We have over 100 years of experience in serving the business community and a strong presence within the European Union decision making bubble in Brussels. We are a trusted partner to those already established and those looking to expand into or grow their business in Europe. With our extensive experience in EU policy making and our strong local presence, we can help your business to enter the European Union single market in Belgium and use the country as a base to expand across the EU.
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UK rejoins EU’s Horizon science scheme
The British Chamber of Commerce EU & Belgium strongly endorses the agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU regarding membership in the Horizon and Copernicus programmes. Collaboration in research and development is a vital component of our partnership and is crucial for the scientific community, industry, and citizens alike. This agreement will strengthen cooperation and drive innovation with the EU, its member countries and other participating nations including Israel, Norway and New Zealand.
Trade & Access Consulting, new member of the BritCham!
We are happy to announce that Trade & Access Consulting has officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium as a member!
Trade & Access Consulting is an agency providing strategic advice on international trade and European policies that impact commerce. Their unique expertise in trade policy, customs, rules of origin, negotiations of free trade agreements, the World Trade Organization and the World Customs Organization distinguish them in Brussels.
Vitis Regulatory, new member of BritCham!
We are happy to announce that Vitis Regulatory has officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium as a member!
Vitis Regulatory is a consultancy based in UK and EU (Belgium and Germany), providing technical and regulatory services in the field of chemicals compliance. With more than 20 years of experience and a team of more than 30 people, Vitis Regulatory supports a pool of clients from both industry and national/EU bodies.
🔗 Find out more about Vitis Regulatory here.
Haleon Group, new member of BritCham!
We are happy to announce that Haleon Group has officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium as a member!
Haleon is a UK-headquartered, FTSE-listed company, with sales of €11.05 billion in 2021. It employs 22,000 people worldwide, serving over 100 markets and bringing everyday health to millions of people every year. Haleon has a strong footprint in the EU, with presence in all EU markets and manufacturing sites and a commercial hub in various EU Member States.
Haleon is a global leader in each of the major categories in which it operates: Therapeutic Oral Health; Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements; Pain Relief; Respiratory Health; and Digestive Health. The portfolio comprises global brands such as Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum; and local brands such as Nicotinell, Flixonase, BeTotal, Fenistil, and Zovirax.
🔗 Find out more about Haleon here.
BritCham delegation meets with MEPs in its Strasbourg ‘Lite’ visit
Last week, we had a successful visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg with a group of members. The BritCham delegation was able to engage in constructive dialogues with MEPs dealing with key policy files, including the AI Act, or the Net Zero Industry Act. The tailored ‘Strasbourg Lite’ itinerary offered a unique opportunity for the Chamber’s members to interact with decision-makers and promote closer cooperation with the European Parliament.
Take a look at the main takeaways of the visit here.
BritCham participates at Multimodal 2023
Hi Birmingham! BritCham participated at the Multimodal 2023, the UK’s most important meeting place for supply chain and logistics industries.
Our team was devoted to helping British companies enter the EU market through Belgium and use it as a strategic base for growth.
Thames Freeport, new member of the BritCham!
We are happy to announce that Thames Freeport has officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium as a member!
Thames Freeport is a designated free trade zone located in the southeast of England, along the River Thames. It was established in 2021 as part of the UK government’s initiative to boost economic growth, trade, and investment in the region. Thames Freeport is a hub for global trade, innovation, and sustainable development, connecting businesses with Europe’s biggest consumer market and resurgent industrial cluster.
Find out more about Thames Freeport here!
BritCham attends the European Defence and Security Summit 2023
We were delighted to attend the European Defence and Security Summit 2023: “Securing Europe’s Future: Between Cooperation and Integration.” The summit provided a platform for key leaders to reflect on Europe’s defence identity in a changing and unstable security environment.
This was an invaluable opportunity for us to gain meaningful insights into this ever-changing and complex industry. The defence and security sector represents an important and growing industrial sector in both the UK and the EU.
GSK, new member of the BritCham!
We are happy to announce that GSK has officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium as a member!
GSK is a global biopharma company with the purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
🔗 Find out more about GSK here: gsk.com/company
Clover Group, new member of the BritCham!
We are happy to announce that Clover Group has officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium as a member!
Clover Group is a multi-national Supply Chain and Logistics service provider with 5 core divisions: Global Logistics, Warehousing, Consultancy, IT Services and Managed Services. The company is a key partner to the Defence, Space, Aerospace, Manufacturing and Security industries, with regulatory compliance being the principle corporate culture across the group.
Clover Group was established in 1993, and has offices in Belgium, the USA and its headquarters in London.
🔗 Find out more about Clover Group here.
Statement on the Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Winsdor Framework’
BritCham strongly welcomes the news of the agreement that the United Kingdom and the European Union have just reached today. We hope that this positive development in cross-Channel relations will pave the way for stronger collaboration between the UK and the EU in trade and other key issues of mutual concern.
Statement on the Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Winsdor Framework’ (27 February 2023)
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The UK and the EU are important markets for the BMW Group, but also free and seamless EU-UK trade is essential for our highly interconnected production plants on both sides of the channel. The green and digital transition of businesses will bring new challenges for EU-UK trade and customs. We believe that the British Chamber of Commerce (EU&Belgium) with its broad network and engagements will contribute to sort out these challenges, to find appropriate solutions and to maintain a prosperous EU-UK trade relationship for their members.
As a global technology company, IBM advocates for open digital trade, interoperability of technologies, and global standards. Through our membership with BritCham, we are able to more effectively contribute to policies that work both for the EU and British organisations and citizens. Considering IBM’s historical presence and continued investments in the UK, we are grateful BritCham facilitates these important collaborations.
Being a member of the British Chamber provides us with an excellent opportunity for exchange of information amongst the industry as well as between industry and Brussels based European Union institutions (such as EU COM, EU Parliament)
SD Worx and BritCham have a close and beneficial relationship, having worked together for some time now on a variety of projects, including the publication of a joint paper on Belgium Employer-Employee issues for British businesses from January 2021. We believe that BritCham is the key organisation that can act as a bridge for British companies that want to enter Belgian and European markets.
The UK is an important market for Siemens and the British Chamber of Commerce (EU&Belgium) is a very valuable platform for connecting with peers on a number of relevant topics for Siemens businesses, both in the EU and in the UK. We welcome the Chamber’s broad network and the engagements and exchanges on policy issues and other relevant topics as well as the practical advice the Chamber provides to its members.
We have partnered with The British Chamber on many occasions to connect and engage with their strong network, helping us to bridge the gap between business and education.
The British Chamber helps us to position our services in their broad network of key people and companies, both in Belgium and in the UK. It is also a powerful platform for connections with peers on various issues that matter to business today and tomorrow.
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