Council Extends EIOPA Chair Petra Hielkema Until 2029
Summary
The Council of the European Union has extended Petra Hielkema's mandate as Chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) for a second five-year term beginning 1 September 2026. The decision follows a positive assessment by EIOPA's Board of Supervisors of her conduct and performance during her first term, as well as the Board's recommendation for prolongation.
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The Council of the European Union has approved a second five-year term for Petra Hielkema as EIOPA Chairperson, commencing 1 September 2026. This decision follows EIOPA's Board of Supervisors conducting a positive assessment of her leadership and performance during her initial term, resulting in a recommendation for term extension.\n\nThis appointment extension affects EIOPA's administrative leadership and signals continuity in the agency's supervisory direction for the European insurance and occupational pensions sector. Stakeholders in the financial services industry, particularly insurers and pension fund managers, should monitor EIOPA's evolving supervisory priorities under Hielkema's continued leadership.
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The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the mandate of Petra Hielkema as Chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) for a second five-year term, starting on 1 September 2026.
The Council’s decision follows a positive assessment by EIOPA’s Board of Supervisors (BoS) of Ms Hielkema’s conduct and performance during her first term, as well as a recommendation by the BoS for her term to be prolonged. This endorsement reflects her successful leadership and commitment to EIOPA's mission.
Commenting on her reappointment, EIOPA Chair Petra Hielkema said: “ I’m honoured to continue serving in this capacity and to contribute to a stable, future-proof and consumer-centric financial sector in Europe. I look forward to building on the progress made together with EIOPA staff, the supervisory community and our stakeholders in recent years. We are determined to ensure that insurers and occupational pension funds are equipped to meet the evolving needs of citizens and businesses on the continent — and to strengthen our society’s resilience in these challenging times. ”
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Publication date 10 April 2026
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