“The decision marks a major step forward for the Retail Investment Strategy.” Commenting on the adoption of the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) by ECON, the German Insurance Association (GDV) issued this statement. Statement Regulation Last update date: 24/06/2026
EU tax simplification package: Member States must support the European Commission’s relief initiative GDV Chief Executive Jörg Asmussen comments on the EU Commission's proposal for the EU tax simplification package. Statement Regulation Taxes Last update date: 24/06/2026
Statement on the EU Regulation on the circular design of vehicles and the management of end-of-life vehicles Commenting on the European Parliament’s adoption of the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation, Jörg Asmussen, CEO of GDV, says: Statement Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 19/06/2026
FIVE report provides impetus for a deeper Capital Markets Union Statement by GDV CEO Jörg Asmussen on the publication of the FIVE report. Statement Economy Last update date: 19/01/2026
ESRS reform: EFRAG proposals create new implementation burdens Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the German Insurance Association (GDV), comments on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Statement Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 04/12/2025
Statement on the launch of the consultation on the revised sustainability standards EFRAG has published initial proposals to simplify the ESRS. Götz Treber, Head of Competence Corporate Management and Regulation at GDV, comments. Statement Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 01/08/2025
The "Quick Fix" Regulation is a positive signal for businesses Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the GDV, comments on the “Quick Fix” Regulation presented on 11 July for companies that already apply the CSRD. Statement Climate Sustainability Last update date: 14/07/2025
“The political choices on Solvency II should also be reflected in the Delegated Regulation” The CEO of GDV, Jörg Asmussen, comments the European Parliament’s scrutiny hearing on the Solvency II Delegated Regulation in the ECON Committee. Statement Regulation Last update date: 24/06/2025
Asmussen on the EU Data Act With the EU Parliament's formal vote on the EU Data Act, the potential of the digital age is gaining momentum. GDV CEO Jörg Asmussen comments. Statement Digitalisation Regulation Last update date: 09/11/2023
