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2019-24 von der Leyen Commission mid-term review: strong economic headwinds require recalibration of work programme
The 29 April General Assembly of Eurochambres – the European association of chambers of commerce and industry - discussed progress made by the von der Leyen Commission as it reaches the halfway poin...
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Eurochambres positon on 2019-2024 von der Leyen Commission mid-term assessment
The first half of the 2019-2024 Commission’s term has of course been massively impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine. Several of the priorities set out by Ursula von der Leyen at th...
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Eurochambres flash survey on the economic impact of the war in Ukraine
26 national chambers provided feedback on the economic implications of the war in Ukraine across Europe in a survey conducted by Eurochambres in late March 2022 among its members. This came one month...
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EU and Western Balkans: a profound and deepening partnership
Eurochambres calls upon the countries of the Western Balkans and the European Union to set up a clear timeframe for the implementation of reforms leading towards the EU accession of Serbia, Montenegro...
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Eurochambres’ message on the informal meeting of the European Council on the Versailles Declaration
Eurochambres welcomes the discussions at the informal meeting of the heads of state or government held yesterday and today and the “Versailles Declaration” adopted. This can and must act as a cata...
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War in Ukraine
Eurochambres and many national chambers are maintaining contact with our colleagues at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who are striving to continue to support member companies in the m...
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Eurochambres statement on the Ukraine crisis
The President of Eurochambres, Luc Frieden, convened an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Directors this morning, following last night’s European Council summit on the Ukraine crisis.
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Press Release: Corporate due diligence – chambers concerned by both direct and indirect impacts on businesses
Reacting to today’s European Commission proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, Eurochambres has recognised the importance of ensuring a level playing field across the EU...
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7th EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF) Joint Declaration of the Business Organisations
The 7th EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF) took place on the 16th and 17th of February 2022 in Brussels. The Forum, which was held back-to-back with the 6th AU-EU Summit, constitutes a key contribution t...
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Eurochambres position on the recast of the Energy Efficiency Directive
European chambers of commerce and businesses are contributing to the energy transition and recognize the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy provisions, which is even in their own sel...
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Eurochambres position on Better Regulation
The European regulatory framework must enable the creation of a business-friendly environment and the establishment of a level playing field for SMEs so that they can adapt to unforeseen changes and c...
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Eurochambres position on the proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Fighting climate change is a global problem that requires global solutions. Unilateral actions such as an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) must therefore be considered as a last resort....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...