Entries by CEC European Managers

High-Level Conference: Inclusive Leadership as a Driver of European Competitiveness

CEC European Managers took part in the High-Level Conference on Equality and Competitiveness held in Dublin between 8 and 9 September 2026, bringing together European and national policymakers, social partners, and civil society representatives to discuss a central question for Europe: can greater equality strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and social cohesion? Download here the event’s concept note [+] The message from […]

SOTEU: Europe’s Social Model, Canada and the Voice of Managers

On 16 September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before the European Parliament in Strasbourg. In a speech dominated (read the full speech here [+]) by Europe’s security, competitiveness, technological capacity and place in the world, the President also set out several initiatives that will shape […]

A Stronger Europe Through Competitiveness, Social Dialogue and Responsible AI

CEC European Managers was present at the European Parliament as policymakers, social partners, researchers and civil society representatives debated the direction of Europe’s social and economic agenda at the midpoint of the current institutional mandate. The event, “Midterm marks & progressive pushback – Countering the campaign against social Europe”, took place at the European Parliament […]

Working on 10 principles to tackle ageism “the managerial way”

The CEC European Managers Working Group on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) met in Brussels on 2 September 2026 to discuss the latest developments in European equality policy and exchange experiences from across Europe, and agreed to work on 10 principles to tackle ageism “the managerial way.”   The meeting brought together a broad range of issues, from […]

A Twenty-Year Journey, by Jelena Bulatović

Twenty years of the Serbian Association of Managers – I cannot say those words without feeling proud. Twenty years is not merely the anniversary of an organisation. It is also the story of people and leaders who believed that Serbia could have a strong, responsible and connected community of managers. Over these twenty years, Serbia […]

Serbian Association of Managers Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership, Trust and Responsibility

The Serbian Association of Managers (SAM) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special edition reflecting on two decades of leadership, professional development and the changing role of managers in society. Founded in 2006, SAM has grown from a small group of around 40 managers into a community of more than 500 business leaders, representing […]

“Good Leadership Is Always a Choice”

This interview marks the final conversation with Andreas Miller before he stepped down as President of Ledarna following the organisation’s Congress in June 2026, bringing to a close eight years of leadership. During his presidency, Miller played a prominent role in strengthening the voice of managers in Sweden and across Europe, while actively contributing to […]

Montenegro’s Managerial Community Deepens Engagement in the EU Accession Process

Montenegro’s accession to the European Union has received another strong signal of support from the country’s organised business community. The Ministry of European Affairs of Montenegro and the Association of Managers of Montenegro (AMM) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation designed to give managers and companies a more structured role in the final stage of […]