Mathieu Bousquet is the Director for Enlargement Coordination, Strategy and
Investments at the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG
ENEST) of the European Commission. His Directorate coordinates the accession process
as well as the overall policy coherence of DG ENEST’s political mandate, drives the DG’s
engagement with the private sector and International Financial Institutions, and supports
the programming of EU financial assistance in the Western Balkans and Eastern
Neighbourhood.
Over a career in Africa, Asia, and Brussels, Mathieu Bousquet has proven experience in
strategic thinking, policy formulation, and effective implementation. He is committed to
fostering positive change and sustainable development in the EU’s partner countries,
with a particular passion for supporting the green transition and connectivity, fostering
good governance, and advancing gender equality.