The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA) is composed of seven European cultural and creative industries organisations - Altagamma (Italy), Circulo Fortuny (Spain), Comité Colbert (France), Gustaf III Kommitté (Sweden), Laurel (Portugal), Meisterkreis (Germany) and Walpole (UK) - who between them represent over 750 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.

Altagamma

Italy

Circulo Fortuny

Spain

Comité Colbert

France

Gustaf III Kommitté

Sweden

Laurel

Portugal

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 accounted for over 70% of the world’s market in 2024
High-end cultural and creative industries employ over 2 million people in Europe, with 160,000 new jobs created since 2019
11.5% of the EU's total exports originate from the high-end cultural and creative sector
5% of the EU GDP comes from the high-end cultural and creative sector

Activities

02.07.25

ECCIA releases The Contribution of the High-End Cultural and Creative Sectors to the European Economy

01.10.24

ECCIA releases updated European Luxury Manifesto following EU elections

18.01.24

Walpole elected to the presidency of the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance

20.06.23

ECCIA Position paper on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposal

20.06.23

ECCIA Position paper on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

ECCIA Executive Committee Composition

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