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The first ACE Executive Board meeting of the year took place on 24 January in Brussels, marking the start of a new mandate with a newly appointed Executive Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, ACE will continue to represent architects and promote high-quality architecture at EU level. Its work will focus on key policy areas including public procurement, affordable housing, building performance, cultural heritage, and professional qualifications. Through targeted advocacy and strategic engagement, ACE will strengthen recognition of architects\u2019 expertise and ensure the profession\u2019s interests are represented within European institutions. Read our plans for 2026.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Board 2026\u20132027:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

President:<\/strong> Daniel F\u00fcgenschuh (Austria)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice President: <\/strong>Elizabeth Gossart (France)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasurer: <\/strong> Arja Lukin (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinators of the thematic area<\/strong> “Access to the profession”<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diego Zoppi (Italy) and Andro M\u00e4nd (Estonia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinators of the thematic area <\/strong>“Practice of the profession”<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reto Gm\u00fcr (Switzerland) and Carl B\u00e4ckstrand (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinators of the thematic area <\/strong>“High-quality architecture & built environment\/ Baukultur”<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judit Kimpian (UK) and Eugen Panescu (Romania)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinators of the thematic area <\/strong>“Research and Development “<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Istelianna Atanassova (Bulgaria) and Rom\u00e1n San Emeterio Pedraja (Spain) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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