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EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry

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Eurochambres is the association representing European Chambers of Commerce and their member companies.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer and

28 Jan 2026 · Stakeholder dialogue on establishing the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič), Chiara Galiffa (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič)

13 Jan 2026 · Discussion on EU Trade and Investment

Eurochambres demands overhaul of EU digital targets to help SMEs

9 Jan 2026
Topic — The Commission is reviewing its 2030 targets for digital infrastructure and skills.
Message — Eurochambres calls for the Commission to revise and recalibrate Key Performance Indicators to reflect actual digital performance. They demand legal certainty for AI Act implementation and targeted support for Member States.12
Why — Clearer rules and accurate metrics would help SMEs overcome high implementation costs and stay competitive.34
Impact — Lagging Member States would face tougher oversight through enhanced reporting and public scorecards.56
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Meeting with Elisa Roller (Director Secretariat-General) and

11 Dec 2025 · Single Market Roadmap 2028 and Union of Skills

Eurochambres urges simpler EU Taxonomy to reduce administrative burdens

5 Dec 2025
Topic — The European Commission is reviewing the technical screening criteria for the EU Taxonomy's environmental acts.
Message — The organization calls for simplifying the Do No Significant Harm criteria and aligning them with existing laws like REACH. They request standardized templates and a risk-based approach for social safeguards to support smaller businesses.1234
Why — Proposed changes would lower compliance costs and reduce the need for expensive external technical consultants.56
Impact — Environmental interests may be compromised by lowering recycled content thresholds and relaxing chemical safety oversight.78
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Meeting with Brigitte Van Den Berg (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Nov 2025 · Skills

Meeting with Piotr Serafin (Commissioner) and

10 Nov 2025 · Implementation and Simplification Dialogue on the Review of the EU Anti-Fraud Architecture

Eurochambres urges harmonised rules and SME support for circular economy

6 Nov 2025
Topic — EU regulation on circular economy, waste management and secondary raw materials.
Message — The organization requests harmonised end-of-waste criteria, an EU-wide one-stop shop for extended producer responsibility, and practical rules that support SMEs. They argue current fragmented systems create legal uncertainty and high compliance costs.123
Why — This would reduce compliance costs and administrative burdens for cross-border trade.45
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Meeting with Victor Negrescu (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2025 · Meeting with Romanian Chamber of Commerce

Meeting with Dóra Dávid (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Nov 2025 · Speech on occasion of the European Parliament of Entreprises

Meeting with Victor Negrescu (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Nov 2025 · European Parliament of Enterprises Event

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner) and

28 Oct 2025 · High Level Dialogue with Industry executives on the implementation of CBAM

Eurochambres urges enforcement over new Digital Fairness Act legislation

24 Oct 2025
Topic — New EU rules on dark patterns, influencer marketing, addictive design and personalisation.
Message — The organisation requests that the Commission prioritise enforcement of existing digital consumer protection laws rather than introduce new legislation. They argue current frameworks like the DSA, GDPR and UCPD already provide sufficient safeguards and should be implemented fully before adding new obligations.123
Why — This would reduce compliance burdens on their members while existing rules take effect.456
Impact — Consumer groups lose stronger immediate protections against manipulative digital practices and dark patterns.78
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Meeting with Aleksandra Kordecka (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

24 Oct 2025 · Input on the upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act

Eurochambres calls for faster permits to boost military mobility

23 Oct 2025
Topic — EU regulation harmonising procedures for cross-border military transport and infrastructure.
Message — The organisation requests acceleration of permitting procedures for infrastructure projects. They argue complex administrative requirements cause disproportionately long delays. They emphasise continued EU support for dual-use projects like Rail Baltica.123
Why — This would improve connectivity and competitiveness for European businesses using transport corridors.45
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Meeting with Dóra Dávid (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Oct 2025 · SME priorities in IMCO, 28th regime, Single Market Strategy

Meeting with Leopoldo Rubinacci (Deputy Director-General Trade)

16 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on recent global economic developments

Meeting with Sofia Munoz Albarran (Director Trade) and

15 Oct 2025 · Interplay between the trade anti-dumping and anti-subsidies regulations and the EU Regulation on Foreign Subsidies (FSR) to ensure that the two regimes combined deliver their maximal effect, complementing each other, while remaining accessible.

Eurochambres urges EU to simplify digital rules for business competitiveness

14 Oct 2025
Topic — EU revision of digital regulations to reduce business compliance burdens.
Message — The organization requests streamlined data rules with SME exemptions, modernized cookie consent requirements, clear AI Act guidance with risk-based compliance, and harmonized cybersecurity reporting across frameworks.1234
Why — This would reduce compliance costs and administrative burdens for their member businesses.567
Impact — Consumer privacy advocates lose stronger protections through weakened consent requirements and higher breach reporting thresholds.8910
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European Chambers urge competitive energy prices in security framework revision

13 Oct 2025
Topic — Revision of EU energy security framework following 2022-23 energy crisis
Message — Eurochambres calls for a revised framework built around robust energy systems and markets, diversification, comprehensive risk assessments, and effective crisis management. They want competitive and predictable energy prices, expanded infrastructure investment, and clear crisis-management mechanisms that preserve market functioning.123
Why — This would protect their members from volatile energy costs and maintain business competitiveness.45
Impact — Environmental advocates lose if technology neutrality delays renewable energy transition and maintains fossil fuel infrastructure.67
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Meeting with Anna Banczyk (Head of Unit Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion)

29 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on the main new initiatives of the unit EMPL.B3: EU VET strategy, EU VET diploma/label and Skills Portability Initiative

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Sept 2025 · General exchange

Meeting with Victor Negrescu (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views with Eurochambers

European Chambers Urge Flexibility in EU's Ambitious 2040 Climate Target

17 Sept 2025
Topic — Amendment to European Climate Law to include 2040 climate reduction target.
Message — Eurochambres requests greater flexibility in achieving the 90% emissions reduction target, including using international carbon credits within the EU ETS, faster integration of carbon removals, and stronger carbon leakage protections. They seek a realistic timeline that doesn't undermine European industrial competitiveness.1234
Why — This would reduce compliance costs and provide more time for industries to adapt.56
Impact — Environmental groups lose stronger near-term climate action as businesses gain more flexibility.7
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Meeting with Victor Negrescu (Member of the European Parliament) and Microsoft Corporation and

3 Sept 2025 · LinkedIn/OECD session on skills-first hiring

Business chambers call EU simplification package insufficient for SMEs

21 Aug 2025
Topic — EU proposal to reduce administrative burdens through digitalisation and mid-cap category.
Message — EUROCHAMBRES requests genuine simplification that delivers immediate relief to Europe's 26 million SMEs, not just 38,000 mid-caps. They urge the Commission to draft legislation with smaller businesses in mind from the outset, adhering to the 'Think Small First' principle, and to provide clearer GDPR guidance while reducing reporting obligations.123
Why — This would reduce compliance costs and administrative burdens for their 26 million SME members.45
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EUROCHAMBRES warns Omnibus IV offers limited relief for 26 million SMEs

21 Aug 2025
Topic — Simplification package on digitalisation and product legislation for small mid-cap enterprises.
Message — The organization urges the Commission to deliver genuine simplification proposals that significantly reduce compliance costs for European businesses. They argue the package helps only 38,000 companies while overlooking 26 million SMEs. They call for fundamental revision of the SME approach and adherence to 'Think Small First' principles.1234
Why — This would reduce administrative burdens and compliance costs for their 26 million SME members.567
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Eurochambres demands more relief for 26 million European SMEs

21 Aug 2025
Topic — An EU proposal to reduce administrative burdens for small mid-cap enterprises and digitalization.
Message — Eurochambres wants the EU to provide meaningful relief for the millions of smaller businesses. They argue that legislation must be designed for smaller companies from the very beginning. The group calls for simplified data rules and clearer guidance on risk-based processing.12
Why — The changes would significantly lower compliance costs and help businesses avoid complex legal requirements.34
Impact — Member states might face more paperwork, while standardisation bodies could see their traditional roles undermined.56
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Response to Burden reduction and simplification for competitiveness of small mid-cap enterprises - Omnibus Directive

21 Aug 2025

Please find attached the feedback of Eurochambres regarding the 4th Omnibus Simplification package on small mid-cap enterprises and digitalisation in product legislation.
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Eurochambres urges shorter donation period in unsold goods rules

11 Aug 2025
Topic — EU regulation prohibiting destruction of unsold apparel and footwear products.
Message — The organization requests reducing the minimum donation period from eight to four weeks and streamlining quality assessment procedures. They argue the extended period creates disproportionate storage costs, particularly for seasonal goods and SMEs.123
Why — This would reduce storage and handling costs for their member businesses.45
Impact — Social economy entities have less time to claim donated products for reuse.67
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Meeting with Michael McGrath (Commissioner) and

15 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on simplification, CSDDD, GDPR, the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act and third party litigation funding

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

11 Jul 2025 · Implementation dialogue on customs legislation - Rules of origin

Eurochambres seeks lighter reporting rules for discarded products

10 Jul 2025
Topic — EU regulation requiring companies to disclose information on unsold consumer products they destroy.
Message — The organization requests a minimum threshold for reporting, optional description fields, and voluntary disclosure of reduction strategies. They argue current requirements create unnecessary burdens while asking for estimates to suffice in the first implementation year.1234
Why — This would reduce reporting burden and compliance costs for their member companies.56
Impact — Environmental groups lose detailed transparency on product destruction practices and corporate waste reduction efforts.7
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Eurochambres urges streamlined permitting and SME support in decarbonisation plans

8 Jul 2025
Topic — EU regulation to accelerate industrial decarbonisation while maintaining competitiveness and supporting investments.
Message — The organization requests streamlined permitting procedures with shorter binding deadlines, technology-neutral frameworks accessible to all businesses especially SMEs, and adequate funding for decarbonisation clusters. They emphasize the need for practical public procurement criteria and voluntary labelling schemes.1234
Why — This would reduce regulatory burdens and compliance costs while improving their members' access to decarbonisation funding.567
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Eurochambres demands sovereign cloud framework and doubled AI investment

30 Jun 2025
Topic — The consultation addresses expanding European cloud and AI infrastructure capacity and security.
Message — Eurochambres calls for a sovereign European framework and stronger measures against anti-competitive practices. They urge a doubling of the high-performance computing budget to support European AI development.123
Why — Ending dependency on foreign providers would lower costs and improve digital sovereignty for European businesses.45
Impact — Dominant US tech firms would lose market share through stricter competition rules and procurement preferences.67
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Meeting with Sofia Munoz Albarran (Director Trade) and American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium

18 Jun 2025 · Debate on "trade and the geopolitical situation" organised by the The Employers' Group of the EESC

Meeting with Eric Ducoulombier (Acting Director Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

17 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on difficulties to open bank accounts in other EU Member States.

Eurochambres urges doubled funding for European AI innovation hubs

4 Jun 2025
Topic — This consultation addresses a strategy to accelerate industrial AI adoption and innovation.
Message — The organization calls for doubling the budget for digital innovation hubs and supercomputing infrastructure. They also request simplified compliance rules and customized support for small businesses.123
Why — Increased funding and simplified rules would lower technical and regulatory barriers for European businesses.4
Impact — Foreign technology firms would lose access to European government contracts due to local preferences.5
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Meeting with Marta Kos (Commissioner) and

19 May 2025 · Eurochambres in the context of our business engagement, especially with MS

Meeting with Henna Virkkunen (Executive Vice-President) and

19 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the Commission’s priorities under the current mandate, with an emphasis on simplification and competitiveness.

Meeting with Dóra Dávid (Member of the European Parliament)

15 May 2025 · Simplification, SMEs, EU digital policies

Meeting with Maria Luís Albuquerque (Commissioner) and

13 May 2025 · SIU and Sustainability Omnibus

Meeting with Andreas Schwab (Member of the European Parliament)

7 May 2025 · eCommerce

Meeting with Dan Jørgensen (Commissioner) and

30 Apr 2025 · Competitiveness

Meeting with Piotr Serafin (Commissioner) and

24 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on access to EU Funding

Meeting with Michael Mcnamara (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Apr 2025 · SMEs & the AI Act

Meeting with Idoia Mendia (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

23 Apr 2025 · Meeting with Eurochambers

Meeting with Niels Flemming Hansen (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Apr 2025 · Late Payment Regulation

Meeting with Mario Nava (Director-General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion)

3 Apr 2025 · Eurochambres to present their activities with the Commission and discuss better contribution to the Union of Skills with DG EMPL

Meeting with Felix Fernandez-Shaw (Director Directorate-General for International Partnerships) and

1 Apr 2025 · In the context of the EU-LAC Global Gateway Investment Agenda, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) launches an initiative with a view to develop circular economy value chains in Latin America

Meeting with Felix Fernandez-Shaw (Director Directorate-General for International Partnerships) and

1 Apr 2025 · Plenary Feedback round on previously held GGIA Working Group sessions of 9 different thematical groups regarding Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

Meeting with Anna Athanasopoulou (Director Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and

31 Mar 2025 · Ongoing initiatives on Simplification and Better regulation

Meeting with Jessika Roswall (Commissioner) and

27 Mar 2025 · Roundtable “Water, Agriculture, and the Food Supply Chain”

Meeting with Henrik Dahl (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Amazon Europe Core SARL and SMEunited aisbl

26 Mar 2025 · Simplification

Meeting with Anna Cavazzini (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

25 Mar 2025 · Priorities for the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection for the coming year related in particular to consumer and digital policy.

Meeting with Jörgen Warborn (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and Finance Sweden

25 Mar 2025 · Omnibus

Meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President) and

24 Mar 2025 · To hear interest representatives’ perspectives on European Commission priorities and their impact on businesses, in particular SMEs.

Meeting with Anna-Maja Henriksson (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · Industry

Meeting with Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Member of the European Parliament) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

19 Mar 2025 · SME intergroup breakfast

Response to EU Start-up and Scale-up Strategy

17 Mar 2025

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Meeting with Piotr Serafin (Commissioner) and

17 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the future Multiannual Financial Framework and other EU priorities

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner) and

17 Mar 2025 · Discussion on the future of Europe’s competitiveness and the implementation of the Clean Industrial Deal

Meeting with Alvydas Stancikas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

12 Mar 2025 · Opening Bank Accounts for Business

Meeting with Michael Wimmer (Director Secretariat-General) and BUSINESSEUROPE and SMEunited aisbl

10 Mar 2025 · To discuss the Commission’s Better Regulation agenda with a specific focus on the SME test.

Meeting with Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Mar 2025 · Digitalisaton and AI Act implementation

Response to Savings and Investments Union

3 Mar 2025

Please find attached the feedback from Eurochambres, the association of European chambers of commerce and industry.
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Meeting with Marie-Hélène Pradines (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

19 Feb 2025 · SME policy, Competitiveness Compass, Commission work programme 2025, Simplification

Eurochambres Urges Slash to Single Market Administrative Burdens

31 Jan 2025
Topic — A strategy to enhance the single market by removing regulatory and administrative barriers.
Message — Eurochambres calls for common rules to ensure a level-playing field and requests a postponement of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. They further advocate for reducing administrative requirements regarding the posting of workers.123
Why — Companies would avoid excessive compliance costs and gain better protection for cross-border investments.45
Impact — Consulting and auditing firms would see a reduction in demand for their reporting services.67
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Meeting with Julien Mousnier (Director Justice and Consumers) and

30 Jan 2025 · Annual Rule of Law Cycle – single market dimension

Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

29 Jan 2025 · Renew Europe Stakeholder Roundtable: “Elevator Pitch for Better Single Market Rules”

Meeting with Adrián Vázquez Lázara (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Jan 2025 · Problems of SMEs and regulatory burdden

Meeting with Jessika Roswall (Commissioner) and

16 Jan 2025 · Commission Priorities

Meeting with Jessika Roswall (Commissioner) and

16 Jan 2025 · Commission Priorities

Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

15 Jan 2025 · - Priorities of Commissioner's mandate - Presentation of the upcoming Eurochambres strategy (4S: Simplification, Scale, Security, Skills) - Simplification

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

15 Jan 2025 · European Single Market and industrial policy

Meeting with Idoia Mendia (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jan 2025 · Meeting with Eurochambres

Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for opinion) and American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union and

11 Dec 2024 · Revision of the EUs Foreign Direct Investment Screening mechanism

Meeting with Ivars Ijabs (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

15 Nov 2024 · Late payments regulation

Meeting with Iuliu Winkler (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2024 · European SMEs and their internationalisation processes

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President)

8 Apr 2024 · - EU's support to Ukraine - Business environment in Latvia, administrative burden - EU-China relations

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner)

19 Mar 2024 · 2040 target plan

Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

21 Feb 2024 · Stakeholder Roundtable on Late Payment Regulation

Meeting with Martina Dlabajová (Member of the European Parliament) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

13 Feb 2024 · SME Intergroup event

Meeting with Martina Dlabajová (Member of the European Parliament) and BUSINESSEUROPE

23 Jan 2024 · SME Intergroup breakfast

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

11 Jan 2024 · Panelist at Eurochambres launch event: "Report on Single Market Obstacles and Solutions 2024"

Meeting with Martina Dlabajová (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Nov 2023 · SME IG Breakfast

Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Nov 2023 · SME

Meeting with Kyriacos Charalambous (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn), Martina Krobath (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn)

11 Jul 2023 · MFF revision

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

4 May 2023 · Electricity market design, European Hydrogen Bank, Net-Zero Industry Act.

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President)

4 May 2023 · Corporate sustainability, due diligence, consumer law and better regulation

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

8 Mar 2023 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

19 Dec 2022 · The European Partnership for Integration to support the labour market integration of third-country nationals and people fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Meeting with Jan Huitema (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

16 Dec 2022 · Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and

8 Nov 2022 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Meeting with Ilana Cicurel (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Oct 2022 · The Eurochambres Competitiveness Compass : a route to a business-friendly Europe

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

17 Oct 2022 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

5 Oct 2022 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Response to Review of the de minimis aid Regulation

25 Jul 2022

Eurochambres welcomes the European Commission's call for evidence to assess possible changes to the de minimis Regulation. Eurochambres advocates for the unconditional increase of the de minimis threshold notification from € 200 000 to € 500 000 to respond to adverse economic conditions, inflation, and distressed asset prices. Island regions and outermost regions of the EU should be allowed a higher threshold in order reflects the increased costs of doing business due to their remoteness and structural insufficiencies. Eurochambres believes that the introduction of a unique mandatory registry in the context of the de minimis state aid framework at European level merits a thorough analysis as it could on one hand support the efforts to reduce the administrative burden for small companies while, on the other hand, increased transparency may not only jeopardise beneficiaries’ interests (e.g. by revealing sensitive information to economic competitors) but also increase technical difficulties (e.g. how to deal with groups, mergers, etc.). For more information, please consult our written contribution.
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Meeting with Eva Maydell (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

30 Jun 2022 · Chips Act & Chips Joint Undertaking

Meeting with Pierre-Arnaud Proux (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Pierre-Arnaud Proux (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

2 Jun 2022 · Single Market

Eurochambres urges narrower scope for EU corporate sustainability rules

23 May 2022
Topic — The European Commission is proposing mandatory sustainability due diligence for large companies.
Message — Eurochambres believes due diligence should be proportionate, risk-based, and sector-specific. The proposal should only have implications for large companies’ operations and tier 1 suppliers. Lawmakers must guarantee that SMEs remain out of the scope.12
Why — Restricting the scope would significantly lower monitoring costs and reduce legal liability for businesses.3
Impact — Victims of overseas corporate abuses would lose the right to seek damages through European courts.4
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Response to Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI)

11 May 2022

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Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

29 Mar 2022 · Situation in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, importance of skills for integration of refugees into the labour market.

Meeting with Josianne Cutajar (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

9 Mar 2022 · Digital Decade Policy Programme

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

18 Feb 2022 · Discuss future implication of Eurochambres to upcoming proposals/policies and encourage their input

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade)

9 Feb 2022 · Trade Policy

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Dec 2021 · Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Agnieszka Skonieczna (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and BUSINESSEUROPE

18 Nov 2021 · Sustainable corporate governance

Response to Social and labour aspects of the climate transition

11 Nov 2021

EUROCHAMBRES believes that the Green Deal's significant impact on employment and skill demand should be addressed by providing targeted assistance to businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. As a result of the green transition, European businesses will face significant skills shortages and will be forced to invest in employee training. These challenges will necessitate substantial support from the EU and member states in the form of funds for reskilling and upskilling, as well as entrepreneurship promotion. The green transition will succeed only if job creation, support for job redefinition, and positive entrepreneurial attitudes toward the establishment of new sustainable businesses are prioritized. The impact of the green transition on the labour market should be evaluated primarily in terms of employment levels and the skills required for transitional jobs. The impact may be both an opportunity and a threat to businesses, which is why, to ensure that opportunities are maximised and threats are mitigated, businesses must receive targeted assistance with labour transitioning. However, it is critical to ensure that not only the workforce, but also entrepreneurs and business management, have access to the specialized training and knowledge necessary to succeed in a transitioning economy. EUROCHAMBRES – The Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry represents over 20 million enterprises in Europe – 98% of which are SMEs – through 45 members and a European network of 1700 regional and local Chambers.
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Meeting with Samira Rafaela (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Sept 2021 · Online meeting

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

12 Jul 2021 · Fit for 55

Response to Data Act (including the review of the Directive 96/9/EC on the legal protection of databases)

23 Jun 2021

We welcome the aim of the Data Act initiative of creating a fairer and more competitive data economy in Europe and consider the creation of a European data space to be an important step towards strengthening the competitiveness and innovative capacity of European companies in international competition. Access to data holds considerable potential in the EU and is an essential factor for the future competitiveness of companies, as it can serve both to improve existing processes and to develop new business models. However, it is crucial that data exchange takes place in a secure and transparent manner for example in a European Cloud. It seems appropriate to ensure that the level of data protection and fair competitive conditions are maintained in practice. The new framework effectively shall be supportive towards the sharing of data. In no case, however, should additional administrative requirements and burdens be imposed on companies. The differentiation from existing legal acts must be clear and unambiguous so as not to further complicate the already complex legal assessment of the transfer of data through the interaction of multiple regulations. Therefore, definitions must be specific in order to create clarity and legal certainty. B2G data sharing We welcome a legislative environment that encourages private companies to share data on a voluntary basis. Yet, we are critical of establishing a public sector right to access privately held data for a set of defined public interest purposes. Should such a right actually be contemplated, it is essential that the public interest purposes be very clearly defined and delineated. Incentives must be created to encourage companies to share their data and economic barriers for need to be addressed. Regulatory, technical, and economic barriers need to be addressed. Any proposal must be in line with the existing legal framework (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, Trade Secrets Directive etc.) Technical solutions must be implemented in such a way that personal data and business information are adequately secured and protected. The conditions for the use of the data, including appropriate remuneration, must be fair and transparent, meet the needs of the companies sharing their data. At this point, we also emphasize the value of G2B Data sharing, which is not the subject of the present initiative but is addressed in its counterpart, the PSI Directive and the DGA. B2B data sharing Data sharing is a great opportunity for companies to save costs, gain new insights, create new business models, etc. It is underlined that the basis of a B2B data exchange must always be an agreement between the respective parties based on the principle of freedom to contract. The importance of establishing a fair distribution of usage rights between the companies involved in data creation is emphasized. Providing companies with user-friendly model terms for B2B data sharing which can be used on a voluntary basis is supported. Tools for smart contracts need to well-conceived and European standards for smart contracts voluntary in nature. An approach that provides for the harmonization of general modalities or principles for access to data must also include sufficient flexibility to take into account specific characteristics of the market and sector in question. We welcome, but do not wish to pre-empt, a critical appraisal of the role of current rights and exceptions under the existing Database Directive, which could lead to more clarity particularly in regard of machine-generated data and data generated in the context of the Internet of Things. Portability We are open to the proposal of fostering the ability of individuals to take advantage of their right to port their personal data between smart devices. We appreciate to push to allow or business users to port their data and applications between cloud services without encountering contractual, technical or economic barriers. This initiative could establish more d
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Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and SMEunited aisbl and

4 May 2021 · Exchange on the upcoming update of the Industrial Strategy and its SMEs dimension

Meeting with Mairead McGuinness (Commissioner)

22 Apr 2021 · Capital Markets Union Sustainable Finance Post Covid Recovery

Meeting with Lukas Visek (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

21 Apr 2021 · Speech on sustainable food systems

Meeting with Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)

14 Apr 2021 · Education skills

Response to Micro-credentials

19 Mar 2021

EUROCHAMBRES have been involved in discussing the micro-credentials with the EC since last summer. We are interested in this framework, as many chambers are direct vocational training providers or are engaged in their governance. Therefore we are happy to be included in the process and appreciate the previous opportunities to raise our questions or concerns. After an initial time of discussing micro-credentials, we are preparing a position paper that will be included our input to the upcoming public consultation. In that place, we want to emphasise, that we discussed with Commission officials that there is a need for a targeted consultation for employers organisations or even for chambers network.. The following issues, among others, should be a subject of the consultations: - list of trusted providers (how to make it possible for private providers to be included); - quality assurance (it should not be a burdensome process as it is in the case of the higher education institutions); - joint offers between chambers/businesses and education providers; - value for skills mismatches in the labour market and how to address them (e.g. role of skills intelligence); - relation of a new framework to vocational education systems of the member states (voluntary, not interfering in national systems). To address these issues, a targeted consultation for chambers network needs to be organised, where our members could present their national systems and have a chance to raise concerns. Overall, we see micro-credentials as an opportunity for upskilling in the labour market. Still, the framework should be voluntary, and to encourage private education providers, it should not overburden them with bureaucracy.
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Meeting with Florika Fink-Hooijer (Director-General Environment)

9 Mar 2021 · environment and sustainability agenda of the European Commission

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

4 Nov 2020 · EU's industry strategy and Single Market Enforcement Action Plan.

Meeting with Celine Gauer (Head of Task Force Secretariat-General)

29 Sept 2020 · Recovery and Resilience Facility

Response to Implementing act on a list of High-Value Datasets

25 Aug 2020

EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry representing over 20 million enterprises in Europe, acknowledges the potential of using open data to innovate and welcomes the New Open Data Directive. For the implementing act on a list of High-Value Datasets we suggest that - The underlying data of High-Value Datasets must be of high quality. Companies must be able to rely on the data provided. Strict compliance to high quality standards such as timely updates, data security, data integrity, data source verification and data validation matters even more than the quantity of free data accessible. This requires considerable investments. Organizations that spend considerable funds in order to provide and generate such this data and keep it up to date shall be compensated adequately. Likewise, the European Commission shall encourage national organisations to update or create new High-Value Datasets or data spaces with European financial support. - National authorities and institutions that are already delivering high quality access to public data could serve as financial and organizational models for the governance of the envisaged data spaces. - The implementation shall strictly ensure, as requested and outlined in Consideration (16) of Directive 2019/1024, the protection of personal data, including where information in an individual set does not present a risk of singling out a natural person, but when that information is combined with other available information, it could entail such a risk. This means compliance with GDPR including future data protection legislation and compliance with Art 1.2(h) of Directive 2019/1024 must be ensured. This includes taking into consideration legitimate privacy interests of entrepreneurs, administrators and managers. This applies especially if the relevant datasets serve as a basis for artificial intelligence and big data applications, considering the far-reaching implications for the privacy of the individuals whose data is processed in this manner and considering advancing technology development. For this reason, we suggest that the impact assessment is conducted taking into consideration the opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor. - The implementation shall strictly ensure, as requested and outlined in Consideration (16) of Directive 2019/1024, a consistent level of protection of public interest objectives, such as public security, including where sensitive critical infrastructure protection related information is concerned. This means compliance with Art 1.2(d) of Directive 2019/1024 and future (public) safety and security-legislation. This includes taking into consideration legitimate safety and commercial confidentiality (including business, professional or company secrets) interests of entrepreneurs, administrators and managers and member states. This applies especially if the relevant datasets serve as a basis for artificial intelligence and big data applications, considering the far-reaching implications for the privacy of the individuals whose data is processed in this manner and considering advancing technology development. For this reason, we suggest that a public security-impact assessment will be published. - Privacy and (public) safety protection needs to be future-proof and take into account new technologies and their impact. As an example, profiling or credit ratings based on the data from public registers shall be conducted in a responsible manner if artificial intelligence is involved. For such applications, transparency and verifiability of algorithms and the traceability of data used must be ensured. - Definitions of High-Value Datasets may not lead to additional reporting requirements and consequently more bureaucracy for companies. - Rules on which data needs to get anonymized by national authorities should be defined according to the provisions of Directive 2019/1024, in particular its Consideration(16).
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Meeting with Olivér Várhelyi (Commissioner)

9 Jun 2020 · Enhancing cooperation with the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries.

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

9 Jun 2020 · Videoconference on skills, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and SURE.

Response to A EU hydrogen strategy

8 Jun 2020

EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the EU Hydrogen Strategy. In our opinion, hydrogen will play an important role in the clean energy transition and to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal and the Paris Climate Agreement. The gradual increase in usage of hydrogen has to start where significant climate policy leverage is to be expected in the medium to long term and at the same time the greatest impetus for technological development can be ensured in the short term. Please find more detailed feedback to the consultation in the attached document. Thank you for taking our input into consideration.
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Response to Strategy for smart sector integration

8 Jun 2020

EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the Smart Sector Integration Strategy. In view of the Covid-19 pandemic Chambers would like to underline that all measures, including the work prior to and the actions included in the Strategy, must aim to best support businesses in the economic recovery and the transition to a more sustainable and less carbon intensive economy. Please find our detailed feedback to the consultation in the attached document. Thank you for taking our input into consideration.
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Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President) and

28 May 2020 · COVID-19 relief measures

Meeting with Paolo Gentiloni (Commissioner)

5 May 2020 · Impact of Covid19 on SMEs sector and in commercial ties EU/USA

Meeting with Ylva Johansson (Commissioner) and

5 May 2020 · Migrants’ challenges in the current COVID-19 crisis and their contribution to economic recovery

Response to Climate Law

30 Apr 2020

EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry welcome the possibility to comment on the European Climate Law, however we must also underline the time and resource constraint our members currently face due to the Corona pandemic. The European Chambers support ambitious climate protection measures, yet it is clear that they often represent significant challenges for the sectors and businesses concerned. In the current context of economic downturn, it is essential to provide the best possible support to achieve the necessary recovery and at the same time enable innovation and investment in climate and environmental protection. Regulations leading to increased cost should be reassessed against this background. Please find more detailed feedback in the document attached. Thank you for taking our input into consideration.
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Response to Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation

28 Apr 2020

EUROCHAMBRES, the association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, fully supports the purpose of the GDPR and we consider the fact that Europe could agree on an common legislative framework in this new field of legislation a considerable success. At the same time, based on the feedback from 20 million companies, we think that the GDPR could have been designed better, made easier to apply and less burdensome for SMEs, with the think small first principle more properly applied. Content and scope Most remarkably, Members of the European Union could agree on a common framework for data protection. The fact that such legislation got adopted as a directive saved us from difficult harmonisation efforts and discussions on the proper interpretation of certain provisions in different Member States. In this respect, the GDPR can serve as an example for harmonised, consistent legislation in the digital field, an area that is growing in importance and that will necessitate further legislation. Implementation and feedback from companies During the implementation process in 2017 and 2018, many of our national members, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, launched a comprehensive information campaign, consisting of guidance documents, checklists, webinars, brochures etc (example https://www.wko.at/service/wirtschaftsrecht-gewerberecht/EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung.html). Feedback from companies during the implementation phase revealed the following: - Feedback from companies was characterized by annoyance and anger. Companies got very frustrated with the implementation. - GDPR implementation costed usually much more than expected or seemed reasonable for SMEs. - The GDPR was and is still perceived as too complicated to fully understand and apply for SMEs – which constitute 99% of all companies. - Most companies criticized that GDPR seems to be apt for big conglomerates, IT companies or law firms but not for average companies. They expressed that GDPR is an example of mission creep and the exact opposite of “think small first” applied in EU legislation. SMEs usually cannot afford professional legal advise sufficient to cover all aspects of GDPR. - The GDPR does not provide legal certainty. Especially SMEs complained that even if they want to do everything necessary to comply with GDPR, they do not understand which concrete provisions they have to implement so that they can feel legally secure. Aftermath During the last 2 years, many SMEs have become victim to malicious attacks or threats from law firms, dubious companies, individuals or interest groups that demanded ransom or compensation for alleged breach of the GDPR. Due to its huge costs and lacking legal certainty, the GDPR has been pictured by media in many countries as example for impractical and excessive legislation coming from the EU. Besides that, it has been criticized that the GDPR did not succeed in reducing the amount of personal data of European citizens to be collected through web sites or applications, whereas asking for consent and administering the consent declarations of customers for dealing with their data is continuing to produce costs for companies. Future While we fully support the main objectives of the GDPR which is to better protect digitally stored personal information of citizens and while we welcome that the GDPR provides a common legislative framework for data protection, we consider the GDPR – based on the feedback from the 20 million companies we represent - as exuberant and still difficult to apply in everyday life. The GDPR fails to provide legal certainty for companies and the “think small first” was not properly applied. We hope that GDPR will not get amended in the near future as any change would lead to further confusion, higher costs and negative reactions from companies.
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Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President) and

6 Mar 2020 · Industrial Strategy, SMEs strategy, Social Dialogue and Pillar of Social Rights, European Semester

Meeting with Ylva Johansson (Commissioner) and

3 Mar 2020 · Consultations on the New Pact on Migrations

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade)

25 Feb 2020 · Global Intelligence Strategy

Meeting with Marius Vascega (Cabinet of Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius)

20 Feb 2020 · Circular Economy Action plan, Decarbonisation of industry, Climate law.

Meeting with Hugo Sobral (Cabinet of Commissioner Elisa Ferreira)

7 Feb 2020 · Green Deal

EUROCHAMBRES calls for lower SME burdens in circular economy plan

17 Jan 2020
Topic — This consultation seeks feedback on the EU's new Circular Economy Action Plan.
Message — The group demands a single market for recycled materials and fewer trade barriers. They argue that sustainability rules must minimize administrative costs for smaller companies.12
Why — Lower regulatory hurdles would help businesses reduce costs and boost their competitiveness.3
Impact — Environmental advocates lose if standards for product footprints remain voluntary and unforced.4
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Response to European Partnership for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises

27 Aug 2019

We welcome the European Partnership for Innovative SMEs under Horizon Europe, as an important initiative aimed at supporting the most innovative SMEs. To ensure the success of the “European Partnership for Innovative SMEs” we consider - easy accessibility for SMEs, - close alignment with other instruments and - a true European added value pivotal. In order to make the Partnership accessible to a wide group of innovative SMEs, we believe that the innovative content of the R&I projects should be central to the funding decision. Participation in the European Partnership should be not limited to SMEs with a certain R&D intensity, but open to all SMEs with innovative projects found suitable and with success potential. With regards to the landscape of European innovation support instruments for SMEs, this European Partnership strikes us as a complementary measure to the EIC, in that the Partnership provides support to a broader range of R&D activities, including incremental R&D, whereas the EIC is directed at highly disruptive technology solutions. A large asset of a European Partnership for innovative SMEs based on the EUREKA model (two partners from two countries) is that it gives SMEs high flexibility with respect to its partners and the consortium. This is very important as a participation incentive for SMEs and making it attractive for SMEs to carry out innovation activities. This model has proven to be very successful for the partners involved. As to the format, we believe, that an Institutionalised European Partnership based on Article 185 TFEU (Option 3) would be well suited for this European Partnership, however, only under the condition that an exemption from the general rule of having to implement central-fund-management is granted. The current regulations for an Art 185 initiatives allow exemptions to the general rule of a central financial management, under certain conditions. Thus, we support Option 3, if the exemption to the requirement of a central-fund-management gets approved. The format as a “Co-funded European Partnership” (Option 2) may also be an interesting option, however, we the information about the exact programme mechanism is not sufficiently clear to form a basis for a final judgement on the advantages and drawbacks of Option 2.
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Meeting with Tibor Navracsics (Commissioner) and

10 Apr 2019 · education, youth, Erasmus+

Meeting with Timo Pesonen (Acting Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

9 Apr 2019 · Priorities of the next European Commission SM+ discussion on remaining obstacles on free movement if services

Meeting with Stefano Manservisi (Director-General Directorate-General for International Partnerships)

8 Apr 2019 · Meeting With Dir. A. Abruzzini - Exchange about circular migration and education

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

6 Mar 2019 · Current trade issues, skills & Erasmus+

Response to More efficient law-making in taxation: a move to QMV

18 Jan 2019

EUROCHAMBRES believes that the principle of unanimity in the field of taxation should be maintained, as it is there to preserve all EU Member States’ interests. A change to qualified voting could lead to countries being voted out where they do not share the same view as other Member States. Considering the sensitivity of this policy area, any compromise achieved as a result of unanimous adoption on tax matters would surely reflect a much fairer outcome catering to the interests of all Member States. We therefore continue supporting full tax sovereignty for Member States and the requirement for unanimous support in Council for the adoption of tax legislation, as is required by the EU Treaty. While further integration to facilitate business environment for growth and investment through the European Single Market is encouraged, one must be careful that other aspects of integration do not benefit some EU Member States at the detriment of others. Several proposals as presented by the European Commission on fiscal matters, particularly in the area of corporate tax, would have negative implications on the future growth of EU Member States as a whole, which is why in the past they were strongly resisted. Tax is by nature a highly controversial topic, which is why the EU Treaties require a unanimous decision by Member States for adoption. The primary purpose of fiscal policy is to collect revenue for national governments, but it is also an instrument to address economic imbalances. For this reason, fiscal policy is used by countries to stimulate growth when they suffer from permanent disadvantages such as size and remote location. One must also keep in mind that Member States do not only trade with EU countries, but also in wider geographical regions. Tax matters are therefore a competitiveness issue for Member States vis-à-vis third countries. In this context, Member States that are especially vulnerable to exogenous shocks, require full sovereignty on tax matters to have the flexibility to respond to economic developments, such as economic crises. The great asset for small and peripheral countries is the ability to respond and shift position in a timely manner. Technology and communications in recent decades re-shaped the global economy, revolutionised production processes and created high value services. Businesses are no longer constrained within territories but have spread operations cross-border and online. National fiscal policies are therefore a very important factor on which cross-border operating entrepreneurs decide in which country to set-up a business. It is an indisputable fact that high taxation acts as a deterrent to economic activity and growth. Losing full sovereignty on tax matters would have immense economic repercussions in case of a shift to qualified majority voting. With the flexibility of fiscal policy being taken away and subsidiarity principle put at risk, one wonders whether these countries that already suffer from permanent disadvantages will remain attractive for companies to establish a presence there. Moreover, the EU would not be in a position to substitute any possible loss of tax revenues caused by this provision nor would it help to maintain a standard of living of citizens, even if a Member State voted against it. We should not forget that the Treaties of the EU are the results of delicate and difficult to reach political compromises that have to be carefully taken into consideration when using possibilities already included in the current Treaty. We believe that this delicate balance should not be put at risk particularly in a period when the EU idea is increasingly challenged in a number of Member States with Brexit being a prime example. This period is more a time to unite Europe than a time to open risky debates, which might lead to new divisions and tensions among Member States and stakeholders.
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Meeting with Cecilia Malmström (Commissioner)

6 Dec 2018 · State of play of EU trade policy

Eurochambres urges EU to reconsider single-use plastic bans

24 Jul 2018
Topic — European Commission consultation on reducing marine litter from single-use plastic products.
Message — Eurochambres argues for replacing product bans with awareness campaigns and voluntary agreements. They request clearer legal definitions to avoid uncertainty for businesses. Industry innovation should lead eco-friendly design instead of strict technology guidelines.123
Why — This approach protects existing value chains and avoids costs from strict producer responsibility.45
Impact — Environmental progress could slow if mandatory bans are replaced by voluntary industry agreements.6
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Meeting with Tibor Navracsics (Commissioner)

28 Jun 2018 · Declaration of Entrepreneurial Rights

Meeting with Maria Luisa Llano Cardenal (Cabinet of Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

22 Jun 2018 · Discussion on the Eurochambres' declaration of Entrepreneurial Rights

Meeting with Ruth Paserman (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

22 Jun 2018 · Declaration of Entrepreneurial Rights

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and Wirtschaftskammer Österreich

23 May 2018 · Future of Europe and EU trade policy

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen), Risto Artjoki (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

16 Apr 2018 · SMEs and MFF

Meeting with Stefano Manservisi (Director-General Directorate-General for International Partnerships)

19 Jan 2018 · TVET programme in Sub-Saharan Africa

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen), Marlene Madsen (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

5 Dec 2017 · Multiannual Financial Framework

Meeting with Helena Braun (Cabinet of First Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

8 Nov 2017 · Discussion on the initiative on the integration of refugees in the European labour market

Response to Revision of the EU SME Definition

3 Jul 2017

This submission provides feedback on the Inception Impact Assessment published by the European Commission on 8 June 2017 and aims to contribute to the ongoing discussions regarding a potential revision of the EU SME Definition, as set out in Recommendation 2003/361/EC. Overall, EUROCHAMBRES considers that the level and scope of current criteria – based on staff headcount and either turnover or balance sheet total - remain adequate. Below are specific comments. Definition threshold Increasing the thresholds would render the definition redundant, as it already covers 99% of businesses in the EU. An increase would undermine the key objective specified in the inception IA to ‘ensure that available support and special measures to reduce administrative burden are focussing on those enterprises that are most in need of it’. We acknowledge that a reassessment of the financial thresholds may be pertinent in view of the compound increase in inflation and productivity since 2003. Definition criteria There are certainly arguments for factoring elements other than size and either turnover or balance-sheet into policy discussions and measures, such as sector, activity, or phase in the business life cycle. However, it would be extremely complex, both for administrations and businesses, to attempt further to cover such variables in the SME definition itself, and this complexity could undermine the application of the definition. It is indeed crucial that the SME definition is clear and simple, not least to ensure that it is correctly applied and proves effective in policy implementation. Start-ups and Scale-ups In the September 2012 Evaluation of the SME Definition, lock-in effects discouraging SMEs to scale-up because of the loss of benefits provided by the SME status were not attributed to the EU SME Definition but to regulations applying at national level and to the application of other ceilings that do not relate to the Definition. This suggests that a change to the Definition of EU SME is not the key to tackle this issue. Moreover, wherever thresholds are set, there will be implications. Legal certainty EUROCHAMBRES recognises the need to enhance legal certainty in order to ensure that support programmes and measures are targeted as much as possible at those businesses for which they are designed.
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Meeting with Cecilia Malmström (Commissioner)

9 Mar 2017 · EU-Singapore FTA

Meeting with Inge Bernaerts (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

9 Mar 2017 · Posting of Workers

Meeting with Jocelyn Fajardo (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

9 Mar 2017 · 'Solid Internal Market' paper

Meeting with Pauline Rouch (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker)

1 Feb 2017 · European Solidarity Corps

Meeting with Matthias Ruete (Director-General Migration and Home Affairs)

24 Jan 2017 · Prep. Discussion with Social Partners (2nd European Dialogue on Skills and Migration)

Meeting with Julie Fionda (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

13 Dec 2016 · Skills Agenda

Meeting with Paolo Berizzi (Cabinet of Vice-President Neven Mimica)

30 Jun 2016 · Involvement of private sector in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

23 May 2016 · Erasmus for young Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs MEP Ambassadors Network launch event

Meeting with Matthias Ruete (Director-General Migration and Home Affairs)

4 Apr 2016 · Discussion on the EUROCHAMBRES ERIAS Action Plan

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Vice-President) and

16 Mar 2016 · Discussion focused on the cooperation with EuroChambres on issues like skills and work-based learning and the role of the Chambres in structural reforms at national level. EuroChambres presented its initiative on a

Meeting with Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

10 Feb 2016 · Current issues

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Environment)

14 Dec 2015 · EBTC and Circular Economy

Meeting with Julie Fionda (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

12 Nov 2015 · Skills, Apprenticeships

Meeting with Edward Bannerman (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

2 Oct 2015 · European Economic Diplomacy

Meeting with Yvon Slingenberg (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

16 Sept 2015 · Transposition of the EED among other general energy policy issues

Meeting with Edward Bannerman (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

28 Jul 2015 · Economic Diplomacy

Meeting with Stefano Manservisi (Cabinet of High Representative / Vice-President Federica Mogherini)

30 Jun 2015 · Economic diplomacy

Meeting with Julie Fionda (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

28 May 2015 · Skills forecasting

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

8 Apr 2015 · The future of SBA, SME policy & test, Enterprise Europe Network & Easme, Internationalisation, Comp Council

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

19 Mar 2015 · Investment Package and SMEs

Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner)

18 Mar 2015 · Discussion on long-term priorities

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (First Vice-President), Frans Timmermans (First Vice-President)

18 Mar 2015 · Better regulation and TTIP

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Vice-President)

18 Mar 2015 · Energy Union, general EU issues

Meeting with Simona Constantin (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

18 Mar 2015 · Civil law and consumer protection files

Meeting with Patricia Reilly (Cabinet of Commissioner Tibor Navracsics)

18 Feb 2015 · Skills

Meeting with Aurore Maillet (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

11 Feb 2015 · Green Economy

Meeting with Cecilia Malmström (Commissioner) and

5 Feb 2015 · TTIP and SME's, European Economic Diplomacy

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

5 Feb 2015 · Priorities for Commissioner Bieńkowska's term

Meeting with Simona Constantin (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

5 Feb 2015 · Presentation of civil justice priorities

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

5 Feb 2015 · Digital Single Market, e-commerce, eIDAS regulation, eGovernment

Meeting with Marianne Thyssen (Commissioner) and

5 Feb 2015 · Eurochambres meeting: 'Skills and Apprenticeships'

Meeting with Cecilia Malmström (Commissioner) and

2 Feb 2015 · Speech at Business Alliance for TTIP's Welcome Reception

Meeting with Jakub Cebula (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

9 Jan 2015 · Exchange of views on current topics

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

8 Dec 2014 · SME Policy

Meeting with Tibor Navracsics (Commissioner)

4 Dec 2014 · Education

Meeting with Jonathan Hill (Commissioner)

4 Dec 2014 · Financial and capital markets policy

Meeting with Hanna Jahns (Cabinet of Vice-President Johannes Hahn)

21 Nov 2014 · Economic development issues