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Europe Day 2022: take inspiration from the past to solve today’s challenges
Luc Frieden, President of Eurochambres
9 May, Europe Day, should be a moment to celebrate peace and unity as it marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, established to forge stronger coopera...
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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 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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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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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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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]()
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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![Eastern Partnership Summit: Trade is key to a stronger partnership]()
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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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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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...
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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...
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Eurochambres Economic Survey 2022
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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...
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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...
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![Luc Frieden elected as next President of EUROCHAMBRES]()
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...
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![EUROCHAMBRES and CCCM call for entry into force of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement]()
EUROCHAMBRES and CCCM call for entry into force of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
In a major effort to strengthen ties between the private sectors of Latin America and Europe, the members of the Council of Chambers of Commerce of Mercosur (CCCM) and EUROCHAMBRES met on September 22...
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![Eurochambres takeaways from the updated EU Industrial Policy]()
Eurochambres takeaways from the updated EU Industrial Policy
The updated 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery”, seeks to “learn lessons from the COVID-19 crisis, strengthen the EU’s economic resilience an...
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![SOTEU 2021: a strong economy is crucial to meeting Europe’s challenges]()
SOTEU 2021: a strong economy is crucial to meeting Europe’s challenges
EUROCHAMBRES President, Christoph Leitl, welcomed the ambitious and committed tone of today’s State of the European Union speech, but called for a strong and continued focus on delivering the econom...
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![New survey reveals scale of digital transformation of businesses during pandemic]()
New survey reveals scale of digital transformation of businesses during pandemic
A joint European Committee of the Regions and EUROCHAMBRES survey reveals that around 75% of businesses took decisive steps to digitalise their activities during the pandemic. Published as part of a n...
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![Fit-for-55 Package: a balanced approach crucial for businesses]()
Fit-for-55 Package: a balanced approach crucial for businesses
Reacting to the adoption today by the European Commission of its Fit-for-55 package, EUROCHAMBRES has highlighted the need to balance a regulatory approach with much needed incentives. The associati...
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![Consumer Law Ready phase 2 concludes, with 18-month extension announced]()
Consumer Law Ready phase 2 concludes, with 18-month extension announced
EUROCHAMBRES, in collaboration with SMEunited, BEUC and the European Commission, organized a conference on the results of the second phase of the Consumer Law Ready (CLR) project on 28 June. The event...