Next Thursday 19th June, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a luncheon-debate in the framework of its Business Circle tribune with the participation of Miguel Gil Tertre, Head of Cabinet of Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition at the European Commission. The topic of the debate will be “Towards a more competitive and sustainable Europe: Regulatory modernization for businesses and the Green Deal”.

The event will take place in the Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon (Rue Bodenbroek 2).

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this luncheon in this link.

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Next Tuesday 24th June, from 18:00 to 19:30, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an onsite training on ‘Communicating effectively to collaborate better: overcoming misunderstandings and building connections”, in collaboration with its member Laura Prades Claessens, coach and trainer.

Did you know that 70% of tensions in a company are caused by avoidable misunderstandings? Knowing how to communicate means developing the ability to listen actively, to avoid misinterpretations and to adapt to different communication styles to convey our messages effectively.

By better understanding our own communication style (and that of others), we can transform our daily exchanges into real levers of collaboration and effectiveness.

During this session, you will work on:

• The identification of the 3 major obstacles that sabotage our interactions: assumptions, lack of listening and misunderstandings related to styles.
• The discovery of the 4 communication profiles was inspired by Carl Jung’s research.
• How to adapt to different interlocutors to gain clarity, fluency and impact.

The event will take place in English/Spanish at the Chambre des Métiers in Luxembourg (2 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1347 Kirchberg).

Admission is free, registration is compulsory.

The Chamber’s ordinary General Assembly will be held on 26th June. It will take place at 18:30 at the new premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1, 9^th floor, 1210 Brussels). The General Assembly is the statutory framework that enables members to participate, personally, in the life of our entity.

The presentation of candidatures, whether renewals or new appointments, for members of the Board of Directors, must be notified to the Secretary General of the Chamber in writing signed before 12 June (secretariageneral@e-camara.com) and must comply with the conditions set out in article 22 of the statutes of the Chamber.

It is hereby stated that, as from the publication of this notice of meeting, the members are entitled to consult and obtain at the registered office of the Chamber the documents subject to deliberation at this meeting and in particular, the Annual Accounts and Management Report for the financial year 2023 and the certifications of the Annual Accounts issued by the Auditor.

The General Assembly may be attended by members who are up to date with their membership fees five days prior to the General Assembly and who are registered on the official list of members. Members who are unable to attend the General Assembly may be represented by another member present. To do so, the member must send by e-mail to the attention of the Secretary General, a signed power of attorney, in which he/she grants his/her representation to another member, at least two working days before the date of the Assembly.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is pleased to invite you next Wednesday 2^nd of July between 09:00 and 10:15 a.m. to a breakfast-debate with Miguel Garcia Jones, Member of Cabinet for Wopke Hoekstra Climate, Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Taxation, who will talk about the various initiatives of his Cabinet.

The event will take place in English.

The event will happen at the offices of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9º, 1210 Brussels).

Limited places.

On 2^nd and 3^rd July 2025, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Communication for European projects”, in collaboration with its member company Vision Communication Consultancy.

This webinar hosted by the trainer Ramón Vila, Director of Vision Communication, is focused on providing branding, public affairs, marketing, communication or community engagement professionals with the keys to execute and evaluate a comprehensive and effective communication campaign for their agencies, organisations, programmes and European projects.

During the first session, a presentation of EU communication will be given with an explanation of the different EU projects currently in existence. The reality of consortia in European projects and the need to adapt the project communication and dissemination strategy to different contexts will be explored.

The second session will focus on project communication, exploring the management of social networks, the different communication products, and the need for proper event management.

Throughout both sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about examples of good and bad practices of communication in different European projects and how to effectively design and manage a communication strategy in different projects granted by the EU.

You can check the full programme of the course here.

On 15^th and 16^th and July, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Public speaking and networking: How to understand and connect with your audience”, in collaboration with Masha Tarle, Communications Skills Trainer and Communication Expert.

This training is focused on providing professionals with the necessary tools to make presentations and talks oriented to the audience’s needs.

The training will be practical and based on scenarios and role plays.  Some of the situations that may be covered are the following:

• Introducing ourselves in a networking event, at the beginning of a speech, in a group situation
• Using our voice, face, and body to engage an audience that is ‘sleepy’ or uninterested
• Giving a great introduction for a speech or talk ( ‘catching their attention’)
• Dealing with a difficult audience
• Pitching our ideas or offers
• Preparing and structuring what we want to say
• Concluding a speech or meeting

The trainer will offer concrete tips based on her experience and research, to help participants improve their presence and impact, both in networking and in speaking in public.

Throughout the session, participants will have the opportunity to learn about examples of good and bad practices in public speaking and how to effectively design and manage an audience-focused communication strategy.

The training will be held in two sessions, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.

You can consult the complete program of the course through this link.

In order to respond to the demand for professionals in the Luxembourg financial sector, the Chamber organises the second edition of the training programme ‘Introduction to the Luxembourg financial market’. This programme enables candidates to acquire the necessary skills to work in the banking sectors, the fund and insurance industry and, more generally, in the Luxembourg financial sector.

The training offers a consolidation of the fundamental principles of finance and provides both theoretical and operational knowledge, adapted to the Luxembourg context to ensure a good adaptation to the labour market. It will take place on a face-to-face basis from 1 to 12 September in Luxembourg at the Chambre des Métiers Luxembourg (2 Circuit de La Foire Internationale, 1347 Kirchberg Luxembourg), and at the end of the course a 6-month contract in a company in the financial sector will be offered.

Applications for admission should be sent to luxemburgo@e-camara.com, including a duly completed application form, CV, motivation letter, copy of the diploma with the subjects taken and the corresponding marks before 11 April at 12:00 (Brussels time).

The training is organised over two weeks, with 4 hours per day. The selection procedure allows for the selection of 20 participants, so the sessions will be interactive, offering hands-on experience with real work scenarios. The lecturers will be renowned professionals from the Luxembourg financial sector.

The training will be helded in English.

Last year’s full programme can be found at the following link.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 11 APRIL.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is pleased to invite you to an informative conference on “Entrepreneurship in Luxembourg from €1 of capital: practical guide and grants for entrepreneurship“, which will take place on Tuesday 9 September at 18:30 at the Spanish Centre (72 Grand-Rue, 1660 Ville-Haute Luxembourg). This conference is aimed at people interested in starting a business activity in the Grand Duchy, as well as entrepreneurs seeking to better understand the resources available to boost their projects.

The event features the collaboration of Maria Catalán, founder & Managing Director of Planinlux, who will present in a practical way how to set up a company in Luxembourg with a minimum share capital of just €1, through the figure of the Société à responsabilité limitée simplifiée (Sàrl-S). In addition, the main public aid, support programmes and financing mechanisms in place for entrepreneurs, including subsidies, will be presented.

For its part, the Chamber will present the support programmes for entrepreneurship, EmprendeBeLux and the European programme Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE).

The event will be held in Spanish. You can consult the full programme at the following link.

A networking cocktail will take place at the end of the information session.

The session is free of charge and registration is compulsory.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is pleased to invite you next Thursday 11 September from 18:30 to 20:00 to a special afterwork, in collaboration with ARTIAPLACE, where the Belgian sculptor Viviane Brickmanne will present several of her new works.

Resident in Madrid, the artist has an extensive career in which she has explored concepts such as “Air”, “Waste” and, more recently, “Brick”, transforming this element of construction and resignifying its use.

The event will take place at the Vermutería Casa Duques, a new space in the Hotel Melía Luxembourg that was created with the aim of bringing the authentic flavours of Spain to Luxembourg, mixing tradition and innovation.

On the 17^th and 18^th of September, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “The playbook on innovative campaigning in Brussels“, given by our EmprendeBelux member Sebastián Rodríguez Pérez, Campaign Consultant and author of the European Campaign Playbook.

In this training, professionals tasked with branding, public affairs, marketing communications, or community engagement will learn to identify the core messages for their organizations, craft convincing stories and launch integrated campaigns to achieve their goals.

This is a hands-on workshop in which participants will collaborate and work towards creating a “Communications Plan” for their respective organisations by the end of the training.

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg has the pleasure to invite you next Thursday September 15^th to the luncheon-debate in Brussels with Cristina Lobillo, Director of the EU Energy Platform and DG ENERG International Relations.

The topic and venue of the presentation will be announced soon.

The event will be held in English.

Limited places.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg and INNSiDE by Meliá Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Luxembourg, are pleased to invite you to a gastronomic dinner with a menu designed for the occasion by the chef Iñigo Urrechu, head chef in several prestigious restaurants such as Zalacain, the first Spanish restaurant to achieve three Michelin stars.

The dinner will take place on 1 October, from 19.30 to 21.30, at the INNSiDE by Meliá Luxembourg hotel.

The dinner aims to be a tribute to Spanish gastronomy, introducing local Luxembourgish products in the elaborations. The meal, in the form of a tasting menu, will be accompanied by a pairing with Spanish wines.

On October 15^th and 16^th 2025, from 9:00 to 11:30, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Social Media Management for Businesses”, in collaboration with Philippe Schifflers, Digital Marketing Consultant and Online Instructor.

This training is designed for profiles looking to level up their social media, regardless of the industry or company size. To ensure the viability and lifespan of your Social Media project, it is vital to understand the importance behind a social media audit, the elements behind a social media strategy, how to engage with customers, understand GDPR, collaborate with stakeholders & influencers, effectively manage events & online reputation, as well as learning how to work with a social media calendar and how to navigate through a social media crisis.

This course will cover these and other hot topics and will provide the participants with different tools to help their level up their social media presence in this five-hour webinar divided in two days. The training will be held in English.

Check the full programme of the last edition of this online training here.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg has the pleasure to invite you next Tuesday 28^th of October to the luncheon-debate in Brussels with Theo Francken, belgian minister of Defence, who will speak about:

“National and European defence investment programs of the legislature.”

The event will be held in English.

Limited places.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with Baker McKenzie Luxembourg, has the pleasure to invite you to a conference about “Interactions between transfer pricing and VAT: another twist to increase”  the next Wednesday 5 November, from 18:30 to 20:00, in the offices of Baker McKenzie Luxembourg (10-12 Boulevard Roosevelt, L-2450 Luxembourg).

Transactions between head offices and their branches are once again in the spotlight of European tax agencies, especially in the areas of VAT and transfer pricing. Growing litigation before the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) reflects the challenges companies face in complying with ever more stringent and evolving rules.

In this context, we invite you to a practical seminar with the participation of:

• Antonio Weffer, Transfer Pricing Partner, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg.
• Antonio Merino, Lawyer in charge of the VAT practice, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg.
• Antonio Albarran, VAT lawyer, Baker McKenzie Madrid.

The speakers will decipher the latest jurisprudential trends of the CJEU, the transfer pricing documentation requirements and the best practices to optimise the tax burden of your business group. A unique opportunity to resolve doubts and prepare your company for current and future regulatory challenges.

The session will be held in Spanish.

Free admission, registration is mandatory.

The training on “Advocacy strategies in the EU” returns to Brussels. On 18 and 19 November, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is holding the seventh edition in Spanish of one of its top trainings, in hybrid format.

Now more than ever, the European Union plays a key role in the establishment of the regulatory framework in which companies work. For this reason, this course offers the opportunity to acquire a global vision of the functioning and competencies of the EU institutions, as well as the various communication channels with them, in order to provide participants with the knowledge and tools that will enable them to establish effective communication with the European authorities.

The course will be taught by renowned professionals from a wide range of backgrounds: multinationals, specialised consultancies, business organisations, senior European officials, etc. and will include practical case studies that will bring you closer to the day-to-day running of the Brussels bubble.

In addition, those who choose to attend the course on-site will be able to visit the European Parliament and the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, where they will explain how they work and what the role of the Council is.

See the programme of last year’s edition here.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is pleased to invite you to a guided visit to the Council of State of Luxembourg that will take place next Thursday 25 November 2025.

The President of the Council of State, Marc Thewes will be accompanying us on the visit, and will explain in detail the functions of this institution, how it works and who its members are.

The Luxembourg Council of State is a consultative body of the Executive that advises the government of the Grand Duchy and the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg, providing opinions on draft and proposed laws and on their compliance with the national Constitution. It also has important regulatory and administrative functions.

The Council of State is a building closed to the public generally, which will be opened exceptionally for members of the Chamber on this guided tour.

The tour will be conducted in English. Places are limited.