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{{short description|German politician of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (born 1969)}}
{{Infobox MEP
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|name = Burkhard Balz
|name = Burkhard Balz
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|image = Balz, Burkhard-1466.jpg
|image = Balz, Burkhard-1466.jpg
|office = [[Member of the European Parliament]]
|office = [[Member of the European Parliament]]
|term_start = [[2009 European Parliament election in Germany|1 July 2009]]
|term_start = [[2009 European Parliament election in Germany|1 July 2009]]
|term_end = 31 August 2018
|term_end = 31 August 2018
|constituency = [[Germany (European Parliament constituency)|Germany]]
|constituency = [[Germany (European Parliament constituency)|Germany]]
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|07|24|df=y}}
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|birth_place = [[Lemgo]], [[Germany]]
|birth_place = [[Lemgo]], [[West Germany]]<br />{{small|(now Germany)}}
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|alma_mater = [[University of Göttingen]]
|alma_mater = [[University of Göttingen]]
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'''Burkhard Balz''' (born 24 July 1969) is a German [[politician]] of the [[Christian Democratic Union of Germany]], part of the [[European People's Party]]. From 2009 until 2018, he served as [[Member of the European Parliament]] (MEP) from [[Germany]].

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'''Burkhard Balz''' (born 24 July 1969) is a [[Germany|German]] [[politician]] of the [[Christian Democratic Union of Germany]], part of the [[European People's Party]]. From 2009 until 2018, he served as [[Member of the European Parliament]] (MEP) from [[Germany]].


==Early career==
==Early career==
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==Political career==
==Political career==
===Member of the European Parliament, 2009–2018===
===Member of the European Parliament, 2009–2018===
In the European Parliament, Balz was a member of the [[Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs|Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)]], the Special Committee on the Financial, Economic and Social Crisis (CRIS) and the Parliament's delegation for relations with the countries of [[Southeast Asia]] and the [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN).<ref name="MEP">{{cite web| title=MEP profile: Burkhard Balz | url=http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch/view.do?country=DE&partNumber=1&language=EN&id=96997 | publisher = European Parliament|accessdate=16 August 2010}}</ref> In 2013, he served as the Parliament's [[rapporteur]] on [[Latvia]]’s [[Enlargement of the eurozone|accession]] to the [[eurozone]].<ref>Ian Wishart (June 5, 2013), [http://www.politico.eu/article/latvia-on-track-to-join-the-single-currency-in-2014/ Latvia on track to join the single currency in 2014] ''[[European Voice]]''.</ref> He joined the Special Committee on Tax Rulings and Other Measures Similar in Nature or Effect in 2015 and the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion in 2016.
In the European Parliament, Balz was a member of the [[Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs|Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)]], the Special Committee on the Financial, Economic and Social Crisis (CRIS) and the Parliament's delegation for relations with the countries of [[Southeast Asia]] and the [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN).<ref name="MEP">{{cite web| title=MEP profile: Burkhard Balz | url=http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch/view.do?country=DE&partNumber=1&language=EN&id=96997 | publisher = European Parliament|access-date=16 August 2010}}</ref> In 2013, he served as the Parliament's [[rapporteur]] on [[Latvia]]’s [[Enlargement of the eurozone|accession]] to the [[eurozone]].<ref>Ian Wishart (June 5, 2013), [http://www.politico.eu/article/latvia-on-track-to-join-the-single-currency-in-2014/ Latvia on track to join the single currency in 2014] ''[[European Voice]]''.</ref> He joined the Special Committee on Tax Rulings and Other Measures Similar in Nature or Effect in 2015 and the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion in 2016.


In addition, Balz was substitute for the [[Committee on Transport and Tourism]] (TRAN) and the parliament's delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China.<ref name="MEP" />
In addition, Balz was substitute for the [[Committee on Transport and Tourism]] (TRAN) and the parliament's delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China.<ref name="MEP" />


===Member of the Board of the Bundesbank, 2018–present===
===Member of the board of the Bundesbank, 2018–present===
In early 2018, Balz was nominated to join the board of Germany’s central bank, replacing [[Andreas Dombret]].<ref>Francesco Canepa (March 23, 2018), [https://www.reuters.com/article/bundesbank-appointment-balz/merkel-ally-balz-picked-for-bundesbank-board-seat-idUSL8N1R54BR Merkel ally Balz picked for Bundesbank board seat] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref>
In early 2018, Balz was nominated to join the board of Germany's central bank, replacing [[Andreas Dombret]].<ref>Francesco Canepa (March 23, 2018), [https://www.reuters.com/article/bundesbank-appointment-balz/merkel-ally-balz-picked-for-bundesbank-board-seat-idUSL8N1R54BR Merkel ally Balz picked for Bundesbank board seat] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref>


==Other activities==
==Other activities==
===Corporate boards===
===Corporate boards===
* Apaton Capital AG, Member of the Supervisory Board (since 2007)
* Apaton Capital AG, member of the supervisory board (since 2007)
* [[ARAG Group]], Member of the Advisory Board (since 2014)
* [[ARAG Group]], member of the advisory board (since 2014)
* [[Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall]], Ombudsman (since 2012)
* [[Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall]], Ombudsman (since 2012)
* MVI PROPLANT Nord GmbH, Member of the Advisory Board (since 2014)
* MVI PROPLANT Nord GmbH, member of the advisory board (since 2014)
* Sparda-Banken, Member of the Advisory Board (since 2012)
* Sparda-Banken, member of the advisory board (since 2012)


===Non-profit organizations===
===Non-profit organizations===
* Baden-Badener Unternehmer-Gespräche (BBUG), Member of the Board of Trustees
* Baden-Badener Unternehmer-Gespräche (BBUG), member of the board of trustees
* [[Senckenberg Nature Research Society]], member of the board of trustees<ref>[https://www.senckenberg.de/en/about-us/organisation/bodies-committees/kuratorium/ Board of Trustees] [[Senckenberg Nature Research Society]].</ref>
* Kangaroo Group, Member<ref>[https://www.kangaroogroup.de/who-we-are/kangaroo-members/ Members] Kangaroo Group.</ref>
* Kangaroo Group, member<ref>[https://www.kangaroogroup.de/who-we-are/kangaroo-members/ Members] Kangaroo Group.</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.burkhard-balz.eu/ Homepage of Burkhard Balz] (German)
* [http://www.burkhard-balz.eu/ Homepage of Burkhard Balz] (German)
* [http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch/view.do?country=DE&partNumber=1&language=DE&id=96997 Burkhard Balz at the European Parliament]
* [http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch/view.do?country=DE&partNumber=1&language=DE&id=96997 Burkhard Balz at the European Parliament]

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Latest revision as of 16:29, 9 September 2024

Burkhard Balz
Member of the European Parliament
In office
1 July 2009 – 31 August 2018
ConstituencyGermany
Personal details
Born (1969-07-24) 24 July 1969 (age 55)
Lemgo, West Germany
(now Germany)
Political party German:
Christian Democratic Union
 EU:
European People's Party
Alma materUniversity of Göttingen
Websitewww.burkhard-balz.eu

Burkhard Balz (born 24 July 1969) is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, part of the European People's Party. From 2009 until 2018, he served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Germany.

Early career

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Between 2000 and 2009, Balz held various positions at Commerzbank in Hannover, Frankfurt am Main, Tokyo, London and Brussels.[1]

Political career

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Member of the European Parliament, 2009–2018

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In the European Parliament, Balz was a member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), the Special Committee on the Financial, Economic and Social Crisis (CRIS) and the Parliament's delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).[2] In 2013, he served as the Parliament's rapporteur on Latvia’s accession to the eurozone.[3] He joined the Special Committee on Tax Rulings and Other Measures Similar in Nature or Effect in 2015 and the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion in 2016.

In addition, Balz was substitute for the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and the parliament's delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China.[2]

Member of the board of the Bundesbank, 2018–present

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In early 2018, Balz was nominated to join the board of Germany's central bank, replacing Andreas Dombret.[4]

Other activities

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Corporate boards

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  • Apaton Capital AG, member of the supervisory board (since 2007)
  • ARAG Group, member of the advisory board (since 2014)
  • Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall, Ombudsman (since 2012)
  • MVI PROPLANT Nord GmbH, member of the advisory board (since 2014)
  • Sparda-Banken, member of the advisory board (since 2012)

Non-profit organizations

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References

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  1. ^ Jamie Dunkley (March 16, 2012), German MEP Burkhard Balz: the man holding the key to Europe's insurance industry The Daily Telegraph.
  2. ^ a b "MEP profile: Burkhard Balz". European Parliament. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  3. ^ Ian Wishart (June 5, 2013), Latvia on track to join the single currency in 2014 European Voice.
  4. ^ Francesco Canepa (March 23, 2018), Merkel ally Balz picked for Bundesbank board seat Reuters.
  5. ^ Board of Trustees Senckenberg Nature Research Society.
  6. ^ Members Kangaroo Group.
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