At the EPdU conference in Brussels, Eva Krotwaart from Neuwied made it clear that the interests of skilled trades must not be overlooked in the European decision-making process. (Photo: © Private)
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Eva Krotwaart from Neuwied was a representative from the district of the Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK) Koblenz at the European Parliament of Enterprises in Brussels.
On the seventh "European Parliament of Entrepreneurs" (EPdU) in Brussels the Neuwied entrepreneur Eva Krotwaart She participated as the voice of the skilled trades from the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK) district. Together with around 720 entrepreneurs from across Europe, she discussed key economic policy issues such as decarbonization, competitiveness, and trade policy in the plenary hall of the European Parliament.
The European Parliament of the Union (EPdU) has been organized every two years since 2008 by the European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambres) and offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to address their concerns directly to representatives of the EU institutions. Ninety-six entrepreneurs from Germany participated, coordinated by the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH) and the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK).
"There were many comments from all over Europe in Brussels; we spoke plainly. We're all concerned about the same thing: We need a change of course and fewer regulations so we have time for our core business!" said Eva Krotwaart. She experiences this in her company. Building Services Henry Burmester GmbH daily, how European regulations affect small and medium-sized enterprises.
Ralf Hellrich, Managing Director of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts, As a member of the ZDH (Central Association of German Skilled Crafts) committee for Europe, he was present and emphasized: "For small craft businesses in particular, competitiveness is not determined on paper, but in everyday practice. If mandatory forms, documentation requirements, and complicated EU regulations cost too much time and money, there is no energy left for innovation, training, and customer focus. Europe now needs a real bureaucracy reset – less administration, more trust in businesses."
Background: EPdU Brussels Background Further information about this year's EPdU can be found online at the ZDH website.
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