Dr Paul Weissenberg studied law at the Universities of Würzburg and Freiburg (Germany), followed by post-graduate studies in European law in Geneva (Switzerland) and by a PhD in European law at the University of Geneva. Dr Weissenberg started working for the European Commission in 1989 as Member of Cabinet of Dr Martin Bangemann, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Industrial Policy. In 1996 he was appointed Head of Cabinet of Dr Martin Bangemann. From 2000 to 2005 he was Head of the Single Market Directorate responsible inter alia for automotive and pharmaceutical legislation. He was a Member of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). Since January 2005 he has been in charge of the Directorate for Aerospace, GMES, Security and Defense and has been appointed Coordinator for Aerospace, GMES, Security and Defense within DG Enterprise and Industry.

Dr. Paul Weissenberg

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