Einladung zur EUROCHAMBRES Veranstaltungsserie zur wirtschaftlichen Erholung in Europa (12.-14. Oktober 2020)
Der europäische Dachverband EUROCHAMBRES lädt zur digitalen Veranstaltungsreihe „Rebooting Europe Series“ vom 12.-14. Oktober 2020 ein. In 5 thematischen Diskussionen und einer hochrangig besetzten Abschlussveranstaltung diskutieren Vertreter aus dem europäischen Kammernetzwerk von EUROCHAMBRES mit EU-Politikentscheidern aus Parlament und Kommission Kernfragen der wirtschaftlichen Erholung von der Corona-Krise. Wir möchten Sie insbesondere auf die beiden folgenden Veranstaltungen aufmerksam machen:
- Auftaktveranstaltung „Providing an SME-friendly ecosystem for the recovery“ am 12. Oktober 2020 von 15:00 – 16:00 Uhr
- The importance of SMEs to the economy is clear and this thus translates to a pivotal role in driving Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. While SMEs are often more exposed to the impact of economic crises, they are also more adaptable to shifting conditions and more responsive to evolving market trends. SMEs need a supportive environment if they are to recover and contribute to the jumpstarting of Europe’s economy. This event will consider the key elements this SME-friendly ecosystem, from EU level down to the grass roots level.
- Key points to be addressed:
- Financial support rolled out to SMEs in the framework of the MFF 2021-2027 and Next Generation EU
- The EU SME Strategy as a tool for achieving growth and competitiveness of small businesses
- Avoiding unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens on SMEs
- The role of business support organisations and networks in driving the SME recovery forward
- Moderator: Ben Butters, CEO of EUROCHAMBRES
- Panelists:
- Josianne Cutajar, MEP, Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, European Parliament
- Kristin Schreiber, Director for SME Policy, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), European Commission
- Gilbert Stimpflin, President of CCI Grand Est
- Abschlussdiskussion “Rebooting Europe: Final high-level panel” am 14. Oktober 2020 von 16.30-18:00 Uhr
- The final event in the EUROCHAMBRES Rebooting Europe online events series will build on the 5 thematic sessions over the preceding two days. The main levers for rebooting Europe will be discussed by EUROCHAMBRES President, Christoph Leitl, and a panel of high-level EU policy-makers. Given the dramatic and unforeseeable developments since March 2020, what can the EU do – more, less or differently – to enable businesses, especially SMEs, to survive, revive and drive the recovery process?
- Key points to be addressed:
- Ensuring that growth and recovery are at the core of the twin transition and broader EU policy agenda for the coming years
- Putting SMEs at the centre of policy-making processes and delivery
- The key role of chambers of commerce & industry in converting the EU recovery package into EU recovery measures
- Moderator: Ben Butters, CEO of EUROCHAMBRES
- Panelists:
- Claudia Dörr-Voß, State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
- Christoph Leitl, President of EUROCHAMBRES
- Pedro Silva Pereira, Vice President of the European Parliament
- Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Europe fit for the Digital Age
- Angelika Winzig, Co-Chair European Parliament SME Intergroup
Das vollständige Programm der englischsprachigen Veranstaltungsreihe finden Sie hier.
Anmeldung: Für die thematischen Diskussionsrunden können Sie sich noch kurzfristig hier anmelden. Für die Abschlussdiskussion ist keine Anmeldung nötig – Sie können sie live hier im Webstream verfolgen.