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TRADE & INDUSTRY
EURATEX seeks at ensuring improved access to world markets for Textile and Clothing companies, as well as a cost-effective European regulatory framework allowing SMEs to maintain competitive advantage and a sound industrial base in Europe.
INNOVATION & SKILLS
EURATEX works proactively with EU institutions and policy makers to support innovation, and promotes a range of initiatives to address the increasing challenge of attracting and retaining qualified human resources for the EU textile and clothing industry.
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
True sustainability comes with great efforts, costs, investments in knowledge, research and innovation, and collaboration along the whole value chain. EURATEX works with its Members on Sustainable Businesses in chemicals policy, circular economy, sustainable supply chains and industrial emissions.
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European Business Coalition Welcomes Provisional Application of EU–Mercosur Agreement
Brussels, 27 March 2026 – With the European Commission’s decision to provisionally apply the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement, a process spanning more than 25 years now moves decisively into its[…]
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Antwerp Declaration community urges EU leaders to deliver emergency measures as Europe’s competitiveness crisis deepens
Antwerp, 11 February 2026 – EURATEX, representing the European textile and fashion industry, joins the Antwerp Declaration Community’s call on EU Heads of State and Government to adopt emergency measures[…]
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Safeguarding the Competitiveness of Europe’s Textile Industry
Brussels, 9 February 2026 – Ahead of the informal council in Alden Biesen, EURATEX rings the bell on the acute need of the following policy measures, if we are to[…]
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