the professional body representing the interests of thirteen European car, truck and bus manufacturers at European level and throughout the world

AECMA was founded in 1950 with the objective of promoting the competitive development of the European aerospace industry, and representing the sector on a European level in all matters of common interest.

EU lobbying organisation of companies of American parentage.

(Confédération des Brasseurs du Marché Commun) in English French and German

Set up in 1953, the "Comité européen des assurances" is the federation of national insurance associations in Europe, the CEA is the spokesman for the insurance industry vis-à-vis European institutions and, more generally, international governmental organisations.

European network of managers for managers to ensure that their interests are given due consideration when formulating EC legislation

CEFIC, the European Chemical Industry Council, is both the forum and the voice of the European chemical industry. The web site provides information on major issues affecting the chemical industry.

The European Cement (Industry) Association

CEN's mission is to promote voluntary technical harmonization in Europe in conjunction with worldwide bodies and its European partners.

the CER brings together the 32 main railway undertakings and rail infrastructure managing bodies of Europe. It promotes the development of railway transport as essential to the creation of a transport system which is both efficient and environmentally sound. It acts as the railways' collective voice for decision-makers at EU-level.

Represents independent European trade unions from the private and public sectors.

the European industry association which represents the manufacturers of bituminous mixtures and companies engaged in asphalt road construction and maintenance.

the co-ordination point for the views of national advertising self-regulatory bodies across Europe, created in 1992 to show how the issues affecting advertising in the Single Market could be successfully dealt with through cooperation rather than detailed legislation.

unites the European public service broadcasters to negotiate broadcasting rights for sports events, organize programme exchanges, act as catalyst for coproductions, and provide operational, commercial, technical, legal, and strategic services to enhance collaboration among members.

groups professional bodies for civil engineers in EU and EFTA countries

EFCA represents and promotes engineering consultancy companies organized in 22 national associations.

representes 20 organisations active in marketing in Europe

representing publishers of 2767 newspapers in Europe. The site includes a list with links to newspapers' online edition

ERA is the recognised representative body for regional air transport throughout Europe.

ERT is a group of some forty European industrial leaders - one of the most influential pressure groups around.

Federation of snack producers.

Promoting and representing savings banks and retailing banking in Europe. Contents include publications and statistics, information about the consultancy and services, and position papers and current initiatives.

The ETUC seeks to influence the European Union by making direct representations to the various institutions and by ensuring trade union participation in numerous advisory bodies. In short: It is lobbying for trade unionist rights and priviliges.

The AMCHAM EU Committee represents American business interests towards the institutions of the European Union. Its members include 140 of the largest US multinationals.

The association of the electricity industry in Europe: electricity producers, suppliers, traders and distributors from the EU and other European and Mediterranean countries.

Association of more than 1,200 European Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

An association for retail, wholesale and international trade interests.

the association is the practical result of the aspirations of several European publishers who realised the importance of intra-European contact and co-operation well before other sectors of activity. When it was founded in 1966 it had 40 members in 12 European countries. Today it has 194 in 37 countries.

the European government affairs organisation of the oil refining and marketing industry in the EU and EEA.

is the united voice of the banks of the EU and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries.

An independent professional organisation committed to representing and promoting the management consultancy profession throughout Europe.

Association dedicated to promoting and defending the direct marketing industry, and to advancing its image and status in Europe. Site provides list of services, addresses, bookstore, forum, and FAQ.

Body set up to "reflect and represent the common interests of European stock exchanges as regulated securities markets"

representing the atomic industry towards the EU institutions, aiming to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Provides information and advice on European issues to the Irish enterprise sector.

The Voice of Business in Europe

the European association for the railway supply industry

European and international public service trade union (site in English and French).

YES maintains an ongoing dialogue with EU institutions and fosters business cooperation and networking activities between young entrepreneurs.