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 Our Membership in

European Family Businesses (EFB) 

FBN Belgium & European Family Businesses

We are an active member of European Family Businesses (EFB), the European federation representing the long-term interests of family enterprises across Europe. Through our membership, you automatically benefit from the services, insights, and advocacy work of EFB.

EFB is the recognised voice of family businesses at EU level, working closely with policymakers to promote a regulatory environment in which family enterprises can grow, invest, and contribute to society.

What EFB Does

EFB focuses on:

  • Advocacy toward EU institutions on key issues affecting family firms (e.g. taxation, succession, sustainability, competition, SME policy) 
  •  Monitoring of European legislation, providing updates and analysis 
  • Research and reports on the family business landscape across Europe
  •  Networking opportunities with other national associations and European family firms 
  • Events, working groups, and policy roundtables 

Benefits for you

As an FBN Belgium member, you gain access to EFB through our membership. This includes:

1. Direct Access to EU Knowledge
    • Receive high-quality updates on EU regulations and trends20240910-Schwarz-IgniteInnovations002-SelGP-2048pix-PYE_5369-1536x1025
    • Understand how emerging legislation may impact your business
    • Access research, position papers, and policy briefs
2. Invitation to EFB Events

You have access to EFB’s public events, webinars, roundtables, and conferences focused on:

    • EU policy developments
    • Family business governance
    • Sustainability and long-term strategy
3. Opportunities to Engage in Policy Discussion

Also your family business legal, public affairs, or leadership teams can connect with EFB and:

    • Participate in webinars
    • Subscribe to policy newsletters
    • Join thematic meetings (subject to EFB’s formats and availability)
4. Strengthened European Network

Through EFB, you can build connections with family firms and associations from across Europe to share experiences, learn best practices, and explore cross-border opportunities.

Our Collaboration With EFB

FBN Belgium and EFB collaborate to ensure your business is represented at European level.
This includes:

    • Exchange of policy information
    • Participation in EFB meetings
    • Occasional joint events, panels, and presentations
    • Opportunities for Belgian companies to gain visibility within the European family business community

As the EU regulatory landscape evolves rapidly, our partnership with EFB helps us ensure that the voice of Belgian family businesses is heard.

Subscribe to EFB Newsletters

 👉 FBN Belgium members and their legal, public affairs or leadership teams can directly subscribe to EFB’s newsletters to stay informed on:

    • EU legislative developments
    • News from across national associations
    • Upcoming policy events and publications

Learn More

 👉 To discover more about European Family Businesses, visit their website

 📩 If you have questions about how to engage with EFB or access specific resources, please contact us.

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