The Malta Chamber active at the Eurochambres Congress 2024

A delegation from The Malta Chamber, led by President Chris Vassallo Cesareo participated at the Eurochambres General Assembly meeting held in the city of Antwerp on 12-14 June 2024. The exchanges analysed the impact that recent European Parliament elections will have on the EU’s economic outlook, particularly from the competitiveness perspective.

Eurochambres represents more than 20 million businesses through its members and a network of 1700 regional and local chambers across Europe. Mr Daniel Debono permanent delegate, and Ms Helga Mizzi, International Relations Advisor, accompanied The Malta Chamber President during the meeting.

The Malta Chamber President, Chris Vassallo Cesareo, was invited by the Eurochambres Congress held in Antwerp, to share best practices on ‘Sustainability for Business’. Details were shared on the process through which The Malta Chamber assists members in embarking on their step-by-step sustainability process.

President Vassallo Cesareo informed participants of the progress made in the areas of energy transition, climate change adaptation, waste conservation and water management. He particularly recalled that The Malta Chamber placed 2nd in the implementation of the EENeregy project. He thanked Gabby Grech Larsson (Policy Executive, Sustainability) for her outstanding efforts in this respect.

Furthermore, The Malta Chamber delegation had the occasion to participate in a Congress plenary session addressed by European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic which focused on EU competitiveness, the Green Deal and Digitalisation among other issues.

The Malta Chamber President, Chris Vassallo Cesareo, also participated in the Plenary Sessions of the Eurochambres Congress. Several issues of direct relevance to European businesses were raised, ranging from over-regulation, protectionist policies, energy reforms and support to SMEs looking at implementing their digital and green transitions.

The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden addressed the Congress. He pointed out that the Eurochambres event was a very timely one as the EU embarks on a new political cycle which will need to address competitiveness in conjunction with social well-being and the ecological and digital transitions.