During the discussion, the ELI representatives were able to update Mr Piplat on the current activities of the ELI, especially its most recent publications. The European Parliament has been an Institutional Observer of the ELI since the Institute was founded in 2011 and as the ELI Secretariat is currently hosted by the University of Vienna, an especially close link has developed between the European Parliament’s Austrian Liaison office and the ELI. Several ELI events, including the launch of the Austrian Hub, have taken place in the ‘Haus der Europäischen Union’ which houses the Liaison Office. The ELI representatives and Mr Piplat confirmed their strong intention to maintain and build on these close links in the future.