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Eurochambres contribution to the Commission consultation on “Adapting Liability Rules to the Digital Age and Artificial Intelligence”
More than 35 years after the entry into force of the Product Liability Directive, Eurochambres welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the European Commission’s consultation on the matter.
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Luc Frieden – new ambassador of European businesses
Luc Frieden has taken office as President of Eurochambres, the association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The chamber umbrella organization represents the interests of Europe’s indus...
2022 a year to make businesses more resilient and fit for the future
The continuing shadow of COVID-19 and the EU’s ambitious policy agenda provide the political backdrop for our 2022 work programme. EUROCHAMBRES priorities focus on ensuring a business-friendly appro...
Eurochambres welcomes the AI Act proposal, but hopes that it will spur rather than curb innovation in the EU
No one doubts the huge potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the benefits it could bring to the European economy. The technologies that are being deployed now will shape to a large extent the...
Eastern Partnership Summit: Trade is key to a stronger partnership
Prior to the EU Eastern Partnership Summit on 15 December, EUROCHAMBRES President Christoph Leitl has called on leaders to give a new impetus to economic relations between the EU and its eastern neigh...
Eurochambres position on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive
Our economy and the European business community depend on an affordable and reliable supply of renewable energy, which is even more important given our high climate ambitions and the need to decarboni...
Global Economic Survey 2022: COVID-19 uncertainty undermining global recovery
Global Economic Survey 2022: COVID-19 uncertainty undermining global recovery
The Global Economic Survey 2022 published today underlines the impact on global growth of continued uncertainty abo...
Eurochambres sets out its priorities for the Conference of the Future of Europe (COFOE)
Chambers are ready and willing to contribute to the Conference on the Future of Europe sessions of European Citizens' Panels and the upcoming meetings of the Conference Plenary bringing concrete pos...
Chambers welcome balanced Council compromise on the Digital Services Act
Reacting to the adoption today by the Competitiveness Council of its position on the Digital Services Act (DSA), EUROCHAMBRES has underlined the need to have balanced rules in e-commerce which withsta...
Eurochambres sets its priorities for the EU SME Assembly 2021
As the world gradually recovers from the depths of the pandemic, small businesses are trying to rebuild and recalibrate in a way that prepares them for future shocks and strengthens their competitive...
2022 EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey: energy costs and skills shortages constrain business optimism for year ahead
European companies’ general mood of optimism for 2022 is dented by concerns over affordable access to energy and raw materials, as well shortages in skilled workers. These are among the main finding...
Eurochambres Economic Survey 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Despite facing a sharp contraction in the biennium 2020-21, businesses in Europe expect to perform better in 2022 as a result of severe measures taken to curb the spread of the v...
Eurochambres sets position for COP26 climate summit
EUROCHAMBRES wishes to express their expectations for the outcome of the negotiations, as well as their approach to the SDGs, in the light of the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow.
The signing of the Paris...
COP26 SPECIAL EVENT: HOW TO HELP BUSINESS BECOME CLIMATE-NEUTRAL
COP26 SPECIAL EVENT: HOW TO HELP BUSINESS BECOME CLIMATE-NEUTRAL
How can standards, local business services and technology solutions be used as powerful tools on business’ path to net-zero? On 6...
European Chambers of Commerce call policy makers to set fair and realistic rules for entrepreneurs
The European Chambers of Commerce and Industry are following with great attention the ongoing debates on the future Digital Services Act which are making good progress in both the European Parliament...
Luc Frieden elected as next President of EUROCHAMBRES
Mr Luc Frieden was elected as President of EUROCHAMBRES for the 2022-2023 term during today’s General Assembly. Mr Frieden, President of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, will take over the role o...
Outcomes of Reviving Europe – online event series
The COVID19 crisis has reinforced the value of a collective European approach to key issues. As such, the Conference on the Future of Europe comes at an important juncture as we manage the legacy of t...
Joint Statement European business community calls for the rapid ratification and entry into operation of the Unitary Patent System
EUROCHAMBRES, BUSINESSEUROPE, Orgalim and SMEunited represent innovative businesses across Europe. One of our core objectives is to support innovation and boost the competitiveness of European compan...