The dialogue focused on the need to balance the objectives of the European Green Deal with the business reality, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The meeting, which took place at the heart of the European institutions, served as a platform for Morata expressed the concerns and proposals of the Spanish and European business sector. One of the central points of the debate was the importance of simplifying regulations and streamlining administrative processes, aspects considered crucial to maintaining business competitiveness while advancing toward sustainability.
“It is essential that European policies translate into concrete actions that benefit all businesses, especially SMEs,” Morata stated during the meeting. “Our chamber of commerce system has the capacity to deliver these policies to every corner of the business community, but we need a regulatory framework that facilitates their implementation.” sustainable practices without imposing excessive burdens."
As president of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce's Ports Committee, Morata also stressed the need to maintain strategic manufacturing production and logistics hubs within Europe. "The European Union must ensure its autonomy in key sectors, and this requires maintaining a solid and efficient industrial base," he emphasized.
Vladimir DlouhýThe president of Eurochambres, who was also present at the meeting, emphasized the need to facilitate access to financing for decarbonization projects and ensure an affordable energy supply. "Companies need financial support to invest in clean technologies and a stable and affordable energy supply to maintain their competitiveness," Dlouhý stated.
EurochambersWith its vast network of 1.700 regional and local chambers representing more than 20 million businesses in 45 countries, the European Chamber of Commerce plays a crucial role as an intermediary between the business community and the European institutions. Since its creation in 1958, the organization has worked to defend the interests of European businesses and promote an environment conducive to their development.
The meeting between Morata, Ribera and Dlouhý This comes at a crucial moment for European industry, which is facing the challenge of the ecological transition without losing competitiveness in an increasingly demanding global market. Open and constructive dialogue between business representatives and European authorities is essential to finding balanced solutions that will allow us to move toward a more sustainable and prosperous future for Europe.

