 20Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

21. For further information: http://ec.europa.eu/yourvoice/index_en.htm 21Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

22. X + 1 Slide Test drive Singel Market Month in 24 languages Key areas: –Jobs (23. – 25. September) –Social rights (30. – 2. October) –Banks (7.-9. October) –E-commerce (14.-16. October) www.europe.eu/newsroom/calendar/event X + 1 slide (Test drive) X + 1 slide (Test drive) Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.22GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME

23. Thank you for your attention! 23Laszlo Tunyogi Dr.GGI CONFERENCE October, 2013. ROME