EFB Position on the Industrial and SME Strategy
The Industrial Strategy from the European Commission and the accompanying SME strategy are a strong addition to the work plan for the next Commission and EFB welcome their proposal. The 3-pillar strategy focusing on digitalisation, resilience and sustainability sets out a well-co-ordinated strategy, however there are significant shortcomings and with no mention of Family Businesses, […]
EFB Press Release – Election of Anca Vlad to the EFB Executive Committee
Following our 2020 General Assembly, EFB are delighted to announce the unanimous election of Romanian Businesswoman Anca Vlad to the Executive Committee for a renewable 3-year term.
EFB Exit Strategy and Sustainable Recovery Proposals: the answers from responsible capital
As the rate of infections and deaths are on the decline in certain countries, it is now vitally important that we start to think about how we will exit from the COVID-19 crisis and how we will plan the economic recovery. EFBs Exit Strategy and Sustainable Recovery Proposal sets out how Europe’s family businesses can […]
EFB Position on COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge our society has faced in modern times. It also represents the first time we, as a society, have had to focus on a temporary issue. The crisis has caused extremely uncertain times for the whole world, but no more so than for our businesses. The importance of our […]
EFB position on the European Green Deal
A call to action! The European Green Deal is the most ambitious project ever undertaken to reverse the effects of man-made climate change. Europe’s response to this climate emergency is ambitious and far-reaching. Government, businesses, non-governmental organizations and citizens must unite to deliver on the Green Deal. Family businesses, as the producers of goods and […]
EFB welcomes Ms Von Der Leyen as new European Commission President
EFB offers the warmest congratulation to Ms Ursula von der Leyen for the confirmation of the new European Commission and wishes her and her team the best of luck.
Udo Vetter becomes President of EFB
The German entrepreneur Udo J. Vetter has taken over the presidency of “European Family Businesses (EFB);” the European umbrella organisation for family businesses. The official pass over happened during the 6th EFB Summit in Madrid. Mr Vetter has taken over from the Spaniard Alfonso Libano whose successful presidency ended according to the statutes. Udo J. […]
European Family Business Barometer 8th Edition
Our annual barometer, in collaboration KPMG Enterprise, shows Europe’s family businesses remain positive about the future at a time of rising economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Innovation, training and education, and diversification are key priorities as they adapt to a fast-changing world — while planning for succession is increasingly on families’ minds. This year, the family business […]
Family businesses lived to see the definition of family business approved by the Czech government
What is a family business or a family trade? It will be clearer since Monday as the Czech government has approved a regulation defining the family business. For the first time, the Czech Republic has a definition that will make it easier to employ relatives and better support them through incentives.
Stewardship of Family Owned Businesses
Family businesses are responsible for most of the employment and value creation in Belgium. They are all too often equated with SMEs, but family businesses can range from one-man businesses to multinationals. This comprehensive study of the independent research group Itinera highlights the importance of Family Owned Businesses and the need for them to make […]