Corporate Governance: new group to advise the Commission on strengthening shareholders’ rights and modernising company law

The European Commission has set up an expert advisory group to provide detailed technical advice on preparing corporate governance and company law measures. The group comprises twenty non-governmental experts from various professional backgrounds (issuers, investors, employees’ representatives, academics, regulated professions, etc.) with particular experience and knowledge of the subject.

Single Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy said: “Expert technical advice from stakeholders is indispensable to making regulation work. I am confident that this group has the practical experience and technical skills to provide such advice on corporate governance and company law. An appropriate framework in these areas should ensure more effectively run companies, which in turn should make an important contribution towards enhancing growth and jobs in Europe in line with the Lisbon competitiveness agenda.“

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