EU 4 business

Who are we?

We are consultants influencing European legislation, arranging political exchange/dialogue and helping with commercial contracts for goods and services. Our service is based on expertise, experience and an established network of contacts with all EU institutions

What can EU 4 business do for you?

The European Union (EU) of 25 Member States has a population of 475 million and an annual budget of €100bn. Although about 40% of its budget is earmarked for financing agricultural subsidies, the rest is allocated for funding a wide range of projects: road infrastructure, transport, energy, environment, waste management, vocational training, cultural & civic promotions, telecommunications, information technology, research & development, development assistance to poor countries, education, health and other fields. 

The European Parliament deliberates on budget lines for various fields and appropriate allocations depend on the quality of information that is offered to key Members of Parliament who determine the voting outcomes of Parliamentary Committees and the Plenary. Legislation passed by the European Parliament impacts directly on costs and working conditions of many businesses, including those who are self-employed. Environmental legislation, especially waste management, has a direct impact on local government in each Member State. It is crucial for all such stakeholders to influence both the parliament and the Commission to ensure measures that are based on cost impact benefits.  

The European Commission, tender regularly for purchase of goods and services. It is essential for potential suppliers to have early information regarding projects, accurate assessment of the needs of the EU and appropriate credibility registered with the Commission to win such EU tenders.

The EU is the largest donor of development aid to poor countries and both the Commission and the Parliament need accurate and analytical assessments to reach efficient and sustainable decisions on appropriations of EU funds earmarked for this.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) offer substantial finance for a wide range of projects and those engaged in managing such projects need regular contact with these institutions.

The Centre for Development of Enterprise (CDE) based in Brussels is an institution jointly managed by the EU and the African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) countries. It promotes enterprise and technology transfer in the developing countries. The EU’s Technical Centre for Agricultural & Rural Co-operation based in Holland focuses on projects to help farmers and rural businesses in developing countries. Both these EU institutions farming and rural enterprises making effective use of natural resources to yield high value added goods and services on a sustainable basis.    

Therefore, there is a need for business, industry, local government, professional & trade organizations, NGOs and others to interact with the EU. A cost effective way is to use specialist consultants to facilitate efficient assessment of success based on appropriate EU contact.

EU 4 business   can offer you such a service!