Entries by CEC European Managers

Europe’s Climate Leadership: Insights from COP30

CEC European Managers is working at the heart of global climate discussions at COP30 to ensure that the voice of Europe’s leaders and managers is fully recognized. With the European Union’s decision to endorse a 90% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040, Europe has set an ambitious direction. Yet ambition on paper is only the beginning. To […]

Minimum Wages Directive: What managers in Europe need to know

The recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the Minimum Wages Directive marks an important moment for European social policy and for everyone involved in wage-setting and industrial relations. The Court upheld the overall validity of the Directive, confirming that the EU is entitled to act on matters related to […]

Response to the European Commission’s Consultation on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy (APS)

CEC European Managers welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commission’s consultation on the future EU Anti-Poverty Strategy (APS). As a recognised European social partner, we represent the voice of managers and executives who are committed to responsible leadership, quality employment and social cohesion. Leaders and managers are not typically among those at risk […]

CEC European Managers participates in EU Social Partner Liaison Forum to advance quality jobs and social dialogue in Europe

CEC European Managers participated in the latest EU Social Partner Liaison Forum on 7 November 2025, reinforcing its commitment as a recognised European Social Partner and contributing to discussions on the European Commission’s 2026 work programme, the EU’s quality jobs agenda, and new Eurofound data on working conditions. The meeting brought together European and sectoral social partners, alongside the European Commission, to […]

CEC European Managers Takes Active Role in EU Parliament Dialogue on Long-Term Budget and Citizen Engagement

The European Union is entering a crucial phase in shaping its future investment priorities. CEC European Managers participated in the European Parliament’s Invest in What Matters event, held on 3–4 November 2025 in Brussels. Organised by the EU Parliament’s DG COMM, the gathering brought together key institutional actors, civil society representatives and official communication partners […]

EU Agrees to 90 % Emissions Reduction by 2040 — CEC European Managers Brings Climate Leadership Vision to COP30

The European Union has formally adopted a target of cutting greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels. The headline number signals ambition, yet beneath the surface some key concessions suggest that the outcome may fall short of the robust climate leadership that CEC European Managers has consistently championed. Thanks to negotiations ahead […]

European managers are asking Europe to confirm its Climate goals

EU Environment Ministers will meet on 4 November 2025 to agree on an ambitious 2040 climate target and confirm the Union’s next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of the United Nations COP30 in Belém, CEC European Managers strongly welcomes this renewed political commitment to the Paris Agreement and Europe’s global leadership in climate action. Download […]

Maxime Legrand: “Europe must dare to lead — with intelligence, courage, and dignity”

Today in Brussels, at the Tripartite Social Summit, CEC European Managers calls for a balanced, sovereign, and purpose-driven Europe. As one of the six EU Social Partners speaking at the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels, Maxime Legrand, President of CEC European Managers, urged EU leaders to strengthen Europe’s capacity to act — economically and politically […]

CEC European Managers’ Climate Pledge Welcomed by Danish EU Presidency

CEC European Managers have made national headlines in Denmark — and for a historic reason. Our Secretary General, Torkild Justesen, has taken a prominent role in the Danish media, representing nearly one million managers and business leaders across Europe in calling for ambitious EU climate goals ahead of this week’s crucial European Council discussions. The […]