European Parliament of Enterprises 2023™
The 6th edition of the European Parliament of Enterprises™ brought together over 700 entrepreneurs from 43 countries in the hemicycle of the European Parliament, giving a powerful voice to Europe’s business community. Held for the first time in five years, the 2023 session took place in a climate of geopolitical uncertainty and economic challenge, but with a shared message of resilience, ambition, and the need for bold policy support.
Opening remarks were given by Dita Charanzová, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Trade. Their presence underscored the importance of strengthening the link between decision-makers and the business community.
Key themes from the 2023 debate:
SKILLS, supporting SMEs in reskilling and upskilling their workforces is crucial for Europe’s future competitiveness. The 2023 European Year of Skills is a timely opportunity to initiate a real shift in skills development policies.
ENERGY, the recent surge in energy prices and supply uncertainty intensify the pressure on businesses struggling to get back on their feet following the Covid-19 pandemic.
TRADE, geopoleverage existing trade agreements, diversify partnerships, and maintain access to global markets.
Echoing the chamber network’s mood, Eurochambres President Vladimír Dlouhý reaffirmed the role of the EPE as the largest European-level democratic exercise for businesses. "After three or four years of incredibly tough conditions, policy makers must enable Europe’s entrepreneurs to move on from survival to success.”
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