On October 13, 2026, the annual meeting of heads of the Contact Committee of Supreme Audit Institutions of European Union member states took place in Paris. European Commission Commissioner Hukstra addressed the gathering with a welcoming speech. In his remarks, he thanked the meeting organizers, particularly mentioning Amélie, as well as all participants for their efforts during the current difficult period for the European Union. The Contact Committee brings together heads of supreme audit institutions from EU countries and plays an important role in coordinating oversight of the Union's budget spending. Details of the speech concerning specific topics of cooperation and financial oversight are not specified in the available text fragment.