ABOUT US
The European Economic Senate (EES) is an economic body of highly successful European companies and personalities.
With the objective of contributing to shaping the future of Europe its senators make their knowledge, expertise and experience available to political decision-makers in a dialog based on partnership.
The guiding corporate principles of the EES are the basic values of the “social market economy” and the "honourable merchant". As a European body, the EES - free from ideological or political constraints - faces up to the challenges of our time.
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The EES represents the economic future viability and sovereignty of Europe. While Europe's voice is demanded globally, the EES offers exceptional entrepreneurs the specific opportunity to play an active and real role in shaping this future. Currently, around 150 companies from five European countries as well as leading representatives from politics, industry, SMEs, associations, and society are members of the Senate.
Common goals
The EES works for a new economic excellence in Europe and a revival of those values that make societies and their economies grow. We need an economic environment in which entrepreneurial creativity generates forward-thinking technologies and jobs. For entrepreneurs, it must once again be rewarding to invest in products that can be marketed worldwide. Simultaneously, we should not punish the labor efforts of our citizens with excessively high taxes. It must be made easier for companies to compete globally and thus create prosperity for European citizens.
In practical terms, we need far-reaching reforms: A reduced bureaucracy, leaner state structures and more simplified tax systems that provide incentives for work performance and investment. We will not achieve these goals with working in home offices, four-day weeks and early retirement. We need to make Europe more attractive and give new confidence to the younger generation in particular. A successful Europe is the best guarantee for our future!
We are represented in Brussels, Berlin and Munich
With our strategic presence in Brussels and our strong connections to the institutions of the European Union, the EES is ideally positioned to use the expertise of its senators to exert influence. Senate members receive exclusive access to the latest first-hand information that goes further than what is communicated in the public media. These insights are channelled into personal meetings with key politicians and leading experts, enabling members to react early to crucial policy decisions in Europe. The EES is represented in Berlin by its Deputy Secretary General, who is also a member of the German Bundestag. The EES headquarters are based in Munich.
Official European recognition
The official registration of the EES in the transparency index of the European Union in Brussels is particularly worth emphasising. This means that Senate members are officially authorised to hold personal talks with high-ranking representatives of European politics, as they are only allowed to hold talks with registered representatives for reasons of compliance and transparency.
Representing the interests of entrepreneurs and practising values
The EES allows us to participate at European political level and simultaneously represent the values and interests of the European economy and entrepreneurs. This direct connection to Europe's decision-makers provides a unique platform for representing the concerns of our entrepreneurs and consolidating the economic power of Europe.
Networking and partnerships for common success
In addition to its political clout, the EES creates an extremely interesting network of leading entrepreneurs and decision-makers from all over Europe, which also includes its collaboration partners. These include the European Taxpayers Association (TAE) and SME Connect (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Freelancers and Company Owners). Our partners also incorporate political party foundations and important business organisations. Regular invitations to exclusive events such as the Ludwig Erhard Gipfel, the Munich European Conference (Münchner Europakonferenz – MEK), the EES Economic Summit in Kitzbühel (EWS-Wirtschaftsgipfel in Kitzbühel) and central SME meetings in Frankfurt and Berlin enable members to establish valuable contacts and to attend key discussions.
Monthly briefing by experts
Once a month, the EES provides an exclusive online briefing where international experts exchange views with Senate members on topics such as cybercrime, financial policy, reducing administrative burdens, defence, taxation and corporate governance. These regular briefings keep the members in tune with the times and provide them with the necessary means to successfully lead their companies and Europe's economy through the challenges of our time.
Reputation based on integrity and commitment
Being nominated to the European Economic Senate is more than an honour - it is a call to serve Europe. The number of members of the EES is limited and is only open to those who have rendered outstanding services to Europe through their entrepreneurial achievements and their commitment to European values. Holding the title of Senator h.c. is not only an honour, but an obligation to support Europe as a common economic territory and as the home of a strong, independent and globally competitive economy.
The nomination as a Senator is a challenge to the best of Europe to commit themselves to the future of our continent. It is not just a membership, but an honour and a responsibility to represent Europe and contribute actively to shaping it. Together we are building a Europe that is strong, united and successful.
Dr. Ingo Friedrich
President
Michael Jäger
Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General