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![State of the SME Union: nurturing growth and resilience for European SMEs](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jean-Charles-Herrenschmidt.png)
State of the SME Union: nurturing growth and resilience for European SMEs
The State of the SME Union debate in the European Parliament is a crucial moment to take a closer look at the difficulties faced by companies that require more attention and support from EU policymake...
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![Building synergies between businesses and research – skills interview series](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MIR-1.png)
Building synergies between businesses and research – skills interview series
As part of Eurochambres' series of interviews showcasing the chamber network's efforts to contribute to large-scale upskilling and reskilling of the EU workforce, this week we present the platform Mat...
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![Industry coalition joint letter on the EU-Mercosur Agreement](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/EU-Mercosur-joint-letter-805-×-612px.png)
Industry coalition joint letter on the EU-Mercosur Agreement
We are writing you on behalf of 19 European business associations, representing different European industrial sectors that create millions of jobs in Europe and provide an essential contribution to th...
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![Eurochambres Mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility implementation and the next generation of own resources](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Recovery-and-Resilience-Facility-position-805-x-612-1.png)
Eurochambres Mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility implementation and the next generation of own resources
Most chambers involved in the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) observe deficiencies in the absorption of funding at regional and local level. Excessive red tape and burdens...
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![Eurochambres position on Learning Mobility](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Learning-Mobility-position-805-×-612px.png)
Eurochambres position on Learning Mobility
Eurochambres welcomes the current revision of the European mobility framework and the objective of identifying and tackling existing obstacles to learning mobility. The emphasis placed on the mobility...
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![Eurochambres messages to the 29-30 June 2023 European Council](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EU-Council-June-Banner-805-×-612px.png)
Eurochambres messages to the 29-30 June 2023 European Council
Eurochambres urges EU heads of state and government to focus on the trade agenda, supply chain resilience, business competitiveness and reducing regulatory burdens.
Ahead of the European Council me...
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![Eurochambres position on the EU climate target 2040](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EU-Climate-2040-target-position-Banner-1920-×-1080px-1024x576.png)
Eurochambres position on the EU climate target 2040
The EU Climate target 2040 will profoundly affect European businesses in their journey towards climate neutrality by 2050. Eurochambres emphasizes the need for pioneering energy technologies to unlock...
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![Getting the regulatory balance right for the short & long term](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Statement-805-×-612px.png)
Getting the regulatory balance right for the short & long term
On the occasion of its General Assembly in Geneva today and as the EU enters a pivotal 12-month period, Eurochambres calls on policy makers to commit to Europe’s competitiveness and to getting the r...
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![Preparing for the artificial intelligence revolution – Skills interview series](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Preparing-for-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution.png)
Preparing for the artificial intelligence revolution – Skills interview series
As part of Eurochambres' series of interviews showcasing the chamber network's efforts to contribute to large-scale upskilling and reskilling efforts, this week we present the project "Digital Skills...
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![Eurochambres position on the European Commission Proposal for a Critical Raw Materials Act](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CRW-position-Banner-805-×-612px.png)
Eurochambres position on the European Commission Proposal for a Critical Raw Materials Act
The European chamber network is committed to sustainable and responsible economic activity that is in line with the European Green Deal, yet business must have sufficient access to the raw materials n...
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![Eurochambres position on the SME Relief Package](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SME-Relief-Package-Banner-805-×-612px.png)
Eurochambres position on the SME Relief Package
Eurochambres remarks the need for concrete actions in support of European businesses to cushion the impact of recent economic headwinds. The SME Relief Package must include implementable and effective...
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![Developing skills for EU Competitiveness: partial qualifications in Germany – Skills interview series](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DIHK-Skills-interviewas.png)
Developing skills for EU Competitiveness: partial qualifications in Germany – Skills interview series
Throughout the European Year of Skills, Eurochambres News will publish a series of short interviews to showcase the chamber network’s efforts to contribute to the large-scale upskilling and reskilli...
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![Joint Business statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CSDD-Joint-position-1-1024x576.png)
Joint Business statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)
European business remains supportive of the objectives of the proposed directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CS3D) and we urge co-legislators to work on a reasonable approach that is ma...
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![Joint statement on the Data Act: caution and restraint needed in public bodies’ access to data from private companies](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Letter-Compet-Council-Banner-805-×-612px.png)
Joint statement on the Data Act: caution and restraint needed in public bodies’ access to data from private companies
We strongly encourage co-legislators to provide a clear and structured legal framework for secure transfers that fully respects data protection, implements the necessary safeguards and limits the disc...
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![Eurochambres’ perspective on the electricity market design](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EMD-position-Banner-805-×-612px.png)
Eurochambres’ perspective on the electricity market design
The chamber network supports the Commission's initiative to update the electricity market design, emphasizing renewable energy expansion and resolving energy market bottlenecks. Instead of a temporary...
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![Joint business statement on safeguarding the environmental and climate benefits of the ESPR](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-05-140609.png)
Joint business statement on safeguarding the environmental and climate benefits of the ESPR
The signatories of the statement welcome the objectives of the proposed new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to support and improve the circularity, energy performance and other en...
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![Eurochambres position on Net Zero Industry Act](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Net-Zero-Industry-Act-Banner-805-×-612px-1.png)
Eurochambres position on Net Zero Industry Act
Eurochambres welcomes the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) as part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan to scale up the manufacturing of clean technologies in the European Union (EU) and facilitate the green...
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![A balanced compromise on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence will shape the future of EU companies](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Frederico-3-1024x683.jpg)
A balanced compromise on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence will shape the future of EU companies
One of the most discussed proposals of the 2019-2024 legislative term, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, reached a significant milestone in mid-April when the European Parliament l...
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![Eurochambres position on the European Commission’s proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PPWR-Banner-805-×-612px.png)
Eurochambres position on the European Commission’s proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Eurochambres welcomes proposal for a packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR) as it offers an opportunity to advance the circular economy, reduce waste, minimize environmental degradation and c...
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![Women entrepreneurs driving the twin transition](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EWN-Survey-2023-Banner-805-×-612px-2.png)
Women entrepreneurs driving the twin transition
The Eurochambres Women Network survey: “A picture of female entrepreneurship” published today, based on 823 responses from 24 countries, highlights the commitment of women entrepreneurs to digital...
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![Eurochambres Women Network Survey 2023: A Picture of Female Entrepreneurship](https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EWN-Survey-2023-Banner-805-×-612px.jpg)
Eurochambres Women Network Survey 2023: A Picture of Female Entrepreneurship
The current economic environment is particularly challenging for all entrepreneurs. The different crisis of the recent years (Covid-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine and the subsequent increase on energy pr...