Brussels: The list of the Interest Groups

In Brussels, there are approximately 3,000 offices of European associations. Having been actively involved with them between 2001 and 2010, I had approximately 2,500 meetings where I discussed their communication strategy. Here I will try to analyse the key interest groups for specific EU policy areas and place each organisation on maximum in two representative European policies. The main associations present in the capital of Europe:

I.                   Energy policy

1.      AEBIOM - European Biomass Association,

2.      CECED - European Committee of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers,

3.      CEDEC - European Confederation of Local Public Energy Distribution Companies,

4.      CEFIC – European Chemical Industry Council,

5.      CEWEP - Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants,

6.      COGEN EUROPE - European Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration,

7.      EAA - European Aluminium Association,

8.      EASE - European Association for Storage of Energy,

9.      EBB - European Biodiesel Board,

10.  eBIO - European Bioethanol Fuel Association,

11.  EFET - European Federation of Energy Traders,

12.  EGEC - European Geothermal Energy Council,

13.  EHA - European Hydrogen Association,

14.  Energie-Cites - European Association of Local Authorities Inventing their Energy Future,

15.  ENTSO-E - European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity,

16.  EPIA - European Photovoltaic Industry Association,

17.  EPPSA - European Power Plants Suppliers Association,

18.  EREC - European Renewable Energies Council,

19.  ESHA - European Small Hydropower Association,

20.  ESTELA - European Solar Thermal Electricity Association,

21.  ESTIF - European Solar Thermal Industry Federation,

22.  ESWET - European Suppliers for Waste-to-Energy Technology,

23.  EUBIA - European Biomass Industry Association,

24.  EUFORES - European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources,

25.  EU-OEA - European Ocean Energy Association,

26.  EUnited - European Engineering Industries Association,

27.  EURACOAL - European Association for Coal and Lignite,

28.  EURELECTRIC - The Union of the Electricity Industry,

29.  EURIMA - European Insulation Manufacturers Association,

30.  EUROACE - European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings,

31.  Eurofuel - European Heating Oil Association,

32.  EUROGAS - European Union of the Natural Gas Industry,

33.  Euroheat & Power - International Association for District Heating and Cooling,

34.  EUROMETAUX - European Association of Metals,

35.  EUROPIA - European Petroleum Industry Association,

36.  EWEA - European Wind Energy Association,

37.  FEDARENE - European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and Environment

38.  FORATOM - European Atomic Forum,

39.  Fuel Cell Europe - European Association of Fuel Cell Manufacturers,

40.  GIE - Gas Infrastructure Europe,

41.  IMA Europe - European Industrial Minerals Association,

42.  OGP - International Association of Oil and Gas Producers.

II. Environment policy

1.      ACE - The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment,

2.      APEAL - The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging,

3.      CEI-Bois - European Confederation of Woodworking Industries,

4.      CELMA - Federation of National Manufacturers Associations of Luminaries and Electro technical Components for Luminaries in the European Union,

5.      CEMBUREAU - European Cement Association,

6.      CEOC International - International Confederation of Inspection and Certification Organisations,

7.      CEPE – The Voice of Paint, Printing Ink, and Artists' Colours in Europe,

8.      CEPF - Confederation of European Forest Owners,

9.      CEPI - Confederation of European Paper Industries,

10.  CEPIFINE - European Association of Fine Paper Manufacturers,

11.  CEPIPRINT - Association of European Publication Paper Producers,

12.  EURO-GRAPH - European Association of Graphic Paper Producers,

13.  COCERAL - European Association Representing the Trade in Cereals, Rice, Feedstuffs, Oilseeds, Olive oil, Oils and Fats and Agro supply,

14.  COPA-COGECA – The United Voice of Farmers and their Co-operatives in the European Union,

15.  CPIV - Standing Committee of the European Glass Industry,

16.  ECPA - European Crop Protection Association,

17.  EFFA - European Flavour & Fragrance Association,

18.  Fertilizers Europe - European Fertilizer Industry,

19.  ELC - European Lamp Companies Federation,

20.  EMPAC - European Metal Packaging,

21.  ESA - European Seed Association,

22.  EUREAU - European Union of National Associations of Water Suppliers and Waste Water Services,

23.  Euroallianges - Association of European Ferro-alloy Producers,

24.  Eurocities - Network of Major European Cities,

25.  Eurocommerce – The Voice for Commerce in Europe,

26.  Eurofer - European Steel Association,

27.  EuroGypsum - Association of European Gypsum Industries,

28.  EUROPEN - European Organization for Packaging and the Environment,

29.  FACE - Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation of the European Union,

30.  FEAD - European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services,

31.  FECC - European Association of Chemical Distributors,

32.  FEFCO - European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers,

33.  FEVE – European Container Glass Federation,

34.  Plastics Europe – Association of Plastics Manufacturers,

35.  Vinyl2010 – European PVC industry.

III. Transport policy

1.      ACEA - European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association,

2.      AEA - Association of European Airlines,

3.      ACEM - Motorcycle Industry in Europe,

4.      ACI-Europe - Airports Council International,

5.      ASD - AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association,

6.      ASECAP - European Association of Operators of Tolled Road Infrastructures,

7.      CER - The Community of European Railway,

8.      CESA - Community of European Shipyards' Association,

9.      CLECAT - European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistic and Customs Services,

10.  CLEPA- European Association of Automotive Suppliers,

11.  CORTE - Confederation of Organisations in Road Transport Enforcement,

12.  EBAA - Association for Business Aviation in Europe,

13.  ECA - European Cockpit Association,

14.  ECAR - European Campaign for the Freedom of the Automotive Parts and Repair Market,

15.  ECF - European Cyclists' Federation,

16.  ECG - European Car-transport Group of Interest,

17.  ECTA - European Chemical Transport Association,

18.  EFIP - European Federation of Inland Ports,

19.  EIA - European Intermodal Association,

20.  EIM - European Rail Infrastructure Managers,

21.  ELFAA – Low Fares Airline Association,

22.  ERTICO-ITS Europe - Intelligent Transport Systems and Services,

23.  ETRMA - European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association,

24.  ESPO - European Sea Ports Organisation,

25.  ESC – European Shippers' Council,

26.  FEHRL - Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories,

27.  FIA – International Federation of Automobiles,

28.  IACA - The International Air Carrier Association,

29.  INE - Inland Navigation Europe,

30.  IRU - International Road Transport Union,

31.  UIRR - International Union of Combined Road-Rail Transport Companies,

32.  UITP - International Association of Public Transport,

33.  UNIFE - Union of European Railway Industries.

IV. Health policy

1.      BEUC - European Consumers' Organisation,

2.      CAOBISCO – Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of the European Union,

3.      CED – Council of European Dentists,

4.      Cosmetics Europe – European Cosmetics Association,

5.      CPME – Council on Podiatric Medical Education,

6.      EAEPC- European Association of Euro-Pharmaceutical Companies,

7.      EAHP – European Association of Hospital Pharmacists,

8.      EAMDA – European Alliance of Neuromuscular Disorders Associations,

9.      ECCO – European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation,

10.  ECPC – European Cancer Patient Coalition,

11.  EGA – European Generic Medicines Association,

12.  EFN – European Federation of Nurses Associations,

13.  EFNA – European Federation of Neurological Associations,

14.  EFPIA – European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry Associations,

15.  EMHF – European Men's Health Forum,

16.  EPHA – European Public Health Alliance,

17.  EUCOMED – The Voice of the Medical Technology Industry in Europe,

18.  EuropaBio – European Association for Bioindustries,

19.  EPF - European Patients' Forum,

20.  FoodDrinkEurope – Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the European Union,

21.  FVE – Federation of Veterinarians of Europe,

22.  IFAH – The International Federation for Animal Health,

23.  PGEU – The Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union.

V. Agriculture policy

1.      AAF – European Starch Industry Association,

2.      AEBIOM- European Biomass Association,

3.      AIJN – European Fruit Juice Association, 

4.      AIPCE – European Fish Processors Association,

5.      AMFEP - Association of Manufactures and Formulators of Enzymes Products,

6.      ASSUC – European Association of Sugar Traders,

7.      BREWERS OF EUROPE - Voice of the European Brewing Sector to the European Institutions and International Organisations,

8.      CEEREAL - European Breakfast Cereal Association,

9.      CEEV - European Wine Committee,

10.  CEFS – European Association of Sugar Producers,

11.  CEJA – European Council of Young Farmers,

12.  CEPF - Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund,

13.  CIUS – European Sugar Users,

14.  COCERAL - European Association Representing the Trade in Cereals, Rice, Feedstuffs, Oilseeds, Olive oil, Oils and Fats and Agro supply,

15.  COPA-COGECA - The United Voice of Farmers and their Co-operatives in the European Union,

16.  CPIV – Comité permanent international du vinaigre,

17.  ECPA – European Crop Protection Association,

18.  EDA – European Dairy Association,

19.  EFEMA – European Food Emulsifiers Manufacturers Association,

20.  EFMA – European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association,

21.  EISA – European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture,

22.  ELO – European Landowners’ Organization,

23.  ENSA – European Natural Soy food Association,

24.  ESA – European Seed Association,

25.  EUROPECHE – Association of National Organizations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union,

26.  EUVEPRO – European Federation of Manufacturers, Distributors and Users of Vegetable Proteins for Human Consumption,

27.  FEDIMA – Federation of European Union Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisserie Industries,

28.  FEDIOL - EU Oil and Protein meal Industry,

29.  FEFAC - European Feed Manufacturers' Federation,

30.  FIC – Federation of the Condiment and Sauce,

31.  FoodDrinkEurope – Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the European Union,

32.  FRUCOM - The Official Representation of Body of European Traders in Dried Fruit, Edible nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery Products and Honey,

33.  OEICT – European Organisation of Tomato Industries,

34.  Potato Europe – Committee of the European Starch Potato Processors' unions,

35.  PROFEL - European Association of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industries,

36.  SpiritsEurope - European Spirits Organisation.

VI. IT policy

1.      AAPA – Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance,

2.      ACT - The Association of Commercial Television in Europe,

3.      AeA Europe – The Association of the European Hearing Aid Acousticians,

4.      AER - The Association of European Radios,

5.      AFCEA Europe – The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association,

6.      BSA - Business Software Alliance,

7.      Cable Europe - European Cable Communications Association,

8.      CETIC – Centre of Excellence in Information and Communication Technologies,

9.      CISAC – International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers,

10.  COMPTIA – The Computing Technology Industry Association,

11.  Digital Europe – Voice of the European Digital Technology Industry,

12.  EARTO – European Association of Research and Technology Organisations,

13.  EBU – European Broadcasting Union,

14.  ECSDA – European Central Securities Depositories Association,

15.  ECTA – European Competitive Telecommunications Association,

16.  EGTA – Association of Television and Radio Sales Houses,

17.  EMCITA – European Media, Communication and Information Technology Association,

18.  EMO – European Music Office,

19.  ETIS – The Global IT Association of Telecommunications,

20.  ETNO – European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association,

21.  GESAC – European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composers,

22.  GSM Europe – European Interest Group of the GSM Association, 

23.  IFPI - International Federation of the Phonographic Industry,

24.  ISFE – Interactive Software Federation of Europe.

VII. Financial services policy

1.      AIM – Mutual Insurance Companies Corporate,

2.      AMICE – Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe,

3.      BIPAR – European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries,

4.      CFE – European Fiscal Confederation,

5.      EACB – European Association of Co-operative Banks,

6.      EALIC – European Association for Listed Companies,

7.      EAPB – European Association of Public Banks,

8.      EBF – European Banking Federation,

9.      EBIC – European Banking Industry Committee,

10.  ECBS – European Committee for Banking Standards,

11.  EDFI – European Development Finance Institutions,

12.  EFAMA – European Federation of Investment Funds and Companies,

13.  EFBS - European Federation of Building Societies,

14.  EFR – European Financial Services Round Table,

15.  EFRAG – European Financial Reporting Advisory Group,

16.  EMF – European Mortgage Federation,

17.  EPC – European Payments Council,

18.  ESBG – European Savings Banks Group,

19.  EUROFINAS - European Federation of Finance House Associations,

20.  Euroshareholders - The confederation of European Shareholders Associations,

21.  EVCA - European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association,

22.  FEE – Federation of European Accountants,

23.  FESE – Federation of European Stock Exchanges,

24.  INSURANCE EUROPE – European Insurance and Reinsurance Federation,

25.  Leaseurope – European Federation of Leasing Company Associations,

26.  SWIFT - Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.

Dan LUCA / Brussels