Paris, May 16, 2008. In the context of the French Presidency of the European Union beginning of July 2008, Paris EUROPLACE and the City of London have met to discuss and define their common vision and priorities. A joint committee was co-chaired by Michel PEBEREAU, Chairman of BNP Paribas and André VILLENEUVE, Chairman of City of London EU Advisory Group, and was joined by City of London Lord Mayor David LEWIS and the City of London Corporation's Policy Chairman Stuart FRASER, during their official visit to France prior to the EU Presidency.