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 […]
Danish top executives increasingly view the United States as an uncertain long-term market and are calling for Europe to stand more united and to open itself to new global opportunities. CEC European Managers’ member organisation in Denmark (Lederne) conducted a survey among nearly 400 top executives in the Danish private sector. (Link to the survey) […]
On 11 February, the headquarters of CEC European Managers in Brussels will host a dedicated discussion bringing together young leaders and managers for an open and forward-looking exchange on leadership, meaning, and the future. Younger generations of leaders are confronted with growing uncertainty, rising anxiety, and a sense that traditional leadership models no longer provide […]
As the year comes to a close, we are reminded that leadership is not only about momentum and results. Sometimes, leadership is a pause. The holiday season invites us to slow down, listen more carefully, and reconnect with purpose, people, and responsibility. Across Europe, managers and leaders continue to navigate change with integrity, resilience, and […]
Interview with Michiel Scheffer, President of the EIC European Innovation Council, by CEC European Managers’ Deputy Secretary General and Chair of the Working Group on Innovation for a More Competitive EU, Silvia Pugi. The European Innovation Council (EIC) is currently one of the main instruments through which the European Union supports deep-tech innovation and startups. With an […]
The Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities between Women and Men convened for its final 2025 meeting on 8 December 2025, gathering at 09:30 in Room 4A of the Borschette Conference Centre, rue Froissart 36, Brussels. Over the course of a full day of discussions stretching until 17:30, delegates, Commission representatives, social partners and civil society […]
The European Commission’s new Quality Jobs Roadmap introduces a renewed understanding of what work in Europe should represent. By elevating job quality to a central policy priority, the Commission recognises that the conditions under which Europeans work are inseparable from the EU’s broader ambitions for competitiveness, social cohesion and sustainable economic development. For managers, the […]
The way citizens seek and consume political content is undergoing a profound transformation. For managers, understanding these shifts is essential for safeguarding democratic participation, trust, and informed decision-making within companies. CEC European Managers is an official communication partner of the European Parliament and, as such, it closely follows developments at EU level that shape how […]