Breaking barriers, building futures: Women driving inclusive growth across the Mediterranean

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Across the Mediterranean, women are increasingly stepping into leadership roles and driving entrepreneurial innovation, yet their journey toward full and equitable economic empowerment is still marked by significant disparities. Structural barriers, such as restricted access to finance, underrepresentation in decision making spaces, and deeply rooted social norms, continue to slow progress and limit the potential of countless women across the

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Marina Rožić, General Secretary of the Croatian Chamber of Economy: “My priority is turning gender equality into a measurable business priority across Europe”

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ASCAME’s member, the Croatian Chamber of Economy (CCE), has emerged as a leading institution in advancing women’s empowerment across the Mediterranean, championing initiatives that strengthen women’s leadership, visibility, and economic participation. Through sustained efforts to expand mentorship opportunities, deliver leadership oriented training, and address the structural barriers that continue to limit women’s advancement, the CCE has become a reference point

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Mr. Vassilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus CCI: “EU decides on SMEs competitiveness and the future of the Made in Europe”

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At the recent EU leaders’ summit, held on 12 February 2026 at the Alben Biesen Castle (Belgium), Europe faced a crucial question: is it truly committed to its sovereignty, security, and long-term prosperity? The vision of “Made in Europe” must guide all policy decisions aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of European manufacturing. Europe’s 26.1 million industrial and craft enterprises provide

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Mr Nebojsa Vraneš, Advisor at the Centre for Circular Economy of the CCI of Serbia: “Circularity is an opportunity for competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development”

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On 4 December, the partners of the RECIRCLE MED Project took part in the “Local Mobilisation Workshop and Western Balkans Forum”, held in Ohrid, North Macedonia. This event co-organised by the RECIRCLE MED Project, in which ASCAME is one of the strategic partners, brought together key stakeholders from local authorities, academia, industry, and regional organisations across the Western Balkans. The

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The Piraeus emerges as a global maritime hub and Mediterranean cooperation center

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The Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) places investment interest in the wider Piraeus, Lavreotiki, and Western Attica at the center of its development vision, highlighting the strategic importance of the region, as the current year marks a new period of adjustment for the productive and commercial fabric of the wider Piraeus and beyond. This specific time period is

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Mr. Muamer Mahmutović, President of the Chamber of Economy of Sarajevo Canton: “The main challenge ahead is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession to the EU, which will bring both opportunities and risks for the companies”

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At a time when Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving closer to the European Union and the Mediterranean region is entering a new phase of cooperation, Mr. Muamer Mahmutović, President of the Chamber of Economy of Sarajevo Canton, shares his vision for the Canton’s economic transformation. In the following interview, Mr. Mahmutović offers a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and challenges

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Dr. Vassilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “Without real tariffs, low cost imports will keep overwhelming EU markets”

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The European Council agreed to apply a fixed customs duty of 3 euros to low-value parcels worth less than 150 euros entering the EU from 1 July 2026. The measure will remain in force until the permanent arrangement for such parcels, as agreed in November 2025 at the European level, comes into force. The tax will be levied on all

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Barcelona hosts the Euro-Mediterranean Economic & Business Forum

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As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Barcelona Process —an initiative launched in 1995 to strengthen cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean—Barcelona will host the Euro-Mediterranean Economic & Business Forum on November 18 and 19. The event will take place in the iconic Llotja de Mar building and is co-organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona and

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Mr. Hassan SAKHI, President of the CCIS of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region: “Investing in Morocco today means betting on stability, innovation and openness towards Africa”

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In a context where Morocco is increasingly asserting its strategic role as an economic bridge between Europe and Africa, territorial development becomes a crucial lever to stimulate investment, innovation, and international cooperation. It is in this perspective that we interviewed Mr. Hassan Sakhi, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region (CCIS-RSK). Through this interview,

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Mr. Konstantinos Leventis, President of the Ilia Chamber of Commerce: “Chambers must connect SMEs with global markets, businesses with research, and entrepreneurs with policymakers”

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The Ilia Chamber of Commerce, situated in the Western region of Greece, is a vital institution for promoting and supporting local entrepreneurship, economic development, and regional connectivity. This institution plays a vital role in representing the interests of Ilia businesses, including those in the most promising sectors, such as agribusiness, commerce, tourism, and manufacturing. Over the years, the Chamber has become

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