At Eurofound’s 50th Anniversary Foundation Forum in Dublin, a core message was repeated: Europe’s competitiveness and its social model are not opposing forces but mutually reinforcing foundations for the Union’s future. The discussions were rich in evidence and grounded in the realities of workplaces across the continent, underscoring the urgent need for a renewed commitment […]
Koen Grégoir is the new elected President of our Belgian member organisation CNC-NCK. With him, we’ve discussed Belgian and European social dialogue, the managerial role in the country and the personal decisions that have shaped Grégoir’s leadership. Let’s begin with a simple but personal question. How do you introduce yourself? I’m a family man. I […]
Equal Pay Day 2025 once again highlights a reality that should already belong to the past: women in the European Union continue to earn less than men for work of equal value. The latest figures from Eurostat and the European Commission show that the overall gender pay gap remains around 12 percent — a number […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]