For three days, Budapest hosted the EU Agencies Network
. EUAN supports the work of the EU regulatory agencies and joint undertakings by contributing to the implementation of EU policies. It was established in 2006 to foster deeper collaboration between the decentralised EU bodies, allowing better communication exchange and closer cooperation on issues of mutual interest. EIT, together with CEPOL—both headquartered in Budapest—jointly coordinate the EUAN until the end of February 2025, when the role is to be passed to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).
Over the course of three days, the agencies’ top officials, including the Heads of Agencies, the Heads of Resources, and the Heads of Human Resources, discussed modernisation and digital transformation, ways to improve administrative excellence, practical implementation of Artificial Intelligence in various areas of operations, etc. In conclusion, the decisions on the implementation of the new EUAN governance were made, with the adoption of the new EUAN’s terms of reference.
We, the Agencies, strive for excellence. With the long-term goal of increasing the efficiency of our administrative model and management methods, we greatly benefit from shared expertise. Coming together gives us the perfect opportunity to further the cooperation by sharing best practices, discussing challenges, and working out effective solutions. Today, with great joy, we also welcome as an observer to the EUAN the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA)* into our network,
said Roeland Woldhuis, CEPOL's Head of Unit Corporate Services.
The final meeting day on 10 October 2024 was the first official meeting of the Network of Heads of agencies since the 2024 European elections. Pascal Leardini, deputy Secretary General of the European Commission, presented the new Commission’s political guidelines and challenges we are facing.
A panel discussion on Europe’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) competitiveness and the AI act implementation highlighted the urgent need to increase EU investment targets to support EU-based AI development. Also, sound governance and regulation, with a focus on a good balance between these two to avoid stifling competition, were identified as critical.
During the EUAN Diversity and Inclusion Awards Ceremony, initiatives by EU agencies to foster diverse and inclusive workplaces were recognised. 13 initiatives by 11 agencies and joint undertakings were highlighted. Europol won the 2024 D&I Award with ECDC, EMSA, and EIOPA being recognised with Certificates of Excellence for different initiatives.
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* The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) is a decentralised EU agency that will coordinate national authorities to ensure the correct and consistent application of EU rules. The aim of the new EU Authority is to transform the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism supervision in the EU and enhance cooperation among financial intelligence units. The Task Force leading the establishment of the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority was proposed by the Commission in 2021 and approved by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU in 2024. AMLA will start operations in the summer of 2025.
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