Francesco De Angelis

Francesco De Angelis is an experienced EU affairs consultant and former European Parliament Member active in Brussels, currently associated with Flint Europe, a leading European lobbying and advisory firm. With a legal background and a distinguished career in EU institutions, including roles such as Directeur Général Honoraire at the European Commission and editorial board member for eucrim, he brings deep expertise in economic, industrial, and regulatory policy. Since joining Flint Europe in 2023, Francesco advises clients on complex EU policy frameworks, focusing on economic governance, industrial policy, financial regulation, and broader European policymaking. His extensive understanding of EU political dynamics and legislative processes equips him to guide strategic lobbying efforts effectively in Brussels and across European capitals

Francesco De Angelis’s lobbying activities for Flint Europe demonstrate a strategic and multifaceted approach aimed at advancing United Kingdom-related interests within the EU framework, despite the UK’s post-Brexit status. Flint Europe positions itself as an authoritative advisor at the intersection of government and business, managing risks and exploiting opportunities created by EU policies that inevitably affect UK stakeholders due to ongoing trade and regulatory interdependencies.

His true and underlying intention in lobbying for UK interests lies in sustaining favorable EU-UK relations, notably in trade, taxation, digital market regulation, and financial services sectors. Flint Europe’s remit includes advising on how individual member states engage with EU policy, where ensuring the UK’s continued access or influence over key EU regulatory frameworks is crucial for economic and industrial continuity. Given Flint’s focus on core policy areas pivotal to the UK economy—such as energy, digital single market, transport, and financial services—Francesco’s work is instrumental in lobbying EU institutions to shape policies that reflect UK sensitivities on market access and regulatory alignment.

Flint’s substantial lobbying budget (€4.295 million in 2024) and extensive resources (over 50 lobbyists, including Francesco) allow it to be highly active at multiple levels, enabling Francesco to push UK-aligned agendas by emphasizing mutual economic benefits within EU policy debates. This includes promoting cooperation in trade regulations, financial stability, and research and innovation funding mechanisms, which underpin the UK’s economic interests indirectly within the EU’s legislative landscape

Francesco De Angelis has participated in numerous high-level meetings and strategic engagements with key EU officials to advance Flint Europe’s clients’—and by extension, UK-related—interests. Notable meetings include discussions on blockchain regulation, financial stability, and capital markets union with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness’s cabinet and Director-General John Berrigan in Brussels throughout 2023 and 2024. These engagements indicate efforts to influence financial services regulation, a sector vital to the UK’s economy.

He also attended meetings with Vice-President Margaritis Schinas addressing “The European Way of Life” and Vice-President Věra Jourová’s cabinet on the European Media Freedom Act, showing a breadth of activities from digital regulation to values and transparency policies. Earlier engagements have included tax and customs policy discussions with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni’s office and DG Taxation and Customs Union officials, highlighting lobbying activities aimed at shaping fiscal policies that impact UK-EU economic relations.

In these meetings, Francesco used his expertise to present regulatory options and share insights, such as Denmark’s ambitious emission reduction strategies, demonstrating a collaborative approach toward policy formation. Flint’s lobbying efforts often correlate with subsequent EU regulatory developments, such as advances in financial services reform, digital single market strategies, and taxation policies, where Francesco’s participation contributed to framing debates accommodating UK interests.

His contribution is complemented by a network of contacts across the EU institutions, involving Cabinet members and Director-Generals, ensuring that Flint—and its represented clients—remain influential in critical files like trade, competition, taxation, energy, and infrastructure. This active lobbying is reflected in Flint’s strong presence in EU meetings (24 high-level Commission meetings in the reporting period) and a calculated emphasis on issues that link EU market policies with UK economic priorities post-Brexit

Head Office: 77-79 New Cavendish St, London, W1W 6XB, United Kingdom
EU Office: Avenue des Arts 44, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
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This profile encapsulates Francesco De Angelis’s role as a key Flint Europe lobbyist strategically advancing UK interests within the EU policy environment through expert consultation, high-level engagement, and policy influence.