Entries by CEC European Managers

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 […]

[PRESS RELEASE] European Managers Step Up for Climate Leadership: From Parliament to COP30

This week marked an important moment for Europe’s leadership community. On 15 October, CEC European Managers and its Nordic member organisation Ledarna brought together nearly 100 European policymakers, Members of the European Parliament, scientists, and business leaders at the European Parliament for the forth edition of the Sustainable Leadership Summit. The next day, on 16 […]

[COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE] Les dirigeants européens s’engagent pour le leadership climatique: du Parlement à la COP30

Cette semaine a marqué un moment important pour la communauté des cadres européens. Le 15 octobre, la Confederation Europeene des Cadres et son organisation membre Ledarna ont réuni près de 100 leaders européens, députés du Parlement européen, scientifiques et dirigeants d’entreprise au Parlement européen à l’occasion de la quatrième édition du Sommet du Leadership Durable. […]

The Importance of Leadership in the Green Transition Gathers 100 participants at the European Parliament’s Summit

More than 100 managers, policymakers, stakeholders and business representatives from across Europe gathered today at the European Parliament for the Sustainable Leaders’ Summit 2025, jointly organized by CEC European Managers and Ledarna. Under the theme “The Crucial Role of Leadership in the Green Transition,” the event explored how Europe can combine climate ambition with competitiveness — and why empowering […]

Registrations Close for CEC European Managers’ Sustainable Leaders’ Summit After Surge of Interest

Registrations for the upcoming Sustainable Leaders’ Summit at the European Parliament have officially closed after drawing an exceptional level of interest from professionals and organizations across Europe. The event is set to take place on 15 October 2025 — will bring together policymakers, business leaders, and sustainability experts to discuss the future of responsible leadership in […]

Final Seats Available for the Sustainable Leaders’ Summit at the European Parliament

The stage is set for the Sustainable Leaders’ Summit, returning to Brussels on 15 October 2025 at the European Parliament. Co-organised by CEC European Managers and Ledarna, the event will convene high-level decision-makers, sustainability pioneers, and European managers to explore how leadership can drive the green transition while strengthening competitiveness. Only a few spots remain […]

More Unity, Security and Strategic Autonomy at Competitive EU POLITICO Summit

Europe’s economic and political future took centre stage today as high-level policymakers, industry leaders and thinkers gathered at the POLITICO Competitiveness Summit. Against a backdrop of slowing growth, geopolitical turbulence, and an accelerating global technology race, participants delivered unusually frank assessments of Europe’s vulnerabilities, as well as its capacity to adapt and lead. The day […]

Beyond the averages: what the 2024 EWCS really says about work

Managers stand at the fulcrum of Europe’s transition. New Eurofound evidence shows job quality has improved in many ways, yet persistent, and in some cases widening, inequalities risk undercutting engagement, inclusion and competitiveness.   Eurofound’s 2024 European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) is the reference for understanding how people actually experience work across the EU. The […]

The State of Research and Innovation in Europe: Are We Still in the Game vs. the USA and China?

Europe has fallen behind in the global technology race. Despite outstanding talent, top-tier universities, and a market of 450 million consumers, it relies heavily on American tech solutions (cloud services, software, search engines, AI models) and lags behind Chinese advances (electric engines, solar panels, batteries). The result is technological vulnerability and geopolitical weakness (see US […]