# Beci — International (EN)

## Recent

### CETA and EEN: turning trade access into exports for Brussels SMEs
In 2026, CETA is opening new doors to Canada for Brussels SMEs, with lower tariffs and fast-growing opportunities. Yet, limited resources and knowledge gaps can still make the first step difficult. 

[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/ceta-et-een-transformer-lacces-au-commerce-en-exportations-pour-les-pme-bruxelloises-4566.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/ceta-and-een-turning-trade-access-into-exports-for-brussels-smes-4566

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### ‘Made in EU’: Europe’s industrial sector shifts into self-defence mode
Just as Brussels has done with the Audi site, the European Commission is set to establish priority industrialisation zones. Public procurement, foreign investment: it is also planning further measures designed to protect its businesses. 
[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/made-in-eu-leurope-industrielle-en-mode-self-defense-4529.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/made-in-eu-europes-industrial-sector-shifts-into-self-defence-mode-4529

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### Jean-Philippe Mergen : International Affairs on a Human Scale
Having joined the Brussels Business Association (Beci) in 1987, Jean-Philippe Mergen is preparing to pack his bags. A look back at the face of Beci’s international department, dedicated to supporting businesses and helping them expand globally.
[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/jean-philippe-mergen-linternational-a-hauteur-dhommes-4526.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/jean-philippe-mergen-international-affairs-on-a-human-scale-4526

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### Impact report of 2022-2025: How does Enterprise Europe Network guide Brussels SMEs to success?
Brussels SMEs face barriers to innovation and expansion, according to the report. Enterprise Europe Network supports them through tailored advice and a structured client journey. This helps them secure funding,
[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/rapport-d-impact-2022-2025-comment-enterprise-europe-network-accompagne-t-il-les-pme-bruxelloises-vers-le-succes-4570.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/impact-report-of-2022-2025-how-does-enterprise-europe-network-guide-brussels-smes-to-success-4570

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### Financing Your Exports from €100,000? CREDENDO Paves the Way
Advice, structuring, direct financing, and coverage. Export Finance Solutions, the agency’s new product, offers a wide range of services.
[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/financer-ses-exportations-des-100-000-credendo-ouvre-la-voie-4514.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/financing-your-exports-from-100-000-credendo-paves-the-way-4514

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### Anti-competitive practices: an often overlooked right to compensation
When a competition authority sanctions a cartel, public attention tends to focus on the fines imposed on the companies involved. However, businesses that have suffered harm because of the infringement may also be entitled to compensation.

[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/pratiques-anticoncurrentielles-un-droit-a-reparation-souvent-meconnu-4568.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/anti-competitive-practices-an-often-overlooked-right-to-compensation-4568

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### Taipei, March 2026: Public-private partnerships at the heart of smart cities
From March 16 to 21, 2026, a Brussels delegation, including Alain Heureux (Beci), Émilie Dupont (City of Brussels), and Brieuc Janssens (Agoria Brussels), traveled to Taipei for the Smart City Summit & Expo. 
[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/taipei-mars-2026-le-partenariat-public-prive-au-cur-des-villes-intelligentes-4571.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/taipei-march-2026-public-private-partnerships-at-the-heart-of-smart-cities-4571

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### The Western Balkans on the rise: sectoral opportunities for Brussels companies
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia in the Western Balkan are opening under the EU Growth Plan. Could 2026 mark a turning point for Brussels companies looking to expand beyond European borders?

[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/les-balkans-occidentaux-en-plein-essor-des-opportunites-sectorielles-pour-les-entreprises-bruxelloises-4567.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/the-western-balkans-on-the-rise-sectoral-opportunities-for-brussels-companies-4567

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### EMERALD: Supporting migrant talent for Europe’s green and digital future
As Europe faces growing skills shortages in the green and digital sectors, the EMERALD project is unlocking the potential of migrant workers through innovative training pathways and public-private collaboration across six countries.
[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/emerald-soutenir-les-talents-migrants-pour-lavenir-vert-et-numerique-de-leurope-4527.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/emerald-supporting-migrant-talent-for-europes-green-and-digital-future-4527

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### Europe within reach for Brussels companies
In Brussels, Beci serves as the local hub for the European Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). It is an essential resource for SMEs looking to expand beyond national borders.
[Full article](knowledge/en/international-36/leurope-a-portee-des-entreprises-bruxelloises-4516.md?src=knowledge) · Source: https://www.beci.be/en/blog/international-36/europe-within-reach-for-brussels-companies-4516

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