The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA) is composed of five European cultural and creative industries organisations - Altagamma (Italy), Circulo Fortuny (Spain), Comité Colbert (France), Meisterkreis (Germany) and Walpole (UK) - who between them represent over 400 brands and cultural institutions.

Based on art, culture and creativity, our work is underpinned by continuous innovation, a relentless focus on quality, highly skilled employment and strong exports abroad. Our members strive for the highest quality in all they do, from products and services all the way to the experience offered to consumers.

Circulo Fortuny

Spain

Comité Colbert

France

Altagamma

Italy

Meisterkreis

Germany

Walpole

Key priorities

Developing High-end E-commerce
Protecting and promoting Creativity through Intellectual Property
Promoting Savoir-faire and Skills in Europe
Promoting the Attractiveness of Europe through Tourism
Advocating for a fair Access to Markets

Key figures

A key driver of growth and jobs in Europe and an ambassador of European values worldwide.
European high-end cultural and creative brands account for over 70% of the world’s market
High-end CCIs employ 1,7 million people in Europe
They export on average more than 60% of their output

Activities

15.10.19

ECCIA expresses concerns over escalating EU-US trade tensions

12.09.18

Círculo Fortuny, within the Spanish presidency of ECCIA hosts the second European Excellence Summit

25.06.18

ECCIA contributed to the public consultation on illicit content online launched by the European Commission

05.03.18

Círculo Fortuny takes over the ECCIA Presidency in 2018 with Carlos Falco as Chairman

01.03.18

ECCIA welcomes the European Commission’s approach to tackling illegal content online

ECCIA Executive Committee Composition

ECCIA gathers the five national associations representing the European high-end industries and its presidency is organized on a rotating basis. ECCIA is governed by an Executive Committee gathering representatives from each national association and non-voting members.