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EBC 35th Anniversary Conference: draft agenda and registration available Energy & Environment

EBC 35th Anniversary Conference: draft agenda and registration available

EBC invites you to its 35th Anniversary Conference, taking place at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels on Wednesday, 1 October 2025 from 10:00 to 13:00 CET.

September 1, 2025 Read more
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Digitalisation: EBC responds to consultation on requirements for Digital Product Passport service providers  Standardisation

Digitalisation: EBC responds to consultation on requirements for Digital Product Passport service providers 

In August, EBC submitted its reply to the European Commission’s consultation on the requirements for Digital Product Passport (DPP) service providers, under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

August 28, 2025 Read more
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Standardisation: Small Business Standards publishes call for experts to represent SMEs in standardisation in 2026  Standardisation

Standardisation: Small Business Standards publishes call for experts to represent SMEs in standardisation in 2026 

Small Business Standards (SBS) has launched its annual call for experts to represent European SMEs in standardisation bodies in 2026.

July 30, 2025 Read more
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Digitalisation: EBC submits reply to consultation on Digital Product Passport service providers Digitalisation & Innovation

Digitalisation: EBC submits reply to consultation on Digital Product Passport service providers

On July 1, EBC submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the rules for Digital Product Passport (DPP) Service Providers, under the framework of the Eco-design for Sustainable...

July 30, 2025 Read more
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Skills: EBC publishes its position on the upcoming EU Quality Jobs Roadmap Social Affairs

Skills: EBC publishes its position on the upcoming EU Quality Jobs Roadmap

The European Commission is preparing the Quality Jobs Roadmap, set to be published at the end of 2025. This initiative aims to promote fair wages, safe and healthy working conditions,...

July 25, 2025 Read more
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Sustainable construction: BIO4EEB 6th General Assembly and Advisory Board in Valencia  Energy & Environment

Sustainable construction: BIO4EEB 6th General Assembly and Advisory Board in Valencia 

On 30 June and 1 July 2025, the European Builders Confederation joined partners from the Horizon Europe project BIO4EEB - BIO insulation materials for Enhancing the Energy performance of Buildings...

July 22, 2025 Read more
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EBC welcomes the European Consortium of Anchor Producers ECAP as new associate member Standardisation

EBC welcomes the European Consortium of Anchor Producers ECAP as new associate member

In its last General Assembly, EBC members unanimously approved the membership request from the European Consortium of Anchor Producers ECAP, starting January 2026.

July 16, 2025 Read more
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Housing: EBC position paper with proposals from construction SMEs and craft trades to tackle the housing crisis in Europe  Social Affairs

Housing: EBC position paper with proposals from construction SMEs and craft trades to tackle the housing crisis in Europe 

In the context of the collection of data towards a European Affordable Housing Plan and a European Strategy for Housing Construction by the European Commission, the European Builders Confederation (EBC)...

July 14, 2025 Read more
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Skills: EBC supports EP Intergroup call for stronger investment in education and training in the next EU budget Social Affairs

Skills: EBC supports EP Intergroup call for stronger investment in education and training in the next EU budget

As a member of its Advisory Committee, EBC endorses the recent declaration issued by the Co-Chairs of the European Parliament Intergroup on the Future of Education and Skills for a...

July 7, 2025 Read more
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Skills: EBC in panel on STEM teaching and women apprentices at the 2025 European Alliance for Apprenticeships High-Level Event  Social Affairs

Skills: EBC in panel on STEM teaching and women apprentices at the 2025 European Alliance for Apprenticeships High-Level Event 

The European Commission invited EBC to participate in the 2025 European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) High-Level Event, which brought together key stakeholders to advance skills development and vocational education across...

July 3, 2025 Read more
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Omnibus Simplification Package: EBC welcomes EU Council agreement to simplify sustainability reporting rules Economy

Omnibus Simplification Package: EBC welcomes EU Council agreement to simplify sustainability reporting rules

On 23 June 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted its General Approach on the Omnibus I Simplification Package, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden of the Corporate Sustainability...

July 2, 2025 Read more
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Housing: EBC meets MEP Borja Giménez Larraz to discuss upcoming HOUS Report Economy

Housing: EBC meets MEP Borja Giménez Larraz to discuss upcoming HOUS Report

EBC met yesterday with MEP Borja Giménez Larraz (EPP, Spain) to discuss the forthcoming report from the European Parliament's Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU (HOUS), anticipated...

July 2, 2025 Read more