Dan BARNA

Renew Romania AFETINTAREGI Shadow rapporteur

Data updated 4 Jun 2026 · meetings 16 Jul 2024 – 4 Jun 2026 · official EP meetings page ↗ · official EP profile ↗ · report an error

Disclosure volume

136
meetings published this term · rank 163 of 718
12
held as shadow rapporteur
118
distinct organisations met
22%
of meetings with a counterpart in the Transparency Register
24 Jul 2024 – 21 Apr 2026
first and most recent declared meeting

Shadow-rapporteur compliance

4 of 11
shadowed files with ≥1 related meeting on record (36.4%) · rank 151 of 628
12
meetings declared in shadow-rapporteur capacity

Lower-confidence figures. Matching is by procedure code only — meetings declared without a code will not match, and a low figure may simply mean no lobby meetings took place on those files.

Files shadowed by Dan BARNA (10th parliamentary term (2024–2029)) — source: EP Open Data
Procedure Title Committee Role Appointed Related meeting on record
2024/0258(COD) Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova AFET+BUDG Shadow rapporteur (report) 3 Dec 2024 none matched
2025/0227(COD) Establishing Global Europe AFET+DEVE Shadow rapporteur (report) 10 Dec 2025 ✓ yes
2025/0262(COD) Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/947 as regards increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee AFET+DEVE Shadow rapporteur (report) 22 Sep 2025 none matched
2025/2021(INI) 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on North Macedonia AFET Shadow rapporteur (report) 4 Dec 2024 ✓ yes
2025/2025(INI) 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Moldova AFET Shadow rapporteur (report) 4 Dec 2024 none matched
2025/2145(DEC) Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Commission CONT Shadow rapporteur (opinion) 20 Oct 2025 none matched
2025/2168(INI) Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning an enhanced EU-Canada cooperation in the light of the current geopolitical context, including the threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty AFET Shadow rapporteur (report) 24 Apr 2025 none matched
2025/2246(BUI) Guidelines for the 2027 Budget - Section III BUDG Shadow rapporteur (opinion) 5 Jan 2026 none matched
2025/2254(INI) 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia AFET Shadow rapporteur (report) 4 Mar 2026 ✓ yes
2025/2258(INI) 2025 Commission report on Moldova AFET Shadow rapporteur (report) 3 Feb 2026 ✓ yes
2026/2037(INI) Situation of international law and the risks to multilateralism, democracy and the European Union AFET Shadow rapporteur (report) 24 Apr 2026 none matched

Declared meetings (136)

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Date Capacity Subject Procedure Organisation(s) Register
21 Apr 2026 Shadow rapporteur Global Europe Instrument (GEI) 2025/0227(COD) ONE.ORG not in register
17 Apr 2026 Member The EU's trade policy The Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association - VDMA not in register
16 Apr 2026 Member EU’s Role in Post-Conflict Peacebuilding in the South Caucasus. EU’s Role in Regional Connectivity and Economic Integration: South Caucasus and Central Asia. European Union Visitors Programme Meeting with Azerbaijani civil society not in register
15 Apr 2026 Shadow rapporteur Global Europe Instrument (GEI). MFF 2025/0227(COD) Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe not in register
15 Apr 2026 Member The EU-Armenia relations. The upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia The Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union not in register
15 Apr 2026 Shadow rapporteur The European Path of the Republic of North Macedonia 2025/2254(INI) The Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the European Union not in register
8 Apr 2026 Member Erasmus+: Opportunities for young people in the EU Asociația Rădăuțiul Civic not in register
1 Apr 2026 Member EU-South Korea trade relations KITA.ORG not in register
25 Mar 2026 Member EU Industrial Policy Uniunea Națională pentru Progresul României (UNPR)|AIBEC - Association of Insurance Building and Engineering Consultants|Tenaris Silcotub|Clubului Oamenilor de afaceri|ARIS – Asociația Română a Industriei de Securitate|FEDERAŢIA SERVICIILOR DE SECURITATE (F.S.S.)|CONPIROM|Comitetul Sectorial „Energie Electrică, Termică, Petrol şi Gaze”|CIROM|PATROMAT|UniRomSider|FPSC - Federația Constructorilor|Holcim SA|ASFOR: Asociația Forestierilor din România not in register
25 Mar 2026 Member The European Path of the Republic of Moldova. The future Multiannual Financial Framework. Global Europe 2025/2258(INI) The Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union not in register
25 Mar 2026 Member Updates on Human Rights Situation in Azerbaijan Free Voices Collective e.V. not in register
24 Mar 2026 Member The European Path of the Republic of North Macedonia 2025/2254(INI) The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia|The Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the European Union not in register
23 Mar 2026 Member Global Europe 2025/0227(COD) CGIAR System Organization not in register
18 Mar 2026 Member The European Path of the Republic of Moldova 2025/2258(INI) The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova not in register
17 Mar 2026 Member The European Path of the Republic of Moldova Promo-LEX Association|CONTACT Centre|Centre for Policies and Reforms (CPR)|Soros Foundation Moldova|EaP CSF not in register
16 Mar 2026 Member European policies regarding health and life sciences Gilead Sciences|AmCham Romania|Almed Investments|Novartis Pharma Services Romania|Roche Romania|Stryker Romania|MSD Romania|Zimmer Biomet|MedOnTime|Johnson & Johnson Romania|GE HealthCare|Radu Silvia Stefania PFA|DLA PIPER registered ↗
11 Mar 2026 Member The revision of CO₂ standards for cars and vans and its implications for the automotive sector PHINIA registered ↗
11 Mar 2026 Member The situation in the Middle East International Alliance for Freedom of Expression|The Community of Iranians in Romania not in register
10 Mar 2026 Member European Union Visitors Programme, EU-US relations, Foreign Affairs The US Congress not in register
5 Mar 2026 Member Introductory Meeting Association of Romanian Investors in the Republic of Moldova (AIR) not in register
5 Mar 2026 Member Roma population in the Western Balkans Romalitico - Institute for Research and Policy Analysis not in register
5 Mar 2026 Member The European Path of the Republic of Moldova. The "European Initiative" Civic Campaign in the Republic of Moldova. International Media Support|Citizens for Europe NGO (MD)|Istitute for War& Peace Reporting|Member of the Civic Initiative for Minorities organisation|PromoLex NGO|A.O Nord Press Club|Security Zone|The Institute for Strategic Initiatives (IPIS)|Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives|TV8 not in register
3 Mar 2026 Member Introductory Meeting Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium not in register
3 Mar 2026 Member The European Path of the Republic of Moldova The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova not in register
26 Feb 2026 Member Introductory Meeting Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium not in register
26 Feb 2026 Member Update on the operationalization of the Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova Trilateral Chamber of Commerce (CCTRUM) Institute for Development and Expertise of Projects (IDEP Moldova)|Alliance of MEPs from Eastern Europe for the Reconstruction of Ukraine (AMEERU) not in register
24 Feb 2026 Member Human rights, democracy, and justice; developments and challenges in the Middle East. International Committee in Search of Justice (ISJ) not in register
5 Feb 2026 Rapporteur European Competitiveness Fund, the future Multiannual Financial Framework, NRRP 2025/0555(COD) CEE Bankwatch Network registered ↗
2 Feb 2026 Member The European Path of the Republic of Moldova The Government of the Republic of Moldova not in register
27 Jan 2026 Rapporteur NRPP - National and Regional Partnership Plans and the ECF - The European Competitiveness Fund 2025/0555(COD) Eurocities registered ↗
27 Jan 2026 Member The operationalization of the Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova Trilateral Chamber of Commerce (CCTRUM) Institute for Development and Expertise of Projects (IDEP Moldova)|Alliance of MEPs from Eastern Europe for the Reconstruction of Ukraine (AMEERU) not in register
20 Jan 2026 Shadow rapporteur Global Europe and Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 2025/0227(COD) European Court of Auditors not in register
20 Jan 2026 Member Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 Permanent Representation of Greece to the European Union not in register
13 Jan 2026 Member Exchange on EU-Moldova relations. The EU's strategy to strengthen cyber resilience WatchDog.MD not in register
15 Dec 2025 Member The state of human rights in Azerbaijan Meeting with journalists from the independent Azerbaijani media and Azerbaijani civil society not in register
11 Dec 2025 Member Repressions against the civil society by the Belorussian authorities and similarities with the actions by the Azeri authorities iSANS - International Strategic Action Network for Security not in register
10 Dec 2025 Member The current state of human rights in Azerbaijan Azerbaijani civil society not in register
9 Dec 2025 Member Conference: Election Integrity and Foreign Interference in Romania, Moldova and Poland Is There a Better Way to Shield Our Democracy? EU DisinfoLab|CheckFirst|Institute for Strategic Dialogue – ISD|IMS|CYSCOE – Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence|EU SPIN registered ↗
8 Dec 2025 Member Human rights in Iran International Alliance for Freedom of Expression|The Community of Iranians in Romania not in register
2 Dec 2025 Member Meeting regarding comprehensive studies about the situation of minorities in North Macedonia and Western Balkan Romalitico Skopje - Institute for research and policy analysis not in register
26 Nov 2025 Member The recent development in the Middle East region The Mission of Israel to the EU not in register
26 Nov 2025 Member The situation in the Middle East Embassy of Israel in Romania not in register
25 Nov 2025 Member EU-US trade relations and recent developments in EU trade policy GE Vernova|AmCham EU|Amazon|Solventum|IBM|GE Aerospace|Pfizer|Viatris|Bristol Myers Squibb|JOHNSON & JOHNSON NCB|BAT|Cisco|Fleishman Hillard not in register
20 Nov 2025 Member Children’s rights and cyberbullying Eurochild|FONPC – Federatia ONG pentru copil not in register
20 Nov 2025 Member The current status of EU funding instruments in the Western Balkan countries CEE Bankwatch Network registered ↗
19 Nov 2025 Member Political developments in Georgia Girchi More Freedom - Political Party in Georgia not in register
18 Nov 2025 Member The European Path of the Republic of Moldova. The priorities of the new government in Chisinau The Government of the Republic of Moldova not in register
11 Nov 2025 Member Dialogue with the employers' associations and the business environment in Romania. Economic competitiveness in Europe and Romania ALRO SA|UNPR – Uniunea Națională a Patronatului Român|UniRomSider - Uniunea Producatorilor de Otel din Romania|CIROM|ALRO-VIMETCO|ARIS - Asociația Română a Inudstriei de Securitate not in register
15 Oct 2025 Member Conference on "The Black Sea Strategic Approach: Time to Deliver" The German Marshall Fund of the United States - The Transatlantic Foundation|New Strategy Center|Global Focus|Institutul Quartet|Brussels School of Governance|Black Sea Program - Middle East Institute registered ↗
14 Oct 2025 Member Introductory Meeting The German Marshall Fund of the United States - The Transatlantic Foundation registered ↗
14 Oct 2025 Member The Republic of Moldova's accession to the EU. The opening of the negotiation chapters The Government of the Republic of Moldova not in register
13 Oct 2025 Member European integration for communities in the Republic of Moldova. EU policymaking Delegation of Mayors from the Republic of Moldova not in register
10 Oct 2025 Member State of Play in UK. EU-UK relations The British Embassy in Romania not in register
8 Oct 2025 Member Copyright in the EU AIMR - Asociatia Industriei Muzicale din Romania not in register
23 Sep 2025 Member Introductory Meeting BFMI – Balkan Free Media Initiative not in register
17 Sep 2025 Member Human rights situation in Azerbaijan, especially repressions against civil society and journalist Meeting with journalists from the independent Azerbaijani media not in register
5 Sep 2025 Member New developments and the State of Play in Ukraine. EU-Ukraine relations Embassy of Ukraine in Romania not in register
4 Sep 2025 Member The situation in the Middle East Palestine Mission to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg not in register
3 Sep 2025 Member Introductory Meeting National Union of Romanian Employers (UNPR – Uniunea Națională a Patronatului Român) not in register
3 Sep 2025 Member Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) Philip Morris International Inc.|Philip Morris Romania registered ↗
9 Jul 2025 Member 2023 and 2024 Commission Reports on North Macedonia (2025/2021(INI)) Representative of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia not in register
9 Jul 2025 Member The situation in the Middle East Embassy of Israel in Romania not in register
7 Jul 2025 Shadow rapporteur 2023 and 2024 Commission Reports on North Macedonia (2025/2021(INI)) 2025/2021(INI) The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria to the EU not in register
25 Jun 2025 Shadow rapporteur 2023 and 2024 Commission Reports on North Macedonia (2025/2021(INI)) 2025/2021(INI) The Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the European Union not in register
24 Jun 2025 Member First introduction and discussion about EU-Azerbaijan relations Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Mission to the European Union not in register
12 Jun 2025 Member The ongoing reform process related to Moldova's EU accession negotiations. The political and security dynamics related to the upcoming parliamentary elections Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova|Institute for European Policies and Reforms|Promo-LEX Association|The Institute for European Policies and Reforms from Chisinau|Legal Resources Center in Moldova|Watchdog.md|Independent Journalism Center|Coalition for Free and Fair Elections not in register
11 Jun 2025 Member Cooperation between the European Union and South Korea. The EU-South Korea Digital Trade Agreement Korea International Trade Association registered ↗
4 Jun 2025 Member Bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Progress made by the Republic of Moldova regarding the Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova. Government of Republic of Moldova not in register
3 Jun 2025 Member Introductory meeting A.P.S. Maghweb not in register
3 Jun 2025 Member Security in the South Caucasus - role and interest of the European Union Araminta not in register
20 May 2025 Member Introductory meeting Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe not in register
19 May 2025 Member Introductory meeting Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova not in register
16 May 2025 Member Relations between European Union, Romania and Armenia Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Romania not in register
16 May 2025 Member Relations between European Union, Romania and Japan Embassy of Japan in Romania not in register
14 May 2025 Shadow rapporteur Exchange of views with members of the Parliament of North Macedonia on the current situation and necessary reforms concerning North Macedonia's European path 2025/2021(INI) Delegation from the Assembly of North Macedonia not in register
10 Apr 2025 Member Relations between European Union and Ukraine; European integration; Negotiations between Ukraine and the US regarding the agreement on rare minerals Government of Ukraine not in register
8 Apr 2025 Member Israeli-European liberal Governance Exchange The Knesset not in register
8 Apr 2025 Member Political developments in Georgia For Georgia Party not in register
1 Apr 2025 Member Relations between European Union and Taiwan The Taipei Representative to the EU not in register
25 Mar 2025 Member Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova; European integration; The Policy Design Process within the EU, Deregulation process, Public Private Dialogue platforms in the RM European Business Association Moldova|CONSECON|EBRD Office in Moldova|Moldova Fruct|National Federation of Farmers in Moldova|Ministry of Economy and Digitalization|OPTIM Helvetas MD not in register
20 Mar 2025 Member Relations between European Union and United States United States Mission to the European Union not in register
20 Mar 2025 Member Relations between European Union and United States; The tech and digital industry’s views on EU-US trade relations European Roundtable for Industry not in register
19 Mar 2025 Shadow rapporteur Commission Reports on North Macedonia (2025/2021(INI)) and new developments in North Macedonia. 2025/2021(INI) The Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the European Union not in register
19 Mar 2025 Shadow rapporteur New developments in North Macedonia 2025/2021(INI) The Liberal Democratic Party from North Macedonia not in register
19 Mar 2025 Member Relations between European Union and United States; AmCham s Annual Transatlantic Economy report American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union registered ↗
19 Mar 2025 Member Relations between European Union and United States; The European defence industry’s perspective on the current security situation ASD-Eurospace registered ↗
18 Mar 2025 Member Relations between European Union and United States; The impact of the US administration on European businesses BUSINESSEUROPE registered ↗
12 Mar 2025 Member Introductory meeting, the challenges for the EU industry and the Clean Industrial Deal FuelsEurope registered ↗
6 Mar 2025 Member The challenges of the energy sector in Europe and Romania in the context of the new European directions regarding the future of energy FEDERATIA PATRONALA A ENERGIEI not in register
5 Mar 2025 Member The mine’s role in the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and strategic autonomy goals CupruMold Mining not in register
4 Mar 2025 Member The progress in economic policies and financial services for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova The National Bank of Moldova|Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union not in register
27 Feb 2025 Shadow rapporteur Commission Reports on North Macedonia (2025/2021(INI)) 2025/2021(INI) The Liberal Democratic Party from North Macedonia not in register
19 Feb 2025 Member The opportunities and challenges for companies in the European Union and their contribution to rekindling Europe's competitiveness; Introductory Meeting PepsiCo registered ↗
18 Feb 2025 Member EU-Azerbaijan relations; Situation with human rights and democracy in Azerbaijan Freedom Now registered ↗
18 Feb 2025 Member Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus; Introductory Meeting AZOMURES SA|Fertilizers Europe entry 1 entry 2
11 Feb 2025 Member The implications of the EU’s humanitarian support in the Gaza conflict Embassy of Israel in Romania not in register
5 Feb 2025 Member Current and upcoming files in INTA committee, the future of data flows and digital trade BSA \| The Software Alliance registered ↗
29 Jan 2025 Member Macro-financial assistance to the Arab Republic of Egypt Mission of Egypt to the European Union not in register
29 Jan 2025 Member Update on the UE-Armenia relationship Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union not in register
28 Jan 2025 Shadow rapporteur Commission Reports on North Macedonia and North Macedonia s path towards EU membership. 2025/2021(INI) The Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the European Union not in register
28 Jan 2025 Member State of political situation in Kosovo and the EU-Kosovo cooperation The Democratic Party of Kosovo - PARTIA DEMOKRATIKE E KOSOVËS not in register
28 Jan 2025 Member State of political situation in Montenegro and the EU-Montenegro cooperation The Liberal Party of Montenegro - Liberalna Partija Crne Gore not in register
27 Jan 2025 Member The geostrategic context and the role of the EU-Japan strategic partnership in the current security context The Mission of Japan to the European Union not in register
23 Jan 2025 Member State of political situation in Moldova and the EU-Moldova cooperation The Coalition for Unity and Wellbeing Republic of Moldova not in register
22 Jan 2025 Member Development opportunities with European funds for communities in the Republic of Moldova and the European future of Moldovans. Information session about EU institutions and the EU-Moldova cooperation Ungheni District Council, Republic of Moldova not in register
20 Jan 2025 Shadow rapporteur Commission Reports on North Macedonia, North Macedonia s relations with the EU, the steps and reforms necessary for integration into the European Union 2025/2021(INI) Delegation from the Assembly of North Macedonia not in register
15 Jan 2025 Member Event on AI on Inclusive Futures: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on equal access and fair chances in European Education European Association of Regional and Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning|European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions|European Policy Centre|European Youth Forum|Friends of Europe|JA EUROPE aisbl|The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal asbl|Vodafone Stiftung Deutschland gGmbH|Zukunft Digitale Bildung gGmbH|Federal Student Conference Germany|Permanent Representation of Greece|Permanent Representation of Spain|Permanent Representation of Germany entry 1 entry 2 entry 3 entry 4 entry 5 entry 6 entry 7 entry 8
15 Jan 2025 Member State of political developments in Georgia For Georgia Party not in register
15 Jan 2025 Member State of political situation in Serbia The Free Citizens Movement (Pokret Slobodnih Građana) not in register
14 Jan 2025 Member Cooperation between UE-UK after the Brexit and state of play of the political situation after Trump’s re-election Liberal Democrats - United Kingdom not in register
12 Dec 2024 Member State of play in Armenia, relations with the EU and security situation in the region National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia not in register
11 Dec 2024 Member State of political situation in Serbia Freedom and Justice party from Serbia not in register
4 Dec 2024 Member Moldova’s reforms and progress toward European Union integration Ministry of Labour and Social Protection - Republic of Moldova not in register
4 Dec 2024 Member The EU-Mercosur agreement European Trade Justice Coalition|Greenpeace European Unit entry 1 entry 2
26 Nov 2024 Member The Romanian elections, The situation in the Middle East region AJC Transatlantic Institute registered ↗
20 Nov 2024 Member State of play about Ukraine s security and its integration into the European Union Mission of Ukraine to the European Union not in register
19 Nov 2024 Member AI innovation and competitiveness potential Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiaries registered ↗
19 Nov 2024 Member The situation around Belarusian political prisoners and security in the region Charter97.org not in register
14 Nov 2024 Member How Russia is financing its war in Ukraine Consumer Choice Center not in register
14 Nov 2024 Member How Russia is financing its war in Ukraine Consumer Choice Center Europe|Consumer Choice Center not in register
13 Nov 2024 Member The social economy sector European Network of Social Integration Enterprises|Social Economy Europe|European Confederation of Industrial, Worker and Service Cooperatives and Social Cooperatives|Alături de Voi România - ADV România entry 1 entry 2
5 Nov 2024 Member Economic Perspectives in Romania and Europe - The Banking and Capital Markets Sector Raiffeisen Bank International AG|Raiffeisen Bank Romania registered ↗
23 Oct 2024 Member The perspectives of the EU-US Trade relations American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union registered ↗
14 Oct 2024 Member Digital environment and the European companies European DIGITAL SME Alliance registered ↗
9 Oct 2024 Member The current situation in the Middle East region Mission of Israel to the European Union and NATO not in register
9 Oct 2024 Member The Serbia s short-, mid- and long- term priorities in its relations with the EU Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the European Union not in register
2 Oct 2024 Member The functioning and challenges of the Return Guarantee System - SGR in Romania Asociația Națională pentru Băuturi Răcoritoare (ANBR) not in register
1 Oct 2024 Member The progress and stages of Moldova s integration in the European Union Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union not in register
24 Sep 2024 Member Coordinating efforts to support Romania within European institutions Permanent Representation of Romania to the European Union not in register
24 Sep 2024 Member The perspectives for economic and energy collaboration between Azerbaijan and the European Union Mission of Azerbaijan to the European Union not in register
18 Sep 2024 Member Priorities for the upcoming european legislative term, as well as the latest developments in the telecommunications and digital sectors Vodafone Belgium SA registered ↗
12 Sep 2024 Member Reindustrialization of Europe, increasing competitiveness in the UE, understanding the intentions and perspectives of the industry for the European market. Philip Morris International Inc.|Philip Morris Romania registered ↗
11 Sep 2024 Member Gender Equality Priorities in the European Union European Women's Lobby|Romanian Women's Lobby (RoWL) registered ↗
4 Sep 2024 Member New renewable energies and the perspective of their implementation Confederația Patronală CONCORDIA registered ↗
25 Jul 2024 Member Overview on the Armenia state of play Mission of Armenia to the European Union not in register
24 Jul 2024 Member Overview on the Armenia state of play Mission of Armenia to the European Union not in register