Press releases

On Tuesday, 13th September 2022, the SME Connect, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) and European Enterprise Alliance (EEA) organized the ROUNDTABLE LUNCH on: "CEE – SMEs between Transition, War and Global Competition" at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Download PDF

On the 29th of August, the EEA welcomed the Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs (SUP) from Ukraine as its newest member. SUP is the largest united force of Ukrainian entrepreneurs with a mission to create and develop a favourable business environment in Ukraine. It has become the most powerful united voice of independent Ukrainian entrepreneurs that consolidate, represent and protect the interests of Ukrainian businesses. SUP fosters a positive image of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in...

The event "Vision Zero- road to a safer children transportation" took place on June 1st in the European Parliament. The discussion about Vision Zero European Commission's road safety document and children as particular road transport users was held under the auspices of the ECR Group. Adopting the report on the EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 Vision Zero by the European Parliament to eliminate road accidents with children ignited public debates. The report underlines the...

JOINT PRESS RELEASE of European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, European Small Business Alliance (ESBA) and European Enterprise Alliance (EEA) Download PDF

The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP), together with the European Enterprise Alliance (EEA) and the SME Connect, co-organised a debate on the future evolution of the European Emission Trading System (ETS), being a driving force behind the energy transition and "Fit for 55" package. The event was hosted by Mr Jerzy Buzek, Member of the European Parliament and representative of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Download PDF

On the 10th of May, the EEA welcomed Made in Bulgaria - Union of small and medium size enterprises from Bulgaria as its newest Member. Made in Bulgaria is an independent, professional, and voluntary association of employers - producers. It operates in complete democracy, voluntariness, and equality and is independent of political parties and organisations. Download PDF

Small and Medium-size enterprises need both tangible and intangible assets, meaning investments and connectivity. Still, skills are also crucial to progress, said Member of the European Parliament, Ms Josnianne Cutajar in the opening statement of the League for Digital Boost Online Roundtable Digitization: the key to the success of small and medium-sized enterprises in the CEE? Download PDF

European Enterprise Alliance (EEA) condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calls for an immediate halt to military action. We stand united with our Ukrainian member - European Business Association. Our thoughts and prayers are with our colleagues who have to deal with this barbaric aggression. We believe in bright future of strong and independent Ukraine. Download PDF

On the 9th of February, the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, together with the European Enterprise Alliance, the SME Connect and SME Europe, co-organised a debate bringing together the perspectives from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to discuss how Brussels could build practically on the success of the Association Agreements signed in 2016 and 2017. Download PDF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1QDhHuqlTA

On the 12th of January, the EEA welcomed the Voice of Entrepreneurs from Croatia as its newest member. Voice of Entrepreneurs (Udruga Glas Poduzetnika) is an association of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, craftsmen, self-employed and all employees in the private sector. Its goal is to accelerate the economic recovery and build healthy foundations with concrete proposals of necessary and urgent economic reforms addressed to the Government and state institutions. The Voice of...