Draft:Vincent Piket

Vincent Piket holds a Doctorate in Arts from Radboud University, Nijmegen, in the Netherlands. He also completed a Master of Arts at Radboud University and the University of Hull in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he was a Fellow of the American Studies Department at Yale University in the United States and is an alumnus of the Fulbright Program. He is also a Fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies.

Vincent Piket has had a distinguished career within the European Union's diplomatic service, holding several key positions:

• EU Senior Advisor, Prime-Minister’s Department, Government of Moldova (2023-Present): Piket started a new position as a Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister in Chisinau, Moldova.{{Cite web |title=Vincent Piket on LinkedIn: I'm happy to share that I've started a new position as Senior Advisor to… {{!}} 42 comments |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vincent-piket-1a1aaa70_im-happy-to-share-that-ive-started-a-new-activity-7132461672530624512-DX0e |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}} The goal of Piket's placement in Moldova is to assist its integration within the EU. There is a need to generate robust benefits for the Moldovan people through the association with the EU.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-29 |title=10th Edition of the Moldova European Integration Forum: "Key Steps for Advancing Moldova's EU accession negotiations" |url=https://ipre.md/2024/11/29/editia-a-x-a-a-forumului-privind-integrarea-europeana-a-republicii-moldova-etapele-cheie-pentru-avansarea-negocierilor-de-aderare-ale-republicii-moldova-la-ue/?lang=en |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=IPRE}}
• Ambassador of the European Union to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam (2019–2023): Piket presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, on November 20, 2019, officially commencing his tenure. During his term, he worked to strengthen EU relations with Indonesia and Brunei, focusing on areas such as trade, investment, education, and regional cooperation.{{Cite web |title=H.E. Vincent Piket presents letter of credence to the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo {{!}} EEAS |url=https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/indonesia/he-vincent-piket-presents-letter-credence-president-indonesia-joko-widodo_en |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=www.eeas.europa.eu |language=en}}
• Head of Division for Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia (2016–2019): Based in Brussels, Piket led EU relations with key North African nations during a period of significant regional developments.{{Cite web |title=Vincent Piket Cirriculum Vitae |url=https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cv_vincent_piket.pdf |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=www.eeas.europa.eu |language=en}} For example, in April 2018 Vincent participated in a hearing organized by the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) titled "EU-Morocco Relations: The Current State of Play."{{Cite news |last=Europe |first=Renew |date=2018-04-23 |title=ALDE Hearing: 'EU-Morocco Relations. The Current State of Play' |url=https://reneweurope.medium.com/alde-hearing-eu-morocco-relations-the-current-state-of-play-15d5768d62d6 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210118042332/https://reneweurope.medium.com/alde-hearing-eu-morocco-relations-the-current-state-of-play-15d5768d62d6 |archive-date=2021-01-18 |access-date=2025-01-04 |work=Medium |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Western Sahara Resource Watch {{!}} Piket: no prohibition to apply Morocco agreements to Western Sahara |url=https://wsrw.org/en/archive/4223 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=wsrw.org |language=en}} During the hearing, Piket contributed to discussions on the implications of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgment concerning Western Sahara and its impact on EU-Morocco relations. His insights were part of a broader dialogue aimed at addressing challenges and future prospects in the cooperation between the European Union and Morocco. Piket's participation underscored his role in shaping and managing the EU's diplomatic engagements with the Maghreb region.
• Head of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao (2012–2016): In this role, Piket was responsible for overseeing the EU's relations with Hong Kong and Macao, focusing on political, economic, and trade matters.
• Ambassador and Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia (2008–2012): Piket led efforts to enhance EU-Malaysia relations, focusing on trade, education, and cultural exchanges. During this time, he was featured as the cover icon in the Malaysian magazine "myBatik," Issue 16, highlighting his engagement with Malaysian culture and the promotion of traditional arts.{{Cite web |date=2011-12-06 |title=Issue 16 myBatik out now!! Cover icon: Ambassador of European Union, H.E.Vincent Piket – myBatik Kuala Lumpur |url=https://mybatik.org.my/issue-16-mybatik-out-now-cover-icon-ambassador-of-european-union-h-e-vincent-piket/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |language=en-US}}
• Head of Unit, Centralised Operations for Asia and Central Asia (2005–2008): He coordinated development cooperation projects across Asia and Central Asia, promoting sustainable development and regional stability.
• Deputy Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Commission to Russia (2001–2005): Piket played a crucial role in managing EU-Russia relations, addressing political and economic cooperation.
• Counsellor, Delegation of the European Commission to Slovenia (1998–2001): During this period, he also served as Head of Delegation ad interim from August 1999 to June 2000, contributing to Slovenia's EU accession preparations.
• Acting Head of Unit for Bulgaria and Romania (1997–1998): He was involved in the EU's enlargement process, focusing on Bulgaria and Romania's integration efforts.
• Administrator, Transition Programme for Central Europe (1993–1995): Piket facilitated transition programs aiding Central European countries in their post-Cold War transformations.
• Associate Administrator, EU/US Education Exchange (1992–1993): He promoted transatlantic educational exchanges, enhancing mutual understanding between the EU and the US.

During his tenure as Head of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao from 2012 to 2016, Vincent Piket authored several opinion pieces for the South China Morning Post (SCMP), focusing on topics such as climate change and the European Union's role in global affairs. Notable articles include:

• "Paris climate deal will offer world the opportunity for change{{Cite web |date=2015-12-03 |title=Paris climate deal will offer world the opportunity for change |url=https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1885956/paris-climate-deal-will-offer-world-opportunity-change |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}" (December 3, 2015)
• "Paris agreement is just the beginning of a new era of climate action{{Cite web |date=2016-01-17 |title=Paris agreement is just the beginning of a new era of climate action |url=https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1901383/paris-agreement-just-beginning-new-era-climate-action |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}" (January 17, 2016)
• "Despite its challenges, the European Union remains a key partner for Hong Kong{{Cite web |date=2016-05-09 |title=Despite its challenges, the European Union remains a key partner for Hong Kong |url=https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1942573/despite-its-challenges-european-union-remains-key-partner |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}" (May 9, 2016)

Before joining the European Union, Piket served as the Head of Projects Department at the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Education from 1989 to 1992. He was also an Assistant Lecturer at the English-American Department of Radboud University from 1984 to 1989.

Vincent Piket is of Dutch nationality. He is married and has one child.

{{reflist}}

• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoeTnOoTrJ0 Ambassadorial Lecture with H.E. Vincent Piket]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeEkUqrWuwk SEA Today News - Live Interview Vincent Piket]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg1TYHrFtrM Climate Change Discussion - Hong Kong]
• [https://wsrw.org/en/archive/4223 Western Sahara Resource Watch - Piket: "No prohibition to apply Morocco agreements to Western Sahara"]

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