Entries by CEC European Managers

Cobalt, Cancer and Compliance: What Managers Need to Know About New EU Rules

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 […]

CEC European Managers at the European Parliament’s Social Media Academy: Building Trust in the Digital Age

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 […]

Supervisors or System Stewards? Managers in the Era of Algorithmic Control

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 […]

What the Cyprus EU Council Priorities Mean for Managers Leading Europe’s Economy

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 […]

Nordic Leadership Showing the Way for Europe

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 […]

Young Managers Reimagining the Future of Leadership

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 […]

CEC European Managers and EPBN Align on Ambitious EU Equality Agenda

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 Business Leaders Question the US as a Long-Term Partner and call to Seek New Global Markets and EU Cohesion

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) […]

Reply to the First-Phase Consultation under Article 154 TFEU on possible EU action for a Quality Jobs Act

CEC European Managers welcomes the launch of the first–phase consultation on a Quality Jobs Act and the opportunity given to European social partners to contribute to shaping future EU action. Managers are workers with specific responsibilities in the organisation of work, in the implementation of company strategies, and in the leadership of teams. They are […]