About the IAPP

Didier Reynders is European Commissioner for Justice since 2019. His responsibilities include, among others, the rule of law, data protection and other fundamental rights, as well as consumer protection. He is also supporting the coordination of the Commission’s efforts in respect to the war in Ukraine, more specifically on accountability and enforcement of EU restrictive measures. Previously, he held several high-level political positions in Belgium including Minister of defense, Minister of Foreign affairs, Foreign Trade and European Affairs, Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister. From 2004 to 2011, he served as chairman of the Mouvement Réformateur (liberal party alliance). He was elected member of the Belgian Parliament in 1992. Prior to this, he was president of the National Railway Company of Belgium and the National Society of Airways. Didier Reynders was a guest lecturer at the universities of Liège, Brussels and Louvain until he became European Commissioner. He holds a degree in law from the University of Liège.