Press releases
Official statements and information from the European Enterprise Alliance
Webinar Summary: EU Emissions Trading System – reforms towards the future
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
Made in Bulgaria – Union of small and medium sized enterprises joins the EEA
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
Webinar Summary: League for Digital Boost Online Roundtable Digitization – the key to the success of small and medium-sized enterprises in the CEE?
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
EEA appeal in support of Ukraine’s membership in the European Union
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
Webinar Summary: The Associated Trio: Enhancing Cooperation for Peace, Democracy and Prosperity
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
The European Enterprise Alliance welcomes the Voice of Entrepreneurs as a new Member
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...
The European Enterprise Alliance welcomes the Alliance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (AIM) as a new Member
The EEA welcomed the Alliance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises from Moldova (AIM) as its newest member. AIM is a non-governmental, membership-based business association. Its members are small & medium-sized businesses working in the Republic of Moldova towards developing a transparent and understandable business-legal environment to promote economic growth and investment in the Republic of Moldova. Download PDF
The European Enterprise Alliance welcomes New Member and a New Board Director
On 7 December, the EEA welcomed ZIPSEE "Digital Poland" (Zwiazek Cyfrowa Polska) as its newest member and admitted Michal Kanownik to the Board of Directors. Download PDF
The European Enterprise Alliance joins The Coalition for Digital Ads
The European Enterprise Alliance is proud to be a part of a new coalition calling on European policymakers not to ban or heavily restrict targeted advertising. The Coalition for Digital Ads (CDA of SMEs) represents the tens of thousands of SMEs that power Europe’s economy, along with leading digital service providers who provide them with essential marketing platforms. Download PDF
The European Enterprise Alliance welcomes six new Members from Poland
On 18 October, the EEA welcomed six new Full Members from Poland: Dolnośląski ZPP, Polski Związek Pracodawców Przemysłu Farmaceutycznego - Krajowi Producenci Leków, Warszawska Izba Gospodarcza, Związek Przedsiębiorców i Pracodawców Lubelskie, Polska Izba Radiodyfuzji Cyfrowej, Związek Przedsiębiorców i Pracodawców Podlasie. Download PDF