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

01.03.18

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

06.12.17

ECCIA calls for significant legislative proposals to strengthen the protection of EU citizens and businesses against the availability of illegal goods online

06.12.17

ECCIA welcomes the judgment given by the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the selective distribution of luxury products

17.11.17

ECCIA supports European Industries call to President Juncker for a modernized legislative framework ensuring a high level of intellectual property rights protection in the EU

09.11.17

ECCIA presents to the European Parliament its manifesto Securing the Leadership of the European Cultural and Creative Industries in the Digital Era

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.