The 2026 edition of the European Employment and Social Rights Forum brought together policymakers, social partners, industry representatives and labour market experts in Brussels to discuss how Europe can sustain growth while protecting its social model. Some of the discussions made it clear that the managerial perspective needs to be more clearly represented in the European […]
EU employment and social affairs ministers, meeting at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO), adopted a new recommendation on human capital aimed at helping Member States tackle growing labour and skills shortages across Europe. The decision was taken during the Council meeting in Brussels as part of the ongoing coordination of […]
Managers and leaders have a vital role to play in helping European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) move from mobilisation to real impact. During the ECI Day (organised within the framowork of the Civil Society Week) at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), CEC European Managers was proud to be present and to engage with a […]
The legislative work of the European Parliament continues with significant files progressing through committee stage. Last week, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs EMPL examined the sixth revision of the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, presented by its rapporteur, Liesbet Sommen of the EPP Group. In the briefing on the impact assessment for the revision […]
As an official communication partner of the European Parliament, CEC European Managers was today invited by the Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) to participate in an exchange with civil society organisations and content creators from across Europe. The focus: how to communicate Europe’s policies, values, and democratic processes in a media landscape increasingly shaped by social platforms. “The […]
A new joint survey from Eurofound together with the European Labour Authorityshows how deeply digital systems shape working life across Europe. The findings are striking. 75% of participating workers reported constant time tracking. Two thirds face communications monitoring plus screen surveillance. For many employees, observation has become a routine feature of the job. At the […]
Competitiveness and a stronger Single Market are central to the Cyprus EU Council priorities, and they will shape key events that matter to managers across Europe. Over the first half of 2026, the Cyprus Presidency has placed competitiveness at the forefront of its programme, embedding it in Council meetings, informal ministerial gatherings, and stakeholder dialogues […]
Europe is navigating a period of transformation that calls for confident, responsible, and future-oriented leadership. Across the continent, managers are guiding organisations through change while maintaining performance, social cohesion, and trust. In this context, the leadership traditions of the Nordic countries offer valuable inspiration. CEC European Managers aligns fully with the message of its Nordic member organisations […]
On 11 February, CEC European Managers welcomed a diverse group of young leaders and managers to its headquarters in Brussels for an in-depth discussion on the future of leadership in Europe. The roundtable brought together professionals whose daily work spans the European ecosystem, connecting the corporate sphere, civil society, trade unions, political movements, advocacy organisations […]
At the headquarters of CEC European Managers in Brussels today, senior representatives of the European social partner for managers met with a delegation from the European Pride Business Network (EPBN) to explore closer cooperation on advancing workplace equality, competitiveness, and democratic resilience across Europe. CEC President Maxime Legrand, Director Olga Molina, and Communication Officer Pere […]