В Западной Австралии создан первый в стране координированный альянс европейских торговых палат

Seven European-Australian Chambers of Commerce, among which includes the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WA), have combined to establish the EU Chambers Alliance of Western Australia (EuChamWA). EUChamWA, believed to be Australia’s first coordinated alliance of European bilateral Chambers of Commerce, had its Collaboration Charter executed on 24 August following over a year of collaboration and joint initiatives among the founding members. The founding members include the Greek, Italian, French, German, Croatian, Swiss and Spanish business communities in Western Australia. The establishment of EUChamWA comes at a defining moment in Australia-Europe relations, following the conclusion of negotiations for the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA) in March 2026 and the establishment of the Australia-EU Security and Defence Partnership. Under its Charter, EUChamWA will coordinate engagement with State, Federal and European governments, promote opportunities arising from the Australia-EU FTA, participate in trade forums and business delegations, and strengthen connections and information-sharing across WA’s European-Australian business community. Each founding Chamber remains fully independent and continues to represent its own members and national community, while collaborating through EUChamWA where there is a shared opportunity or common interest. HACCI WA will serve as the inaugural Chair of EUChamWA, with the Chair rotating annually among member Chambers. Dr Elena Limnios, HACCI WA President and inaugural EUChamWA Chair expressed the significance of the Alliance in a media release. “Europe and Western Australia already share deep economic, cultural and institutional connections. EUChamWA gives our Chambers a mechanism to bring those networks together, while each Chamber retains its own identity and independence,” Dr Limnios said. She remarked how the timing is right for the Alliance with the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement creating opportunities across trade and investment, “Western Australia is exceptionally well placed to be a gateway between Europe and the Indo-Pacific,” Dr Limnios said. “By working together, our Chambers can create stronger connections between European markets, investment and expertise and the extraordinary capabilities that exist here in WA.”