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What we do

Engagement with European Institutions

Trade Promotion Europe engages constructively with the EU institutions in the following ways:

  • To have recognised status as a key consultative partner, reflecting the views and needs of members as one voice, in order to ensure policies are supportive of exporting companies of all sizes.
  • Provide formal recommendations and insights to help shape support instruments for SME internationalisation.
  • Partner with EU Institutions on the design and implementation of Trade Promotion activities

Trade Promotion Europe is a member of the following groups at the European Commission:

  • Civil Dialogue Group on Quality and Promotion (DG AGRI)
  • Friends of Enterprise Europe Network (DG GROW)
  • Business Advisory Group of Global Gateway (DG INTPA)
  • Focus Group on Ukraine (DG GROW)
  • Domestic Advisory Group on FTAs (DG TRADE)

Collaboration between members

TPE fosters value added collaboration between members through:

  • Regular working group meetings on relevant topics for TPOs / APOs and their clients.
  • Exchange of best practices on support strategies, emerging trends, opportunities, and key challenges.
  • Early insights on EU projects and funding opportunities, with potential for joint collaboration.
  • Training and educational programs to enhance expertise, such as the TPE Export Management Masterclass.
  • High-profile events to foster engagement and collaboration.

Being a member of Trade Promotion Europe means gaining access to a collective network of expertise dedicated to supporting the internationalisation of European businesses. Our members benefit from shared insights, specialised knowledge, and a direct connection to strategic decision-making processes.

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💡 We keep our members informed about our activities and key European policy developments through regular website updates and a weekly newsletter, while also offering  insights into European trade issues via specialised studies and surveys.
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👥 We host internal and external meetings to facilitate knowledge sharing and expand our professional network. This includes gatherings among the CEOs of our members, training seminars, and conferences.
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🧰 We develop and carry out projects in the shared interest of members. This includes responding to European Union tenders and proposals.

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🧠We establish working groups on key trade promotion issues relevant to our members, adapting to evolving news and trends to ensure a focus on the most pressing topics.
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🗣️We maintain an active dialogue with the European Commission’s policy-making institutions to streamline trade promotion policies and support SME internationalisation, while representing our members’ views to key stakeholders and advocating for stronger collaboration across Europe.

Our Committees

Currently, Trade Promotion Europe has two main committees.