News
Position

60 regulatory burden reduction proposals
From the first commitment of Commission President von der Leyen in March 2023 to reduce reporting obligations on businesses, Eurochambres has actively contributed to the initiative by providing concre...
Position

Position on the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework
If the European Union is to lead a new era of global prosperity, the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034 must be simpler, more balanced and responsive. Over the next few years, reforms and...
Press Release

European Commission still not consistently SME-proofing new legislation
New analysis by three leading European business associations reveals that the application of the European Commission’s ‘SME Test’ methodology across Commission services remains inconsistent. Wit...
Report/ Survey

SME Test Benchmark 2024
The reduction of regulatory and administrative burden for businesses and the better law-making process, for SMEs in particular, remain high on the European Commission’s political agenda for the new...
Report/ Survey

Joint Statement by 78 Business Associations on EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
We are writing to you on behalf of 78 business associations from the EU and Mercosur representing a wide array of industries and other businesses. Together, our members cover a significant portion of...
Press Release

Eurochambres Economic Survey 2025: Europe’s competitiveness is at a tipping point
The 2025 Eurochambres Economic Survey (EES2025), based on insights from 42,000 businesses across 27 countries, reveals that Europe’s entrepreneurs are bracing for another challenging year. High labo...
Report/ Survey

Eurochambres Economic Survey 2025
The Eurochambres Economic Survey 2025 is a unique piece of qualitative research carried out with the cooperation of 27 national chambers of commerce and industry across the continent. Over the years,...
Position

Joint trade association statement towards EU due diligence that works for all
The European Green Deal is now moving into the implementation and transposition phases which present significant complexity and therefore uncertainty. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Direct...
Position

Eurochambres input on future EU-UK Economic Relations
In an era of geopolitical rivalries, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently stated in her re-election speech at the European Parliament, Eurochambres believes it is more import...
Position

Trade Priorities for the 2024-2029 EU term
Global markets are an extremely important source of growth and innovation for European companies and our SMEs in particular. Therefore, helping our companies access third markets and increasing the in...
Position

Single Market Priorities for the 2024-2029 EU term
Considering the impending 2024-2029 legislative period, Eurochambres urges European institutions to prioritise the single market, ensure the proper, systematic enforcement of EU law and foster the dig...
Position

Neighbourhood and Enlargement Priorities for the 2024-2029 EU term
Eurochambres supports the new impetus given to EU enlargement. With its network of chambers of commerce and industry spanning the continent, Eurochambres is in a unique position to help the business c...
Position

Skills Priorities for the 2024-2029 EU term
Human capital stands as one of Europe’s primary competitive advantages. However, skills shortages rank among the main concerns for the business community, hindering growth, innovation, and adaptatio...
Position

Economic Priorities for the 2024-2029 EU term
To restore Europe’s attractiveness as a business location and its capacity to drive innovation, the EU needs to take immediate and coordinated steps to address the lack of investments for the scale-...
Position

Sustainability Priorities for the 2024-2029 EU Term
In the next five years, the European Union faces the challenge of balancing economic stability with ambitious climate goals. Integrating the European Green Deal with a strong competitiveness strategy...