Introductory statement of Petra Hielkema at hearing of the ECON Committee

Today Petra Hielkema, Chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), participated in the annual hearing of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament.

In her introductory statement, Ms Hielkema focused on the importance of closing the insurance protection gaps and the pensions savings gap, as well as on strengthening consumer protection, on digitalisation and sustainability.

Ms Hielkema also presented EIOPA’s key achievements from the past year.