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Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company that develops software, devices, and cloud services, operating in over 100 countries including all EU member states.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Dusan Chrenek (Principal Adviser Climate Action)

24 Nov 2025 · AI for climate action and potential future cooperation

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

20 Nov 2025 · EU digital policy

Meeting with Marjeta Jager (Deputy Director-General Directorate-General for International Partnerships)

17 Nov 2025 · Discussion on priorities in international partnerships and common areas for co-operation.

Meeting with Piotr Müller (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Nov 2025 · EU legislation on digital markets

Meeting with Ioana-Maria Gligor (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

12 Nov 2025 · Views on digital sovereignty

Meeting with Kilian Gross (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

7 Nov 2025 · Implementation of AI ACT

Microsoft Urges EU to Align Circular Economy Rules with Electronics Recycling

5 Nov 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation to create single market for waste and secondary raw materials.
Their ask — Microsoft requests design requirements that match available recycled materials, increased availability of recycled materials, and scaled recovery, repair, and recycling across the materials lifecycle. They want the Act to enable scalable, transparent, and economically viable circularity markets especially for electronics.12
How it helps them — This would help them achieve their 2030 zero waste target more easily.34
Response to: Circular Economy Act

Microsoft urges EU to accelerate AI adoption in energy sector

5 Nov 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy for deploying digital technologies and AI in energy systems.
Their ask — Microsoft requests fast-track mechanisms for flexibility solutions, increased clean tech startup investments, and avoidance of overly expansive high-risk AI classifications. They advocate for flexible data governance frameworks and consistent EU-level data sharing rules. The company emphasizes that flexibility in the form of load modulation is neither realistic nor viable for datacenters.12345
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory barriers for their AI-powered cloud services and datacenter operations.67
Who loses — Grid operators lose flexibility from datacenters that could help manage peak demand.89
Response to: Strategic Roadmap for digitalisation and AI in the energy sector

Meeting with Vita Jukne (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

29 Oct 2025 · Environmental Omnibus: permitting

Meeting with Antonina Cipollone (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

29 Oct 2025 · Microsoft's views on simplification in relation to environment.

Meeting with Thibaut Kleiner (Director Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

29 Oct 2025 · Discussion on the Cloud and AI Development Act and concerns over current framework.

Microsoft urges EU to enforce existing rules over new digital fairness law

24 Oct 2025
Feedback on — EU proposal to strengthen consumer protection against dark patterns, influencer marketing, and addictive design.
Their ask — Microsoft requests the EU prioritize enforcing existing consumer laws rather than introducing new legislation. They argue recent rules like the DSA and Omnibus Directive need time to prove effectiveness. The company advocates for targeted adjustments limited to specific areas like information requirements, warning that new rules could create redundancies and harm European game developers.1234
How it helps them — This would protect their profitable gaming business model including in-game purchases and loot boxes.56
Who loses — Child protection advocates lose stronger safeguards against manipulative gaming practices targeting minors.78
Response to: Proposal for a Directive/Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on strengthening consumer protection in the digital environment (Digital Fairness Act)

Meeting with Peter Stuckmann (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

23 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on the upcoming Digital Networks Act

Microsoft urges flexible waste heat rules for data centers

8 Oct 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to decarbonize heating and cooling through renewable energy and efficiency.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a case-by-case approach for waste heat reuse requirements instead of blanket obligations for all data centers. They want rules to apply only to newly built facilities with a clear cut-off date for existing centers. They emphasize that successful waste heat reuse requires available off-takers, nearby heating infrastructure, and holistic cost-benefit analysis.1234
How it helps them — This would avoid costly retrofitting and protect mission-critical operations from disruption.56
Who loses — Communities near existing data centers lose potential heat sources for homes and facilities.7
Response to: Heating and cooling strategy: advancing decarbonisation and energy system integration

Microsoft Urges Market-Based Flexibility Definition for Data Centers

8 Oct 2025
Feedback on — EU consultation on electrification plan to shift energy demand from fossil fuels to electricity.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a broad EU-wide definition of flexibility that includes ancillary services like frequency regulation. They want flexibility to be market-based and not limited to specific customer classes, allowing data centers to support the grid without compromising service reliability.12
How it helps them — This would allow Microsoft to participate in grid services markets without disrupting critical customer operations.34
Who loses — Grid operators lose ability to mandate demand reduction from large electricity consumers during peak periods.5
Response to: EU Electrification Action Plan – towards a clean, competitive and integrated energy system

Meeting with Guillaume Roty (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

8 Oct 2025 · - Introduction to Microsoft Standards officer, also elected as the chair of JTC1- ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee as of 2026. - Exchange on the European Standardisation System - Revision Regulation 1025/2012

Microsoft Requests Six-Month Implementation Period for Website Certificate Rules

2 Oct 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation setting technical standards for qualified certificates for website authentication.
Their ask — Microsoft requests an explicit six-month implementation period for providers to comply with new technical requirements. They argue the current 20-day timeframe is unrealistic and recommend future standard updates should include built-in implementation periods.12
How it helps them — This would give Microsoft adequate time to update technical systems without rushing implementation.34
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards reference standards for qualified certificates for website authentication

Microsoft calls for education-first approach to combat cyberbullying

29 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU action plan to address growing cyberbullying affecting minors online.
Their ask — Microsoft requests harmonized EU definitions of cyberbullying while preserving tech companies' ability to set service-specific policies. They advocate education and digital literacy campaigns for children, educators and parents as central measures. They warn against treating age assurance as a solution and urge regulatory simplification to avoid hampering existing frameworks like the Digital Services Act.12345
How it helps them — This preserves their flexibility to design age-appropriate safety features without prescriptive EU requirements.67
Who loses — Children may remain exposed to harm if education replaces stronger platform accountability measures.89
Response to: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Action plan against cyberbullying

Meeting with Thibaut Kleiner (Director Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

29 Sept 2025 · Data Centre and Cloud policies

Meeting with Beatrice Timgren (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Sept 2025 · Environmental Sustainability

Meeting with Oliver Moru (Cabinet of High Representative/ Vice-President Kaja Kallas), Vivian Loonela (Cabinet of High Representative/ Vice-President Kaja Kallas)

16 Sept 2025 · Cybersecurity

Meeting with Cathrin Bauer-Bulst (Cabinet of Commissioner Magnus Brunner)

16 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on security, the EU-U.S. e-evidence agreement, child sexual abuse and access to data.

Meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President) and

16 Sept 2025 · Women Leaders’ Lunch on “Shaping Europe’s Competitiveness in the Digital Era”

Meeting with Ingrid Bellander Todino (Head of Unit Justice and Consumers) and

15 Sept 2025 · Meeting between the Commission and Signatories on the implementation of the Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online+ (“Code of conduct+”)

Meeting with Glenn Micallef (Commissioner) and

11 Sept 2025 · Presenting the initiatives "Close the AI language gap" and "Safeguard Europe’s cultural heritage"

Meeting with João Cotrim De Figueiredo (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Sept 2025 · Digital policy

Meeting with Eszter Lakos (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Sept 2025 · Digital policies

Meeting with Hristo Petrov (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Sept 2025 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with Loránt Vincze (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Sept 2025 · Linguistic diversity in the EU

Meeting with Arba Kokalari (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Sept 2025 · Digital infrastructure

Meeting with Victor Negrescu (Member of the European Parliament) and

3 Sept 2025 · LinkedIn/OECD session on skills-first hiring

Meeting with Marjeta Jager (Deputy Director-General Directorate-General for International Partnerships)

2 Sept 2025 · Microsoft presented their activities in Africa

Meeting with Christel Schaldemose (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Sept 2025 · actual IMCO topics

Microsoft urges faster grid access for datacenters

30 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation on accelerating upgrade, digitalization and expansion of European grid infrastructure.
Their ask — Microsoft requests accelerated grid permitting with clear timelines, harmonized procedures across EU Member States, and reformed connection rules beyond 'first come, first served'. They argue current delays of 3-10 years for datacenter connections undermine Europe's AI competitiveness and recommend priority for projects demonstrating readiness.123
How it helps them — This would reduce connection wait times and enable Microsoft's plan to expand European datacenter capacity by 40%.45
Who loses — Competitors with less ready projects lose queue position to those meeting development milestones faster.6
Response to: European Grid Package

Microsoft urges EU to prioritize implementation over new data rules

11 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to enhance data availability, quality, and governance for AI innovation.
Their ask — Microsoft requests the EU adopt a more deliberate regulatory pace, allowing businesses to digest and comply with new rules before introducing additional legislation. They emphasize focusing on implementing recently adopted data rules like the Data Governance Act and Data Act. The company advocates for voluntary data sharing approaches, making more public sector data openly accessible, and maintaining flexible, decentralized data governance frameworks.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance complexity and allow easier access to training data for AI models.456
Who loses — Smaller companies face continued barriers if complexity isn't reduced and data remains siloed.78
Response to: Communication on a Strategy for a European Data Union

Microsoft opposes network fees in EU Digital Networks Act

10 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation on improving access to secure, fast, reliable connectivity infrastructure.
Their ask — Microsoft urges the Commission to avoid mandatory network fees mechanisms and refrain from expanding telecoms regulation to cloud providers, CDNs, and content providers. They request regulatory simplification and harmonization across Member States instead of new obligations.123
How it helps them — This would protect Microsoft from new compliance costs and telecoms-style regulation on its cloud services.45
Who loses — Telecom operators lose potential revenue from interconnection fees that would fund network upgrades.6
Response to: Digital Networks Act

Meeting with Elena Sancho Murillo (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Jul 2025 · Relevant issues to the ITRE Committee

Meeting with Michael Mcnamara (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Jul 2025 · EU AI policy

Meeting with Sergey Lagodinsky (Member of the European Parliament) and

8 Jul 2025 · Exchange of Views

Meeting with Bart Groothuis (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Jul 2025 · Digital policies

Meeting with Ana Carla Pereira (Director Justice and Consumers)

8 Jul 2025 · Exchange on policy and legislation as well as implementation of accessibility for persons with disabilities and on artificial intelligence

Meeting with Bruno Gonçalves (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Jul 2025 · ITRE policies

Microsoft urges EU to avoid restrictive cloud procurement rules

30 Jun 2025
Feedback on — New EU regulation on cloud and AI infrastructure capacity and development.
Their ask — Microsoft requests that the EU avoid introducing restrictive procurement requirements for cloud services. They want procurement policies to prioritize access to cutting-edge technology rather than imposing local preference measures. The company also calls for streamlined permitting processes, faster grid connections, and avoiding mandatory performance standards for datacenters.1234
How it helps them — This would preserve their market access and avoid restrictions that could limit their ability to compete for EU government contracts.56
Who loses — EU sovereignty advocates lose stronger controls over critical digital infrastructure and government data.7
Response to: Cloud and AI Development Act

Meeting with Manuel Mateo Goyet (Acting Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

26 Jun 2025 · Business Software Alliance and its members consultation on the EU’s upcoming Cloud and AI Development Act.

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

24 Jun 2025 · search for clarity of the Commission’s vision for Europe’s competitiveness and climate action

Microsoft urges strengthened ENISA independence and streamlined EU cybersecurity rules

19 Jun 2025
Feedback on — Revision of EU Cybersecurity Act and certification framework governance.
Their ask — Microsoft requests ENISA receive adequate financial resources and greater autonomy to cooperate with industry partners. They advocate for streamlined certification processes, harmonization with international standards, and simplified compliance requirements across CRA, AI Act, and NIS2. They oppose data localization and urge coordinated market surveillance rather than multiple parallel investigations.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs from multiple certifications and market surveillance inquiries.567
Who loses — EU cybersecurity certification providers lose preference as Microsoft advocates technology and origin neutrality.89
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on revision of the Cybersecurity Act, streamlining and supplementing cybersecurity legislation and repealing Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 April 2019 on ENISA (the European Agency for Cybersecurity) and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification and repealing Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 (Cybersecurity Act) (Text with EEA relevance)

Microsoft calls for harmonized EU data retention rules

18 Jun 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation on mandatory metadata retention by service providers for criminal investigations.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a harmonized EU framework limited to basic subscriber information and traffic data. They want minimal access conditions, transparency requirements, and carve-outs for small companies. The company opposes data localization requirements and government direct access to networks.1234
How it helps them — This would eliminate the need to comply with multiple national requirements across EU markets.56
Who loses — Law enforcement agencies lose flexibility to impose stronger national retention requirements and direct network access.7
Response to: Impact assessment on the mandatory retention of metadata by service providers for the purpose of criminal proceedings

Meeting with Kilian Gross (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

10 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on the GPAI Code of Practice

Microsoft urges EU to prioritize AI diffusion over innovation leadership

4 Jun 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to boost AI adoption in strategic sectors and strengthen Europe's AI capabilities.
Their ask — Microsoft calls for widespread AI adoption across the economy, streamlined AI Act implementation with grace periods and higher compute thresholds, and recognition of transatlantic partnerships. They emphasize that broad diffusion of technology matters more than leading-sector innovation for long-term growth.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance burdens and allow continued operation of their GPAI models under more flexible rules.56
Who loses — Consumer and civil society groups lose stronger safeguards against systemic risks from powerful AI models.7
Response to: Apply AI Strategy: strengthening the AI continent

Meeting with Dan Jørgensen (Commissioner) and

4 Jun 2025 · Decarbonization, digitalisation

Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

3 Jun 2025 · AI in Science and for Startups

Microsoft urges EU-US quantum partnership and open standards

2 Jun 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to develop quantum computing, communication, and sensing technologies.
Their ask — Microsoft requests technology-neutral infrastructure criteria, transatlantic collaboration frameworks, and accelerated post-quantum cryptography migration. They emphasize public-private partnerships and access to cloud-based quantum services.123
How it helps them — This would preserve market access for their cloud quantum services across Europe.45
Who loses — European quantum hardware startups face increased competition from established cloud providers.6
Response to: Commission Communication to the Council and Parliament on the Quantum Strategy of the European Union

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen) and

22 May 2025 · GPAI Code of Practice

Microsoft urges EU to lead global AI governance

21 May 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy for strengthening leadership in global digital affairs and international cooperation.
Their ask — Microsoft requests the EU prioritize international AI standards coordination, strengthen cyber diplomacy through UN frameworks, and increase accountability for nation-state cyberattacks. They advocate for mutual recognition of cybersecurity compliance across jurisdictions and maintaining open procurement markets for cutting-edge technology.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs across jurisdictions and preserve market access for U.S. technology.45
Who loses — European tech companies lose competitive advantage if procurement favors global providers over local alternatives.6
Response to: A strategy for strengthening the EU’s leadership in global digital affairs

Meeting with Kilian Gross (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

20 May 2025 · General-purpose AI model regulation and Code of Practice

Meeting with Vincent Berrutto (Head of Unit Energy)

19 May 2025 · Digitalisation and AI

Meeting with Francesco Zoia Bolzonello (Cabinet of Commissioner Hadja Lahbib)

15 May 2025 · Exchange views on advancing disability inclusion in Europe.

Meeting with Katrin Langensiepen (Member of the European Parliament)

15 May 2025 · accessible and inclusive technology to support EU ambitions

Meeting with Seán Kelly (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

13 May 2025 · Energy Supply, Grids & Energy Intensive Industries

Meeting with Marina Kaljurand (Member of the European Parliament)

7 May 2025 · Digital policy

Meeting with Dóra Dávid (Member of the European Parliament)

7 May 2025 · Digital resilience, AI safety

Meeting with Stefano Cavedagna (Member of the European Parliament)

7 May 2025 · Introductory meeting and discussion about the importance of AI to counter cyberattacks and international interference to democracy

Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · AI

Meeting with Marco La Marca (Cabinet of Commissioner Dubravka Šuica) and

6 May 2025 · Demographic Policy

Meeting with Eva Maydell (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · General Exchange

Meeting with Vasile Dîncu (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · Complying with EU digital regulations and enhancing democratic resilience

Meeting with Billy Kelleher (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · Digitalisation of Europe and impact of AI

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

6 May 2025 · Copyright and generative AI

Meeting with Kristian Vigenin (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · Exchange of views on sustainability

Meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President) and

30 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on EU policies of relevance to Microsoft, including digital regulation, and Microsoft’s European operations and investments

Meeting with Michael McGrath (Commissioner) and

30 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on digital commitments, data protection and consumer protection

Meeting with Glenn Micallef (Commissioner) and

22 Apr 2025 · Digital Affairs and Youth

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on the technical description of the categories of important and critical products with digital elements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 of the European Parliament and of the Council

17 Apr 2025

Meeting with Egelyn Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Michael McGrath)

15 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with Alicia Homs Ginel (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Apr 2025 · Evento: Valoración de los primeros 100 días de la Comisión Europea e impacto en las políticas de juventud

Meeting with Jörgen Warborn (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

9 Apr 2025 · Digital infrastructure

Meeting with Eva Maydell (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Apr 2025 · EU Tech Agenda

Meeting with Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Apr 2025 · IMCO

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen), Xavier Coget (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

7 Apr 2025 · EU digital policy

Meeting with Per Clausen (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Apr 2025 · Clean Industrial Deal, Omnibus Package or the Water Resilience Strategy, Data Centres, etc.

Meeting with Borys Budka (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

1 Apr 2025 · AI, cybersecurity, energy, and connectivity

Meeting with Giorgio Gori (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Apr 2025 · Energy consumption and performance of data centers

Meeting with Pablo Arias Echeverría (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Apr 2025 · Competitiveness and Digital Transformation

Meeting with Thomas Schmitz (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen), Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

21 Mar 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Kilian Gross (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

18 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the concept of ‘downstream modifier’

Microsoft urges EU cybersecurity harmonization and cross-border data access

13 Mar 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to integrate security in legislation and combat online and offline threats.
Their ask — Microsoft advocates for streamlined cybersecurity regulations, calling for alignment across the EU's approximately 250 regulations. They request harmonized data retention laws limited to basic subscriber and traffic data, excluding content, with standardized access conditions. They also push for international agreements on cross-border law enforcement cooperation to replace outdated MLAT frameworks.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance burdens and allow more efficient global data analysis for threat detection.456
Who loses — Privacy advocates lose stronger data localization protections and more restrictive retention requirements.7
Response to: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the European Internal Security Strategy

Meeting with Michael McGrath (Commissioner) and

13 Mar 2025 · Exchange on range of issues related to Commissioner’s portfolio including simplification, digital, data privacy and technology-related developments

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Mar 2025 · EU US e-evidence Telefonat

Meeting with Andrius Kubilius (Commissioner) and

5 Mar 2025 · European defence industry development

Meeting with Kilian Gross (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

4 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the Code of Practice

Meeting with Egelyn Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Michael McGrath), Fiona Knab-Lunny (Cabinet of Commissioner Michael McGrath), Maria Zafra Saura (Cabinet of Commissioner Michael McGrath)

4 Mar 2025 · data protection , the role of AI, competitiveness and simplification

Meeting with Olivier Micol (Head of Unit Justice and Consumers)

3 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Meeting with Nils Behrndt (Deputy Director-General Justice and Consumers)

3 Mar 2025 · Negotiation on EU-US agreement on access to data

Meeting with Hanna Anttilainen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

28 Feb 2025 · Microsoft’s perspective on the functioning of the sector

Meeting with Maria Walsh (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Feb 2025 · Launch of Microsoft Paper on Abusive AI

Meeting with Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Feb 2025 · Exchange about security and defence related topics

Meeting with Magnus Brunner (Commissioner)

16 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on the removal of harmful online content and cybersecurity.

Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Executive Vice-President) and

15 Feb 2025 · Private roundtable on transatlantic and global cooperation on tech organised on the margins of the Munich Security Conference

Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament) and

14 Feb 2025 · Exchange on upcoming digital EU legislation

Meeting with Anna Vernet (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera Rodríguez)

12 Feb 2025 · Microsoft meeting the cabinet of the EVP in charge of competition

Meeting with Kanto Petri (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union)

12 Feb 2025 · Meeting requested by Microsoft. Aim - to provide a deeper presentation of projects and experiences of the company that could be of application relevance to the Data Hub as described in the Customs Reform proposal.

Meeting with Rita Wezenbeek (Director Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

11 Feb 2025 · Opening Session: DSA roundtable discussions on online advertising (Article 46 DSA)

Meeting with Lara Wolters (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

6 Feb 2025 · Competition Policy

Meeting with Ingrid Bellander Todino (Head of Unit Justice and Consumers) and

6 Feb 2025 · First meeting between the Commission and Signatories on the implementation of the Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online+ (“Code of conduct+”), after its integration into the DSA framework

Meeting with Marco Giorello (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

6 Feb 2025 · First meeting between the Commission and Signatories on the implementation of the Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online+ (“Code of conduct+”), after its integration into the DSA framework

Meeting with Aura Salla (Member of the European Parliament) and

5 Feb 2025 · EU Digital Policy

Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Executive Vice-President) and

22 Jan 2025 · EU tech agenda

Meeting with Isabelle Perignon (Director Justice and Consumers)

22 Jan 2025 · to discuss latest activities in consumer area, in particular Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with Ivars Ijabs (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

13 Dec 2024 · European defence industry programme (EDIP)

Meeting with Andreas Schwab (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Dec 2024 · DMA implementation

Meeting with Jeroen Lenaers (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

5 Dec 2024 · Microsoft

Meeting with Jüri Ratas (Member of the European Parliament)

3 Dec 2024 · Artificial intelligence and EU competitiveness

Meeting with Adnan Dibrani (Member of the European Parliament) and

20 Nov 2024 · Digitalisering och konkurrenskraft

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

3 Oct 2024 · Physical meeting - Discussion on how Microsoft could support DG TAXUD in general going forward

Microsoft urges flexible, risk-based approach to child safety guidelines

30 Sept 2024
Feedback on — EU guidelines on protecting minors online under the Digital Services Act.
Their ask — Microsoft requests the Commission maintain a risk-based and proportionate approach, avoid prescriptive impact assessments that duplicate existing requirements, and clarify a preferred pan-European approach to age assurance. They emphasize the need for interoperability across regulatory regimes and flexibility to allow different safety measures for different platform types.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance burdens and allow them to leverage existing assessments across jurisdictions.45
Response to: Guidelines on the Protection of Minors online (under Article 28 of the Digital Services Act)

Meeting with Javier Zarzalejos (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

24 Sept 2024 · CSA Regulation

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Sept 2024 · International e-evidence agreements (EU-US & UN Cybercrime convention)

Meeting with Elina Melngaile (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis), Gints Freimanis (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis), Kevin Keary (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

16 Sept 2024 · Deepfakes and misinformation

Microsoft urges simpler transparency reporting for child safety measures

4 Sept 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring service providers to report on personal data processing for child safety.
Their ask — Microsoft requests reduced granularity in reporting requirements, arguing the current template requires excessive engineering work that may not be completed before the regulation expires in 2026. They advocate for minimizing detailed metrics and avoiding requirements to track different file types processed.123
How it helps them — This would reduce engineering costs and allow resources to focus on safety measures instead.45
Who loses — Policymakers lose detailed data needed to assess how effectively companies detect child abuse content.67
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down a standard form for the data included in the report on the processing of personal data published and reported to the competent supervisory authority and to the Commission by service providers under Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Microsoft urges clearer incident reporting thresholds for NIS2

25 Jul 2024
Feedback on — NIS2 implementing regulation on cybersecurity risk management and incident reporting for digital service providers.
Their ask — Microsoft requests clearer significance thresholds for incident reporting, particularly regarding when entities become aware of incidents and financial loss calculations. They advocate for removing the €100,000 aggregate threshold and using only percentage-based metrics. They also seek clarification on when service unavailability triggers reporting obligations.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their compliance burden and allow them to focus resources on truly significant incidents.456
Who loses — Regulators and affected parties may receive delayed incident notifications during investigation periods.78
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2022/2555 as regards technical and methodological requirements of cybersecurity risk-management measures and further specification of the cases in which an incident is considered to be significant with regard to DNS service providers, TLD name registries, cloud computing service providers, data centre service providers, content delivery network providers, managed service providers, managed security service providers, providers of online market places, of online search engines and of social networking services platforms, and trust service providers

Meeting with Piotr Müller (Member of the European Parliament) and

24 Jul 2024 · Digital policy during the upcoming parliamentary term

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament) and

11 Jul 2024 · Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Age Assurance

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

2 Jul 2024 · EU’s competitiveness, transatlantic relationship

Meeting with Elina Melngaile (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis), Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

2 Jul 2024 · EU-US cooperation under Trade and Technology Council, Microsoft’s support for Ukraine and fight against disinformation

Microsoft urges EU to avoid new telecom regulations

21 Jun 2024
Feedback on — EU consultation on future connectivity infrastructure and digital transformation goals.
Their ask — Microsoft opposes extending telecom regulations to cloud services and rejects mandatory network fees. They argue the current regulatory framework is sufficient and that preemptive regulation should be approached with great caution. The company wants regulatory simplification and harmonization rather than new frameworks.123
How it helps them — This would protect their cloud business from telecom regulation and network fees.45
Who loses — Telecom operators lose potential revenue from network fees for carrying Microsoft's traffic.6
Response to: WHITE PAPER How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Executive Vice-President)

4 Jun 2024 · Competition in AI and wider tech sector

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

4 Jun 2024 · Artificial intelligence, elections, disinformation

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

24 May 2024 · Fact or Fiction: Combatting disinformation and deepfakes ahead of the EU Elections – Microsoft Roundtable Luncheon, EUI SOU2024

Meeting with Stéphanie Yon-Courtin (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Apr 2024 · DMA - Concurrence

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

15 Apr 2024 · Roundtable with national authorities on elections

Meeting with Kim Van Sparrentak (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Apr 2024 · =

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

8 Apr 2024 · Tech and Russian independent media

Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2024 · Digital policy

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

11 Mar 2024 · AI in elections

Meeting with Alexandra Geese (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Mar 2024 · Event LV Sachsen: Kann KI helfen, um KI zu zähmen?

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Feb 2024 · CSAM (Staff-level)

Meeting with Dita Charanzová (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Feb 2024 · cybersecurity

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President)

16 Feb 2024 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Alexandra Geese (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Feb 2024 · Event: Artificial Intelligence in a Year of Elections

Microsoft urges delay in DSA transparency reporting templates

24 Jan 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring standardized transparency reports on content moderation practices.
Their ask — Microsoft requests extending the implementation timeline to January 2025 or at minimum 6 months after final adoption. They argue the proposed templates create obligations beyond the DSA text and impose disproportionate burdens on smaller services. They seek separate templates by service type and removal of requirements for tracking internal processes not covered by DSA.123
How it helps them — This would reduce engineering costs and allow smaller services to invest elsewhere.45
Who loses — Researchers and public agencies lose standardized data for comparing content moderation practices.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down templates concerning the transparency reporting obligations of providers of intermediary services and of providers of online platforms under Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Meeting with Ville Niinistö (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

18 Jan 2024 · Carbon removals

Meeting with Anna Cavazzini (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jan 2024 · Digital Future of Europe

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner)

17 Jan 2024 · COP28 and future COP meetings; energy systems; methane emissions

Meeting with Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jan 2024 · The Future of Digital Europe

Meeting with Cristian-Silviu Buşoi (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jan 2024 · Microsoft manifesto for the next EU term and digital future of Europe

Meeting with Sergey Lagodinsky (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

16 Jan 2024 · Artificial Intelligence Act - Dinner sponsored by Microsoft

Meeting with Engin Eroglu (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Jan 2024 · Austausch über AI Act

Meeting with Andreas Schwab (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Jan 2024 · Digitalpolitik

Meeting with Franc Bogovič (Member of the European Parliament) and Schneider Electric

16 Jan 2024 · Meeting on AI act and GDPR to the Digital Services Act (DSA)

Meeting with Marina Kaljurand (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Jan 2024 · Artificial intelligence

Meeting with Stelios Kympouropoulos (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Jan 2024 · AI and impact of technology on democracy, competitiveness, resilience and skills

Meeting with Dita Charanzová (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Jan 2024 · AI Act

Microsoft urges one-year delay in EU data center reporting rules

15 Jan 2024
Feedback on — EU scheme establishing sustainability indicators and reporting requirements for data centers.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a one-year transition period to report only basic metrics initially, removal of new indicators not consulted with stakeholders, and legal protections for confidential business information. They argue the expanded requirements were introduced without proper consultation and create security risks.123
How it helps them — This would give them more time to prepare reporting systems and avoid immediate disclosure of competitively sensitive data.45
Who loses — Policymakers and the public lose timely transparency on data center energy consumption and environmental impact.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... on the first phase of the establishment of a common Union rating scheme for data centres

Meeting with Eleonora Ocello (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and LinkedIn Ireland

10 Jan 2024 · DMA

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

10 Jan 2024 · Interim-Derogation from ePrivacy Directive

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

5 Dec 2023 · Staff Level: Lunch on the Future of Encryption

Meeting with Sunčana Glavak (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for opinion) and Video Games Europe

16 Nov 2023 · Right to repair ENVI Opinion

Meeting with Eva Maydell (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

16 Nov 2023 · AI Act

Meeting with Eleonora Ocello (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

16 Nov 2023 · DMA

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Nov 2023 · Exchange of views on the agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on cross-border access to electronic evidence for judicial cooperation in criminal matters (staff level)

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

9 Nov 2023 · Posizione AmCham su CRA

Microsoft urges tech-neutral approach to EU cybersecurity certification scheme

29 Oct 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing voluntary cybersecurity certification scheme for ICT products.
Their ask — Microsoft requests that EU cybersecurity certification remain non-political and technology-neutral. They oppose adding non-technical political requirements, arguing certification requires technical expertise to create tech-neutral solutions. They recommend changes to vulnerability management, protection profile development, and implementation timelines.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and allow more time to adapt their systems.45
Who loses — Users lose faster vulnerability disclosures and potentially stronger security protections.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of the European Common Criteria-based cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCC)

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Oct 2023 · Digital policies

Meeting with Laura Ballarín Cereza (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

18 Oct 2023 · Green Claims

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

2 Oct 2023 · Green Claims

Meeting with Stéphanie Yon-Courtin (Member of the European Parliament) and Coalition for App Fairness

27 Sept 2023 · DMA

Microsoft urges faster EU cybersecurity certification and global cooperation

15 Sept 2023
Feedback on — Evaluation of ENISA's performance and the EU cybersecurity certification framework.
Their ask — Microsoft requests ENISA operate with greater autonomy and speed in certification development, invest in cloud and AI security expertise, and ensure technology-neutral certification frameworks. They emphasize the urgent need to finalize certification schemes, noting that no EU cybersecurity certifications are currently operational despite years of development.1234
How it helps them — This would enable Microsoft to certify products faster and access EU markets more easily.56
Who loses — EU regulators lose leverage to impose region-specific security requirements on global tech providers.78
Response to: Evaluation of the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of ENISA and of its working practices, and of the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework

Microsoft Backs EU Patent Reform to Cut Licensing Costs

9 Aug 2023
Feedback on — Proposed EU regulation on standard essential patents licensing and transparency.
Their ask — Microsoft supports the proposed regulation and requests amendments to explicitly include wireless communication standards like Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G within its scope.123
How it helps them — This would reduce transaction costs and provide clarity on licensing standards critical to their business.456
Who loses — Patent holders lose flexibility in licensing negotiations and litigation leverage over technology companies.78
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on standard essential patents and amending Regulation (EU)2017/1001

Meeting with Lucrezia Busa (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders) and Google

2 Aug 2023 · Artificial intelligence

Meeting with Lina Gálvez (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

18 Jul 2023 · Cyber Solidarity Act

Microsoft urges EU to include NATO allies in Cyber Solidarity Act

14 Jul 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on cybersecurity preparedness, detection, and incident response.
Their ask — Microsoft requests cooperation with critical infrastructure entities under NIS2 Directive, removal of technological sovereignty requirements that exclude NATO-based providers, and mandatory use of state-of-the-art cloud and AI technologies in Security Operations Centers. They want providers headquartered in NATO member countries to participate in Digital Europe Programme tenders.123
How it helps them — This would allow Microsoft to compete for EU cybersecurity contracts despite US headquarters.45
Who loses — EU-based cybersecurity providers lose protection from US tech giant competition.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down measures to strengthen solidarity and capacities in the Union to detect, prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents

Microsoft urges EU to harmonize cybersecurity certification schemes

14 Jul 2023
Feedback on — Amendment to EU Cybersecurity Act regarding managed security services certification.
Their ask — Microsoft requests that cybersecurity certification be non-political, technologically neutral, and include strategic partners. They advocate for harmonization with international standards and cross-border recognition within the Digital Single Market to avoid fragmentation.123
How it helps them — This would reduce certification costs and enable consistent market access across Europe.456
Who loses — Member States lose ability to set unique national security requirements and certification schemes.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2019/881 as regards managed security services

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

29 Jun 2023 · Technological developments, AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Public Sector.

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Member of the European Parliament)

29 Jun 2023 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Jun 2023 · Allgemeiner Austausch zu Kohlenstoff-Entnahmen

Meeting with Nora Bednarski (Cabinet of Commissioner Helena Dalli)

6 Jun 2023 · EU policy and regulatory measures on accessibility and Microsoft accessibility-related policy and initiatives.

Meeting with Geneviève Tuts (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders), Lucrezia Busa (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders)

24 May 2023 · Data protection and AI

Meeting with Deirdre Clune (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

23 May 2023 · EU AI Act

Meeting with Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield (Member of the European Parliament) and

18 May 2023 · Data privacy

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament) and

18 May 2023 · LIBE Mission

Meeting with Liliane Karlinger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Michele Piergiovanni (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

28 Apr 2023 · large language models and search

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Apr 2023 · Generative AI (staff level)

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Apr 2023 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Eleonora Ocello (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

26 Apr 2023 · DMA

Meeting with Jeroen Lenaers (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

25 Apr 2023 · PEGA report and recommendations

Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

21 Apr 2023 · EU Cyber Resilience Act

Meeting with Alejandro Cainzos (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

20 Apr 2023 · G7

Meeting with Pascal Arimont (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

18 Apr 2023 · Revision of the Product Liability Directive

Meeting with Ivars Ijabs (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

6 Apr 2023 · Interoperable Europe Act

Microsoft urges EU to prioritize durable carbon removal technologies

23 Mar 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing certification framework for carbon removals to support climate neutrality.
Their ask — Microsoft requests clear definitions differentiating carbon removals from reductions, stronger durability standards favoring long-term storage solutions, and robust additionality tests. They want certification access for experimental engineered solutions like direct air capture and carbon mineralization.1234
How it helps them — This would enable them to meet their carbon-negative commitments using preferred high-durability technologies.567
Who loses — Nature-based solution providers face stricter leakage accounting and lower priority versus engineered technologies.89
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals

Meeting with Christel Schaldemose (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Mar 2023 · AI act

Meeting with Kim Van Sparrentak (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

2 Mar 2023 · AI

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

2 Mar 2023 · Artificial Intelligence act

Meeting with Dragoş Tudorache (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

1 Mar 2023 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Sergey Lagodinsky (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Handelsverband Deutschland

1 Mar 2023 · Artificial Intelligence Act

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Feb 2023 · Austausch zu KI-Regulierung

Meeting with Alexandra Geese (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Feb 2023 · ChatGPT and AI Act

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament) and

26 Feb 2023 · Participant at EIF-GSMA Roundtable discussion: "‘Connecting Europe to its 2030 Digital Decade Targets’"

Meeting with Kosma Złotowski (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Spotify

15 Feb 2023 · Artificial Intelligence Act

Meeting with Rob Rooken (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

14 Feb 2023 · AI Act

Meeting with Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

14 Feb 2023 · Discussion on the AIA

Meeting with Karlo Ressler (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Feb 2023 · AI Act

Meeting with Petar Vitanov (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

14 Feb 2023 · AI Act

Response to Joint Communication on European Space Strategy for Security and Defence

10 Feb 2023

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

7 Feb 2023 · Meeting new VP for European Affairs on digital topics

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

25 Jan 2023 · Stakeholder consultation on the CRA

Meeting with Sara Cerdas (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Jan 2023 · Preparatory call for Building the Future Conference

Microsoft urges phased EU cybersecurity regulation with industry consultation

22 Jan 2023
Feedback on — EU proposal to set mandatory cybersecurity requirements for digital products and services.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a detailed implementation roadmap with flexible timelines, phased enforcement starting with less critical products, and continuous stakeholder consultation. They want harmonized standards aligned with international practices and adequate preparation time before requirements take effect.1234
How it helps them — This would give them more time to adapt complex systems and reduce compliance costs.56
Who loses — Consumers may face delayed stronger protections if critical product standards take longer to develop.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President)

17 Jan 2023 · Disinformation, Political ads

Meeting with Alin Mituța (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

17 Jan 2023 · European Digital Identity Framework (eID)

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

12 Jan 2023 · Closed door stakeholders meeting on Child Sexual Abuse Regulation with MEP Alex Agius Saliba and MEP Helene Fritzon

Meeting with Chris Uregian (Cabinet of Vice-President Margaritis Schinas), Despina Spanou (Cabinet of Vice-President Margaritis Schinas)

11 Jan 2023 · Cybersecurity Skills Academy

Meeting with Jan Huitema (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

9 Jan 2023 · Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

16 Nov 2022 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Javier Zarzalejos (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

16 Nov 2022 · Meeting with Microsoft, to discuss the proposal on preventing and combating child sexual abuse online

Meeting with Maria da Graça Carvalho (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion) and APPLiA (Home Appliance Europe)

5 Oct 2022 · Data Act

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

3 Oct 2022 · Action plan for the digitalisation of the energy sector.

Meeting with Ylva Johansson (Commissioner)

3 Oct 2022 · Meeting with Mr Brad Smith, CEO of Microsoft. Topics discussed - CSA and other digital topics from Commissioner Johansson portfolio

Meeting with Ylva Johansson (Commissioner) and

3 Oct 2022 · Exchange of views on CSA

Microsoft seeks relaxed battery standards in EU device rules

28 Sept 2022
Feedback on — EU ecodesign requirements for mobile phones, cordless phones and tablets on durability and repairability.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a 24-month transition period, narrowing of spare parts requirements, and deletion of battery capacity limits requiring 83% at 500 cycles and 80% at 1000 cycles. They want standards lowered to 70% capacity over 1000 cycles and removal of operating system restore requirements.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce design constraints and allow faster product launches without extensive battery testing.56
Who loses — Consumers lose longer-lasting batteries and face devices with lower battery performance over time.7
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… laying down ecodesign requirements for mobile phones, cordless phones and slate tablets pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending [add reference to the revised Ecodesign Regulation on standby, networked standby and off mode]

Meeting with Antonius Manders (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

28 Sept 2022 · Video Games

Meeting with Birgit Sippel (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

22 Sept 2022 · Exchange of Views on Privacy & Data Protection

Meeting with Karen Melchior (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

14 Sept 2022 · Data Act

Microsoft urges voluntary child abuse detection safeguards

12 Sept 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring online services to detect and report child sexual abuse material.
Their ask — Microsoft requests permission to voluntarily use existing detection technologies with appropriate safeguards, rather than waiting for detection orders. They want the regulation amended to allow practices currently permitted under interim Regulation 2021/1232. They also seek clarification that enterprise service providers should not be required to monitor their commercial and government customers' data.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to continue current scanning practices without legal uncertainty.4
Who loses — Privacy advocates lose stronger protections against voluntary corporate surveillance of communications.5
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse

Meeting with Alin Mituța (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

7 Sept 2022 · Data Act

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

6 Sept 2022 · meeting with the Green Digital Coalition - Main topic : state of play on sustainable digitalization

Meeting with Didier Reynders (Commissioner) and

7 Jul 2022 · Ukraine and war crimes

Meeting with Elina Melngaile (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

27 Jun 2022 · EU-U.S. Trade & Technology Council (TTC)

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a minimum threshold for greenhouse gas emissions savings of recycled carbon fuels and by specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and from recycled carbon fuels

16 Jun 2022

Meeting with Geneviève Tuts (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders), Lucrezia Busa (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders)

16 Jun 2022 · Data protection and privacy and workstreams concerning war crimes in Ukraine

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

16 Jun 2022 · Disinformation

Meeting with Alexandra Geese (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Jun 2022 · EDPS conference panel on enforcement

Meeting with Monika Maglione (Cabinet of Commissioner Ylva Johansson)

2 Jun 2022 · The participant’s and the EU efforts to prevent and tackle child sexual abuse.

Meeting with Christel Schaldemose (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Video Games Europe

25 May 2022 · DSA and DMA impact on the gaming sector, consumer protection, loot boxes

Meeting with Billy Kelleher (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

25 May 2022 · DORA

Microsoft urges phased approach to EU cyber resilience rules

24 May 2022
Feedback on — EU proposal to set cybersecurity requirements for connected products and services.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a gradual implementation starting with basic requirements before adding stricter rules. They want outcomes-focused practices rather than prescriptive implementations, and self-attestation as the default verification method. The company advocates for leveraging existing global standards and avoiding fragmentation.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and preserve flexibility to innovate security solutions.45
Who loses — Consumers may face delays in stronger security protections for high-risk scenarios.6
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for connected products and associated services (Cyber Resilience Act)

Microsoft urges EU to adopt Zero Trust cybersecurity model

18 May 2022
Feedback on — New EU regulation on information security in EU institutions, bodies and agencies.
Their ask — Microsoft recommends EU institutions explore implementing the Zero Trust security model, which eliminates inherent trust inside traditional networks. They urge establishing clear structures for cooperation with industry and leveraging international best practices and standards.123
How it helps them — This would position Microsoft as a key security partner providing expertise and services to EU institutions.45
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on information security in the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union

Microsoft urges EU to adopt Zero Trust cybersecurity model

18 May 2022
Feedback on — New EU regulation on cybersecurity for EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Their ask — Microsoft recommends the EU institutions explore implementing the Zero Trust model and establish structural cooperation with industry to share cybersecurity information and expertise. They emphasize leveraging international best practices and equipping defenders with advanced security tools.123
How it helps them — This positions Microsoft's cloud security products as solutions for EU institutions.45
Who loses — Competing cybersecurity vendors lose if Microsoft's Zero Trust model becomes the standard.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down measures for a high common level of cybersecurity at the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Executive Vice-President) and

18 May 2022 · Digital policies

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President)

18 May 2022 · Code of Practice, Privacy Shield, DSA and political advertising

Meeting with Marcel Kolaja (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

17 May 2022 · discussion on the provisions of the European Digital Identity framework, especially on Qualified Website Authentication Certificates in Article 45

Microsoft seeks limits on government data access powers

13 May 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on fair access to and use of data across businesses and government.
Their ask — Microsoft requests clearer protections for trade secrets and customer data, limiting which entities can be compelled to share data. They want government data access requests directed only to parties contractually responsible, not infrastructure providers. They oppose mandated technical interoperability standards that would make all services identical.123
How it helps them — This would protect their contractual relationships with cloud customers and preserve differentiation of services.45
Who loses — Governments lose broader emergency access powers to privately held data for public interest purposes.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act)

Microsoft urges EU aggregate royalty system for standard patents

9 May 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation addressing transparency and licensing of standard essential patents.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a mechanism to determine aggregate royalty rates for all standard essential patents through consolidated proceedings. They argue this would provide transparency about total licensing costs and prevent excessive demands that disadvantage new market entrants.123
How it helps them — This would let them know total licensing costs upfront and avoid paying inflated rates.45
Who loses — Patent holders lose ability to negotiate higher rates and must accept collective adjudication.6
Response to: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain aspects related to Standard Essential Patents

Meeting with Elina Melngaile (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis), Zaneta Vegnere (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

28 Mar 2022 · - Transatlantic relations - preparation of the TTC in May 2022 - Open Strategic Autonomy - Support to Ukraine

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Executive Vice-President) and

17 Mar 2022 · Digital Policies

Meeting with Filomena Chirico (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton), Valère Moutarlier (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

15 Mar 2022 · Microsoft approach to Europe’s digital plans

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

8 Mar 2022 · Meeting on AI Act

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

28 Feb 2022 · Current developments in digital policies and, in particular, how Europe is updating EU competition rules and tools to the digital age.

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

11 Feb 2022 · Green Deal

Meeting with Petar Vitanov (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Deutsche Telekom

9 Feb 2022 · AI Act

Microsoft urges narrow cybercrime treaty focused on cooperation

7 Feb 2022
Feedback on — UN negotiations on a new international convention to counter cybercrime.
Their ask — Microsoft wants the treaty narrowly focused on cyber-dependent crimes, avoiding content regulation, terrorism, or state behavior discussions. They seek enhanced international cooperation, improved public-private collaboration on lawful data access, and transparent multistakeholder participation throughout negotiations.1234
How it helps them — This would prevent conflicts of laws and enable Microsoft to challenge government data requests.56
Who loses — Governments seeking broader surveillance powers or content control lose expanded legal authority.7
Response to: Recommendation for a Council Decision authorising the participation in negotiations on a United Nations Convention on ‘Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes’ pursuant to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 74/247

Meeting with Sergey Lagodinsky (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

3 Feb 2022 · Artificial Intelligence Act

Meeting with Geneviève Tuts (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders), Lucrezia Busa (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders)

3 Dec 2021 · Data protection and safe data transfers

Meeting with Petar Vitanov (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

27 Oct 2021 · AI Act

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Oct 2021 · Sujets numériques (équipe)

Meeting with Virginijus Sinkevičius (Commissioner) and

23 Sept 2021 · Exchange of views on the initiatives under the European Green Deal, in particular in the areas of circular economy, zero pollution and sustainable finance.

Meeting with Koen Doens (Director-General Directorate-General for International Partnerships)

20 Sept 2021 · EU development agenda

Meeting with Arto Virtanen (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen), Olai Voionmaa (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

17 Sept 2021 · Digital connectivity in Africa; programming

Meeting with Elina Melngaile (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

13 Sept 2021 · Developments on the Trade and Technology Council

Meeting with Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová)

10 Sept 2021 · Disinformation

Meeting with Billy Kelleher (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

8 Sept 2021 · DORA

Microsoft urges EU to adopt open standards for digital identity

1 Sept 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing framework for European Digital Identity wallet system.
Their ask — Microsoft requests the Commission champion a technology-agnostic trust framework based on open standards, rather than mandating specific technical implementations. They want browsers to independently determine trusted certificate providers and warn that proposed Qualified Website Authentication Certificates face interoperability problems.1234
How it helps them — This preserves Microsoft's control over its trusted certificate program and browser security.56
Who loses — EU regulators lose ability to mandate specific certificate providers in browsers.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 as regards establishing a framework for a European Digital Identity

Meeting with Dubravka Šuica (Vice-President)

31 Aug 2021 · Courtesy meeting as part of the Bled Forum

Microsoft urges principles-based approach for EU AI regulation

6 Aug 2021
Feedback on — New EU regulation establishing harmonized rules for artificial intelligence development and use.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a more flexible, principles-based regulatory framework that focuses on outcomes rather than prescriptive requirements. They advocate for creating new roles of 'technology supplier' and 'deployer' to better allocate responsibilities across the AI value chain. They also seek adjustments to requirements like data quality standards, arguing current obligations are unworkable for many AI scenarios.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their compliance burden and allow continued innovation in AI services.45
Who loses — Users lose stronger data quality protections and clearer accountability from AI providers.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL LAYING DOWN HARMONISED RULES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT) AND AMENDING CERTAIN UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTS

Microsoft Urges Technology-Neutral Approach to EU AI Liability Rules

28 Jul 2021
Feedback on — EU proposal to adapt civil liability rules for AI-enabled products and services.
Their ask — Microsoft requests the Commission maintain technology-neutral liability rules rather than creating AI-specific regulations. They argue producers should not face heightened liability simply because products include AI components. The company advocates for evidence-based reform with real-world examples of harm before making major changes.123
How it helps them — This would avoid deterring them from offering AI products to EU consumers.45
Who loses — Consumers lose stronger protections when AI systems cause unforeseen harm or injury.67
Response to: Proposal for a Directive adapting liability rules to the digital age and Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

9 Jul 2021 · Ongoing digital files

Meeting with Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)

29 Jun 2021 · European recovery, Twin transition, Digital and Regulatory agenda

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President)

29 Jun 2021 · The main topics for the meeting were: transatlantic relations with a focus on US-EU Trade and Technology Council; digital trade and WTO e-commerce negotiations; Digital angle of economic recovery.

Microsoft urges voluntary data sharing over government mandates

25 Jun 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation on data access, sharing, and legal protection of databases.
Their ask — Microsoft requests flexible voluntary frameworks for data sharing instead of mandatory government access rights. They advocate for industry-led standards and model agreements rather than technical mandates that could stifle innovation.123
How it helps them — This would avoid mandatory disclosure of customer data and preserve their competitive advantage.45
Who loses — Public authorities lose direct access to private sector data for public interest purposes.6
Response to: Regulation establishing a framework for the use of data in the EU

Meeting with Alina-Stefania Ujupan (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

14 Jun 2021 · Digital taxation

Meeting with Agnieszka Skonieczna (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton), Filomena Chirico (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton), Valère Moutarlier (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

28 May 2021 · Discussions on cloud, platforms and AI regulation

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

28 May 2021 · Data privacy

Microsoft Backs EU Digital Markets Act to Curb Gatekeepers

3 May 2021
Feedback on — New EU regulation targeting large digital platforms acting as market gatekeepers.
Their ask — Microsoft supports the DMA's approach to regulating gatekeepers but requests modifications: ban search engines from paying for default positions, require cross-platform tools to support competitors equally, create safe harbors to exempt challenger platforms, remove cloud computing services from scope, and establish clearer regulatory dialogue processes.12345
How it helps them — This would help Microsoft's Bing search engine and Xbox Game Pass compete against Google and Apple.678
Who loses — Google and Apple lose revenue from default search deals and app store commissions.910
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)

Meeting with Salla Saastamoinen (Director-General Justice and Consumers)

27 Apr 2021 · To discuss future developments of MS in Europe

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová), Marie Frenay (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová)

22 Apr 2021 · Media pluralism

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

12 Apr 2021 · Digital compass, sovereignty, the recovery plan

Microsoft Seeks Clarification on EU Critical Infrastructure Directive

6 Apr 2021
Feedback on — New EU directive on resilience of critical infrastructure against cyber and physical threats.
Their ask — Microsoft requests clearer definitions distinguishing cyber risks (covered by NIS2) from physical risks, exemption of digital infrastructure from reporting obligations, and more structured industry involvement in policymaking.123
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory complexity and avoid duplicative compliance requirements across multiple directives.4
Who loses — Regulators lose broader oversight if digital infrastructure providers face fewer reporting obligations.5
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the resilience of critical entities

Microsoft urges narrower scope for Digital Services Act obligations

31 Mar 2021
Feedback on — New EU regulation on digital services liability, content moderation, and platform obligations.
Their ask — Microsoft requests exemptions for enterprise hosting services and clearer definitions of covered services. They want obligations tailored to different service types rather than uniform requirements. Microsoft also seeks reduced audit frequency and limits on data access requirements for large platforms.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid forcing them to breach enterprise customer contracts.456
Who loses — Users lose stronger protections as enterprise-hosted illegal content would be harder to remove.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

30 Mar 2021 · Trade policy

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament) and

26 Mar 2021 · Artificial Intelligence and BigTech

Microsoft urges EU harmonization across cybersecurity rules

17 Mar 2021
Feedback on — Revised EU directive on cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure and services.
Their ask — Microsoft requests harmonization between NIS2 and sector-specific rules like DORA to avoid overlapping requirements. They urge voluntary rather than mandatory certification schemes and oppose strict enforcement measures like 'naming and shaming'. They recommend 72-hour incident reporting instead of 24 hours and want clarification on cloud provider responsibilities.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid diverting security resources to redundant exercises.56
Who loses — Regulators lose stronger enforcement tools and faster incident visibility across member states.78
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148

Meeting with Sabine Verheyen (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

17 Mar 2021 · Publishers Rights

Meeting with Karen Melchior (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

12 Mar 2021 · Digital Services Act (DSA)

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President)

11 Mar 2021 · Czech women in AI - monthly clinic

Meeting with Stephen Quest (Director-General Joint Research Centre)

9 Mar 2021 · Introductory exchange of views

Microsoft urges changes to EU financial tech oversight rules

15 Feb 2021
Feedback on — New EU regulation on digital operational resilience for financial sector ICT services.
Their ask — Microsoft requests clearer coordination between DORA and NIS 2 frameworks to avoid duplicate oversight. They want a single Lead Overseer rather than three authorities, and oversight limited to services used for critical functions. They seek clarification on third-country provisions and due process protections before contract terminations.12345
How it helps them — This would avoid duplicative regulatory work and give them a single primary regulatory contact point.67
Who loses — Financial sector regulators lose some oversight flexibility and enforcement options over critical tech providers.8
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on digital operational resilience for the financial sector and amending Regulations (EC) No 1060/2009, (EU) No 648/2012, (EU) No 600/2014 and (EU) No 909/2014

Microsoft Urges EU-Wide Legal Basis for Health Data Research

3 Feb 2021
Feedback on — New EU regulation establishing European Health Data Space for cross-border health data sharing.
Their ask — Microsoft requests EU-wide legislation establishing a specific legal basis for secondary use of health data in research. They want harmonized rules replacing fragmented national interpretations of GDPR Article 9. The company also seeks promotion of privacy-enhancing technologies and interoperability standards in procurement.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce legal uncertainty and liability risks when accessing third-party health datasets.567
Response to: Proposal for Regulation [tbc] on the European Health Data Space, digital health services and products and the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) in health

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen), Charmaine Hili (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

21 Jan 2021 · Detection & reporting of child sexual abuse online and other illegal content (e.g. terrorist content); differences between traditional & cloud-based communications services; Digital Services Act.

Meeting with Salla Saastamoinen (Director-General Justice and Consumers)

6 Jan 2021 · Meeting with Vice President for European Government Affairs of Microsoft to discuss Post-Schrems and E-evidence

Microsoft urges voluntary approach to child abuse detection online

30 Dec 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring platforms to detect, remove and report child sexual abuse material.
Their ask — Microsoft wants regulations that support voluntary efforts rather than mandate them. They seek legal clarity to reduce barriers and avoid conflicts with other laws that criminals exploit.12
How it helps them — This protects their existing detection systems and avoids liability for good-faith efforts.34
Who loses — Child protection advocates lose mandatory detection requirements that would force all platforms to act.5
Response to: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the detection, removal and reporting of child sexual abuse online, and establishing the EU centre to prevent and counter child sexual abuse

Meeting with Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová)

17 Dec 2020 · EDAP, DSA

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová) and

16 Dec 2020 · EDAP,DSA

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

2 Dec 2020 · Roundtable with platforms on DSA and DMA

Microsoft urges EU to allow transfer of cybercrime investigations

16 Nov 2020
Feedback on — New EU regulation on cross-border police cooperation against organized crime and terrorism.
Their ask — Microsoft requests that police be given the ability to transfer investigations from victim jurisdictions to suspect jurisdictions. They argue this would prevent suspects from facing multiple investigations in different Member States for the same cybercrime and ensure the full extent of crimes can be considered.12
How it helps them — This would reduce the number of separate investigations Microsoft must respond to for single cybercrime incidents.34
Who loses — Victim countries lose direct control over investigations affecting their citizens and residents.5
Response to: Commission Proposal for a Regulation from the European Parliament and the Council on a EU Police Cooperation Code (PCC)

Meeting with Catherine Sustek (Cabinet of Vice-President Margaritis Schinas), Despina Spanou (Cabinet of Vice-President Margaritis Schinas)

13 Nov 2020 · Pact for skills, EEA

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

21 Oct 2020 · Trade policy

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

28 Sept 2020 · Follow-up to White Paper on Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Salla Saastamoinen (Director-General Justice and Consumers)

25 Sept 2020 · To discuss GDPR, Misinformation commercial scams, AI and AI liability

Meeting with Monique Pariat (Director-General Migration and Home Affairs)

22 Sept 2020 · EU Internet Forum

Microsoft urges risk-based AI regulation combining mandatory and voluntary measures

10 Sept 2020
Feedback on — EU proposal for regulation laying down requirements for artificial intelligence systems.
Their ask — Microsoft requests a mixed regulatory approach with binding requirements only for high-risk scenarios like facial recognition in public spaces, combined with voluntary codes of conduct for lower-risk AI applications. They emphasize obligations should be carefully divided between AI developers and deployers based on context.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance burden for their multi-purpose AI products used across sectors.45
Who loses — Citizens lose comprehensive protections as many AI systems would face only voluntary standards.6
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council laying down requirements for Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Marius Vascega (Cabinet of Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius)

10 Sept 2020 · Biodiversity and green recovery

Meeting with Anouk Faber (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit), Christoph Nerlich (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit)

9 Sept 2020 · Videoconference meeting on skills.

Meeting with Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová)

2 Sept 2020 · Disinformation

Microsoft seeks harmonized EU cybersecurity rules and industry participation

11 Aug 2020
Feedback on — Review of EU directive on network and information systems security.
Their ask — Microsoft requests harmonized cybersecurity standards across EU Member States using international frameworks like ISO/IEC 27103. They advocate for maintaining current incident reporting thresholds and oppose lowering them. They seek formal industry participation through stakeholder groups advising EU cybersecurity bodies.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and provide strategic influence over EU cybersecurity policy development.45
Who loses — Citizens lose from fewer incident reports that could reveal cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats.6
Response to: Revision of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (NIS Directive)

Response to Legislative framework for the governance of common European data spaces

31 Jul 2020

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

16 Jul 2020 · Discussion on digital transformation of the economy

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen), Kurt Vandenberghe (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

14 Jul 2020 · Green deal and digital issues

Microsoft urges EU to finalize eEvidence rules before expanding Europol powers

9 Jul 2020
Feedback on — Revision of Europol's mandate to address internet-enabled and financial crimes.
Their ask — Microsoft supports expanding Europol's powers to coordinate cross-border investigations and request data directly from providers, but only after the EU completes adoption of the eEvidence regulation. They emphasize that any new powers must be governed by high standards to protect fundamental rights and rule of law.123
How it helps them — This would ensure clear procedural rules are in place before they face direct data requests from Europol.45
Who loses — Law enforcement loses faster access to cross-border evidence during ongoing criminal investigations.6
Response to: Commission Proposal for a Regulation from the European Parliament and the Council on the European Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and amending Regulation (EU) 2016/794

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Executive Vice-President) and

1 Jul 2020 · To discuss EU digital policy

Microsoft backs new EU competition tool with strong safeguards

30 Jun 2020
Feedback on — New EU regulation empowering intervention in markets with structural competition problems.
Their ask — Microsoft wants the Commission to adopt a market-structure-based approach that can address markets at risk before dominance emerges. They request clear guidelines on remedies and robust procedural safeguards including separation of investigative and remedial phases, rights of defence, and independent judicial review.123
How it helps them — This would ensure legitimacy and prevent the tool being used as a shortcut around competition enforcement against them.45
Who loses — Smaller competitors lose faster intervention against dominant platforms harming market structure.6
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation by the Council and the European Parliament introducing a new competition tool

Microsoft Backs Targeted Gatekeeper Rules with Blacklisted Practices

30 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation targeting very large online platforms acting as gatekeepers in digital markets.
Their ask — Microsoft supports targeted ex ante rules with a blacklist of prohibited practices for gatekeepers, rather than broader regulations. They want clear definitions of which platforms qualify as gatekeepers and mechanisms to adapt rules over time.123
How it helps them — This would avoid broad rules deterring their investment in new products and services.4
Who loses — Smaller competitors lose if rules aren't strict enough to constrain gatekeeper power.5
Response to: Digital Services Act package ex ante regulatory instrument for very large online platforms with significant network effects acting as gate-keepers in the European Union’s internal market

Microsoft urges EU to preserve liability safe harbor while strengthening platform oversight

30 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU Digital Services Act regulating online platform responsibilities and illegal content.
Their ask — Microsoft requests retention of the e-Commerce Directive's liability safe harbor while adding regulatory oversight for digital safety risks. They advocate for harmonized definitions of illegal content and tailored obligations based on service type, not one-size-fits-all rules. They want digital safety regulated separately from intellectual property issues.123
How it helps them — This would protect them from direct liability while allowing flexible compliance approaches.45
Who loses — Victims of illegal content lose faster removal as companies avoid gatekeeper responsibilities.67
Response to: Digital Services Act: deepening the Internal Market and clarifying responsibilities for digital services

Meeting with Phil Hogan (Commissioner)

30 Jun 2020 · Trade issues

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and Centre on Regulation in Europe

23 Jun 2020 · e-Debate - Regulatory models for online platforms

Meeting with Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner) and

18 Jun 2020 · Collaboration in the fight against COVID-19, Support research and further strengthen Europe’s ability to move to virtual classrooms

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová)

16 Jun 2020 · Disinformation, AI

Meeting with Filomena Chirico (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

6 May 2020 · Digital Services Act and ePrivacy

Meeting with Janez Lenarčič (Commissioner) and

23 Apr 2020 · The Covid-19 pandemic.

Meeting with Maria Koleva (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

2 Apr 2020 · Digital Education and Commission's response to distance learning

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

27 Mar 2020 · Disinformation/COVID-19

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

3 Mar 2020 · Disinfromation, COVID-19

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Vice-President Věra Jourová)

12 Feb 2020 · Disinformation

Meeting with Predrag Fred Matić (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Jan 2020 · Cormorants

Meeting with Ylva Johansson (Commissioner) and

20 Jan 2020 · EU internal security: challenges ahead and law enforcement cooperation; perspectives from the industry.

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President) and

20 Jan 2020 · Disinformation, Artificial intelligence

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Executive Vice-President)

20 Jan 2020 · Digital policy

Meeting with Didier Reynders (Commissioner) and

20 Jan 2020 · e-evidence, AI

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

20 Dec 2019 · Data, artificial intelligence, ePrivacy

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

13 Jun 2019 · global developments in digitalisation

Meeting with Ulrik Trolle Smed (Cabinet of Commissioner Julian King)

27 May 2019 · Cyber security

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

23 May 2019 · Code of Conduct

Meeting with Marika Lautso-Mousnier (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

8 Apr 2019 · Standardisation, certification, industrial policy

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and

4 Mar 2019 · Elections

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

23 Jan 2019 · Artificial intelligence/ Research and Innovation

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and

21 Jan 2019 · Keynote Speech on Technology & Democratic freedoms: moving forward

Meeting with Eric Peters (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

7 Dec 2018 · Disinformation

Microsoft Urges EU to Include Global Tech Firms in Cybersecurity Centre

12 Nov 2018
Feedback on — Proposal to establish a European Cybersecurity Competence Centre and network of national coordination centers.
Their ask — Microsoft wants the EU to explicitly allow global technology companies to participate in the Cybersecurity Competence Centre. They argue companies outside Europe should not be excluded from contributing expertise and that the concept of 'establishment' needs clear definition. They also request broader industry participation in governance beyond narrow ad personem representation.123
How it helps them — This would allow Microsoft to participate directly in EU cybersecurity research and standard-setting despite operating infrastructure outside Europe.4
Who loses — European-only cybersecurity firms lose competitive advantage in accessing EU research funding and governance roles.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres A contribution from the European Commission to the Leaders’ meeting in Salzburg on 19-20 September 2018

Meeting with Kevin O'Connell (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

26 Oct 2018 · e-evidence

Meeting with Juhan Lepassaar (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Marie Frenay (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip) and NewsGuard Technologies

16 Oct 2018 · Fight against disinformation

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová) and

17 Sept 2018 · Terrorist content, Code of Conduct

Meeting with Ann Mettler (Director-General Inspire, Debate, Engage and Accelerate Action)

12 Sept 2018 · Cyber Security

Meeting with Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)

27 Jun 2018 · Startups, Women in Digital, Innovation radar

Meeting with Gertrud Ingestad (Director-General Informatics) and FIPRA International SRL

27 Jun 2018 · Commisson Digital Strategy

Meeting with Julie Ruff (Cabinet of Commissioner Julian King)

25 Jun 2018 · Cybersecurity

Meeting with Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)

31 May 2018 · MoU with MT government on Digital Transformation, the Greece 2020 digital agenda initiative, Women in Leadership Forum

Meeting with Inge Bernaerts (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

25 May 2018 · High-level roundtable lunch discussion on AI and the Future of Work

Meeting with Stephen Quest (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union) and

22 May 2018 · Conference on 'Digital Transformation of Tax Administrations"

Meeting with Kevin O'Connell (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

11 Apr 2018 · e-evidence, cloud act

Microsoft Urges EU Focus on Hybrid Conflict Threats

10 Apr 2018
Feedback on — Review of 2008 directive on protecting European critical infrastructure from threats.
Their ask — Microsoft wants the directive updated to focus on hybrid conflict threats rather than expanding to cover ICT sector. They argue the NIS Directive already addresses cybersecurity for essential services, so the critical infrastructure directive should tackle gaps in international law around nation-state attacks that combine traditional warfare with cyberspace operations.12
How it helps them — This would avoid duplicate cybersecurity obligations already covered by NIS Directive.3
Response to: Evaluation of Council Directive 2008/114/EC of 8 December 2008 on the identification and designation of European critical infrastructures

Microsoft Urges Commission to Delay Illegal Content Legislation

30 Mar 2018
Feedback on — EU measures to improve effectiveness of fight against illegal content online.
Their ask — Microsoft requests the Commission adopt a baseline monitoring approach rather than enacting new legislation immediately. They want recognition that different content types and service providers require different responses, not one-size-fits-all rules. They seek clear guidance on reconciling content removal obligations with GDPR requirements.123
How it helps them — This would give them flexibility in applying automated tools and avoid liability risks from over-removal of lawful content.45
Who loses — Users lose protection from illegal content remaining online during extended monitoring period.
Response to: Measures to further improve the effectiveness of the fight against illegal content online

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová) and

28 Feb 2018 · Code of Conduct

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

15 Feb 2018 · Artificial intelligence, data, e-health

Meeting with David Boublil (Cabinet of Commissioner Pierre Moscovici), Lucie Mattera (Cabinet of Commissioner Pierre Moscovici) and

23 Jan 2018 · Commission's digital tax proposals: informative exchange of views. Multinationals concerned about impact of change

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Simona Constantin (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

23 Jan 2018 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

9 Jan 2018 · Tackling illegal content online

Meeting with Vivian Loonela (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip) and

7 Dec 2017 · Cybersecurity package

Microsoft urges EU certification harmonization to reduce costs

6 Dec 2017
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing cybersecurity certification framework for ICT products and services.
Their ask — Microsoft requests voluntary, flexible certification schemes based on existing international standards like ISO 27000 and NIST. They want mutual recognition across Member States to function as a 'one-stop-shop' and greater private sector involvement in scheme development.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce their compliance costs across EU markets and boost efficiency.56
Who loses — National certification bodies lose revenue from country-specific schemes being replaced by EU-wide standards.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on ENISA, the "EU Cybersecurity Agency", and repealing Regulation (EU) 526/2013, and on Information and Communication Technology cybersecurity certification (''Cybersecurity Act'')

Meeting with Laure Chapuis-Kombos (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

30 Nov 2017 · E-privacy regulation

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and

29 Nov 2017 · e-evidence, GDPR, EU-US relations

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

23 Nov 2017 · Digitalisation

Response to Fairness in platform-to-business relations

22 Nov 2017

Meeting with Carl-Christian Buhr (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

16 Nov 2017 · EU Cybersecurity package and future initiatives

Meeting with Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Wojtek Talko (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

26 Oct 2017 · GDPR, Privacy Shield

Meeting with Juhan Lepassaar (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Laure Chapuis-Kombos (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

18 Oct 2017 · ePrivacy, AI and GDPR

Meeting with Carl-Christian Buhr (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

5 Oct 2017 · Privacy

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová) and

4 Oct 2017 · Code of Conduct, Online Hate Speech

Meeting with Severine Wernert (Cabinet of Commissioner Julian King)

18 Sept 2017 · E-evidence

Meeting with Manuel Mateo Goyet (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

6 Sept 2017 · Copyright

Microsoft Urges Strong Safeguards in Cross-Border Evidence Rules

31 Aug 2017
Feedback on — EU rules on law enforcement access to electronic evidence across borders.
Their ask — Microsoft wants organizations using cloud services to retain the same protections against government data seizure as if they held data on their own premises. They argue current uncertainty about foreign law enforcement access deters European organizations from adopting cloud technologies.12
How it helps them — This would remove a major barrier to cloud adoption in Europe.34
Who loses — Law enforcement loses speed and directness in accessing cloud-stored evidence.5
Response to: Legislative proposal on access to electronic evidence in criminal investigations

Microsoft Urges Flexible EU Cybersecurity Certification Framework

4 Aug 2017
Feedback on — EU regulation on ENISA's role and harmonized ICT security certification and labelling.
Their ask — Microsoft supports strengthening ENISA with enhanced capacity building, policy guidance, and incident response coordination. For certification, they advocate for a voluntary framework based on international standards rather than rigid EU-specific schemes, with clear distinction between consumer labelling and enterprise certification.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs from navigating different certification schemes across EU member states.56
Who loses — Consumers and enterprises lose if rigid certification creates false security and delays deployment of latest protections.78
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation revising ENISA Regulation (No 526/2013) and laying down a European ICT security certification and labelling framework

Meeting with Vivian Loonela (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

7 Jul 2017 · Cybesecurity strategy

Meeting with Giorgios Rossides (Cabinet of Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos)

30 Jun 2017 · e-evidence

Meeting with Stig Joergen Gren (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

27 Jun 2017 · Copyright, Text and Data Mining

Meeting with Marika Lautso-Mousnier (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

20 Jun 2017 · IP issues

Meeting with Gertrud Ingestad (Director-General Informatics)

13 Jun 2017 · Handshake with Eva d'Onofrio, General Manager Services Western Europe

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

31 May 2017 · Cybersecurity

Meeting with Juhan Lepassaar (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

31 May 2017 · Cybersecurity

Meeting with Isabelle Perignon (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

30 May 2017 · e-Evidence

Meeting with Silvio Mascagna (Cabinet of Commissioner Julian King) and

24 May 2017 · EU Internet Forum

Meeting with Juhan Lepassaar (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

23 May 2017 · dinner with Estonian Ambassador Kaja Tael

Meeting with Laure Chapuis-Kombos (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

30 Mar 2017 · e-privacy review directive

Meeting with Alfredo Sousa De Jesus (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas), Antonio Lowndes Marques De Araujo Vicente (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas), Giulia Del Brenna (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas), Manuel Aleixo (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas) and Benenson Strategy Group

28 Mar 2017 · Discussion on the White Paper on the Future of Europe

Meeting with Julian King (Commissioner)

27 Mar 2017 · Security Research

Meeting with Michel Barnier (Head of Task Force Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom) and Benenson Strategy Group

27 Mar 2017 · Presentation of a study on public opinion and the EU

Meeting with Ingrid Bellander Todino (Cabinet of Commissioner Julian King)

28 Feb 2017 · Commission’s digital evidence initiative

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

17 Feb 2017 · Digital Single Market, free flow of data, cybersecurity

Meeting with Rodrigo Ballester (Cabinet of Commissioner Tibor Navracsics)

31 Jan 2017 · Digital education for refugees

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

18 Jan 2017 · European Research Agenda

Meeting with Dimitris Avramopoulos (Commissioner) and

8 Dec 2016 · Preparation for the Internet Forum

Meeting with Filomena Chirico (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

30 Nov 2016 · ICT standard setting in the international context EU-US-China

Meeting with Daniel Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová) and

23 Nov 2016 · Code of Conduct

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

15 Nov 2016 · Digital Single Market

Meeting with Martin Übelhör (Digital Economy)

10 Nov 2016 · ePrivacy directive

Meeting with Ingrid Bellander Todino (Cabinet of Commissioner Julian King)

26 Oct 2016 · Digital evidence and cybercrime

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

10 Oct 2016 · DSM Strategy

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

9 Oct 2016 · US politics

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

23 Sept 2016 · innovation, digital

Meeting with Gertrud Ingestad (Director-General Informatics)

9 Sept 2016 · Microsoft strategy update, DIGIT priorities, Governance

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

18 Jul 2016 · e-privacy, telecom review

Meeting with Juhan Lepassaar (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

27 Jun 2016 · DSM related issues

Meeting with Marika Lautso-Mousnier (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

10 Jun 2016 · European Standards for the 21st Century and ICT Standards Priority Plan

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

27 May 2016 · DSM

Meeting with Diane Schmitt (Cabinet of Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos), Giorgios Rossides (Cabinet of Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos)

25 May 2016 · Use of new technologies in the context of the security and migration crisis; EU Internet Forum follow up

Meeting with Antonio Lowndes Marques De Araujo Vicente (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas), Giulia Del Brenna (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas), Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

22 Apr 2016 · Innovation policy

Meeting with Marika Lautso-Mousnier (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

4 Apr 2016 · e-privacy reform, lawful access and jurisdiction

Meeting with Bodo Lehmann (Digital Economy)

24 Feb 2016 · ePrivacy review

Meeting with Isabelle Perignon (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Kevin O'Connell (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

19 Feb 2016 · e-privacy reform, lawful access, and jurisdiction

Meeting with Bodo Lehmann (Digital Economy)

18 Feb 2016 · e_privacy review

Meeting with Laure Chapuis-Kombos (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

16 Feb 2016 · e-privacy reform, lawful access, and jurisdiction

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner) and

9 Feb 2016 · DSM

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

19 Jan 2016 · Safe harbour, data centers in EU

Meeting with Dimitris Avramopoulos (Commissioner) and

19 Jan 2016 · Follow up to the launch of the EU Internet Forum

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

19 Jan 2016 · DSM

Meeting with Mette Toftdal Grolleman (Cabinet of Commissioner Jonathan Hill) and KBC Group NV

19 Jan 2016 · Digitalisation in the banking sector and use of technology

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and

18 Jan 2016 · Safe Harbour

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

6 Nov 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and

2 Oct 2015 · Hate speech on-line

Meeting with Isabelle Perignon (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

24 Sept 2015 · Data protection

Meeting with Stig Joergen Gren (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

16 Sept 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

16 Sept 2015 · Digital Single Market

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

7 Sept 2015 · Digital Single Market-related policies

Meeting with Alfredo Sousa De Jesus (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

4 Sept 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

22 Jul 2015 · European Interoperability Framework

Meeting with Jon Nyman (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

9 Jul 2015 · Digital trade agenda, services trade, TiSA and TTIP negotiations.

Meeting with Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

9 Jun 2015 · Copyright refrom, geo-blocking and platforms.

Meeting with Anna Herold (Digital Economy)

9 Jun 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

29 May 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Fabrice Comptour (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

18 May 2015 · Presentation of a study

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

22 Apr 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Renate Nikolay (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

21 Apr 2015 · Mutual Legal Assistance

Meeting with Tibor Navracsics (Commissioner)

24 Mar 2015 · Digital Education

Meeting with Xavier Prats Monné (Director-General Education, Youth, Sport and Culture)

23 Mar 2015 · Cooperation with Microsoft

Meeting with Xavier Prats Monné (Director-General Education, Youth, Sport and Culture)

23 Mar 2015 · Future cooperation

Meeting with Patricia Reilly (Cabinet of Commissioner Tibor Navracsics)

4 Mar 2015 · Microsoft education programmes

Meeting with Hanna Hinrikus (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

3 Mar 2015 · Digital skills

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy) and WIK Wissenschaftliches Institut für Infrastruktur und Kommunikationsdienste GmbH

25 Feb 2015 · Regulatory issues

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

23 Jan 2015 · Digital Single Market / digital skills

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and

23 Jan 2015 · Investment plan

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner)

20 Jan 2015 · Data protection

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and

16 Jan 2015 · Round Table on Gender Diversity

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

14 Jan 2015 · Digital skills

Meeting with Juhan Lepassaar (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Stig Joergen Gren (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

14 Jan 2015 · Digital Single Market and Telecom Package reform

Meeting with Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

6 Jan 2015 · Microsoft's policies in the field of entrepreneurship of young people in Europe (YouthSpark), supporting start-ups (through BizSpark), helping SMEs (partner network) and the coherence of Microsoft's policies with the objectives of the Commissioner and future cooperation

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

22 Dec 2014 · Digital market regulation / Digital skills

Meeting with Stephen Quest (Director-General Informatics)

11 Dec 2014 · IT trends in the public sector