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Theme

“We need a simplification shock.” With these words, European Commission Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné set the tone for what could become a defining pillar of the European Union’s new industrial strategy: a real, measurable reduction in regulatory burdens to revive Europe’s competitiveness. What is promised? That a leaner regulatory framework could lead to economic savings of up to 15% for EU businesses. But how will this be delivered – and just as importantly, how will it be measured?

This question lies at the heart of the CECE Summit 2025, which will gather industry leaders, technical experts and high-level policymakers to assess whether regulatory simplification in the EU is a promise kept – or just a promise made.

Under the theme “Smarter Rules, Stronger Industry”, the Summit will explore whether the EU’s actions match its ambition. The recently presented Omnibus Package 1 (February 2025) is a first step, but more decisive cuts are expected. Will they go far enough to eliminate unnecessary complexity, reduce red tape, and revive Europe's industrial base?

CECE will bring concrete examples to the table, including a call to postpone the implementation of the new Machinery Regulation and raising concerns about the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We’ll also look at the shift to digital compliance tools and ask: is this truly the simplification that industry was promised, or does it introduce a new layer of complexity?

Throughout the Summit, CECE experts and external voices – including EU policymakers – will debate not just the ‘what’, but the ‘how’ and ‘when’ of regulatory reduction. What burdens can be lifted now? Which regulations should be trimmed or scrapped altogether? And what can realistically be achieved before 2026?

If simplification is to become reality, this is the moment to define it, shape it and demand it. Join the CECE Summit 2025 to be part of this important conversation!

Why attend?

Join the CECE Summit to have the opportunity to discuss the key topics for the construction equipment industry first-hand with European Institutions' representatives. The CECE Summit is a unique occasion that gathers a blend of business leaders, EU decision-makers, partner organisations and journalists to disscuss fundamental challenges and opportunities for our industry. 

Venue

CECE Summit 2025 will take place in the beautiful art deco building in the middle of Brussels's EU area - Residence Palace.