President of ALDE Group at the EP and member of Notre Europe's Committee.

An international lawyer (rungs of Paris and New York), Laurent Cohen-Tanugi's practice focuses on cross-border mergers and acquisitions as well as international arbitration. He has written several books dealing with European affairs and transatlantic relations. He Chaired the « Europe in the Global Economy », taskforce appointed by the French Government (2007-2008) (www.euromonde2015.eu). Former associate and partner of international law firms Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. (2005-2007) and Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton (1991-2003)  ; Senior Vice-President, General Counsel, et member of the Executive Committee  of the pharmaceutical concern Sanofi-Synthélabo (2004). He is member of Notre Europe's Board of Directors.

Maria João Rodrigues is a professor of economics at ISCTE, University Institute, Lisbon. She is economic and social policy advisor to the European Commission. She was Portugal's Minister of Employment and special advisor to the Prime Minister in charge of preparing the follow-up to the 2000 Lisbon European Council.