Who We Are

Unioncamere is the Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture – is the public body that unites and institutionally represents the Italian Chamber system.

Founded in 1901, it develops and manages services and activities of interest to the Chambers of Commerce and to the economic sectors they serve, coordinating the System’s initiatives through guidelines and directions addressed to its constituent bodies.

In carrying out the functions and tasks entrusted by law to the Chambers of Commerce, Unioncamere enters into framework agreements, memoranda of understandings and conventions with central government, national and local public authorities, while promoting and supporting cooperation between the Chamber system and business, consumer and workers’ organizations.

Based in Brussels, Unioncamere Europa acts as the institutional representative of Unioncamere and the reference point for the Italian Chamber system in Europe, facilitating access to EU programs and funded projects. It represents the Italian Chambers of Commerce before the European institutions and supports their active participation in major networks and partnerships.

MISSION

Unioncamere Europa represents and promotes the interests of Unioncamere and the Italian Chambers of Commerce before the European institutions.

It supports advocacy in Brussels, disseminates EU policies within the Italian Chamber network and enhances Italian best practices across Europe, facilitating access to EU programs and opportunities.

VISION

Unioncamere Europa strives to be the European home of the Italian Chamber system, strengthening its role and visibility at both European and international level.

The organisation works to secure a strategic positioning of Italy within EU policies, helping to shape a more competitive, innovative and sustainable economic environment.

Values

Representation

Giving voice to the Italian Chamber system before the EU institutions.

Transparency

Providing clear, timely and accessible information on EU policies and opportunities.

Collaboration

Building synergies with institutions, networks and partners across Europe to maximise impact.

Valorisation

Promoting Italian excellence, innovation and sustainability as a contribution to Europe’s growth.

What We Do

Representation and Advocacy

We defend the interests of the Italian Chambers of Commerce and we take part in the activities of EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce, which advocates for businesses and Chambers before the EU institutions.

EU Policy Monitoring

We closely follow key EU dossiers, particularly on digitalization, sustainability, entrepreneurship, education and training, administrative simplification, employment, tourism, and cultural heritage.

Research and Innovation

We are members of APRE (Agency for the Promotion of European Research) and cooperate with the Politecnico di Torino, hosting its Brussels office.

Services and Training

We provide training and tailored services to strengthen the capacity of the Italian Chamber system to operate and grow within the European context.

European Networks

We coordinate and represent sectoral and regional networks such as Forum AIC, Mirabilia, and EBRA (European Business Registers Association)

Our Relations

Unioncamere is part of the Gruppo di Iniziativa Italiana (GII), the main Italian network in Brussels, bringing together institutions, businesses, universities, and associations to strengthen Italy’s coordinated and authoritative presence in Europe.

Unioncamere Europa is a member of Eurochambres, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce, whose mission is to foster a business-friendly environment by engaging in policy dialogue, joint projects and the promotion of competitiveness within and beyond the EU.

Unioncamere Europa also plays a coordinating role for the Chamber structures based in Brussels (the Regional Unions of Piedmont, Campania and Veneto, as well as the Italy-Belgium Bilateral Chamber of Commerce) and takes part in the coordination meetings of the “Sistema Italia”, organised by Confindustria, which bring together Italian associations, businesses and other stakeholders active in Brussels.