The Munich Oktoberfest started in 1810 as a royal wedding celebration and has evolved into the world’s premier beer festival, attracting millions of...
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What I saw at the Belgian Beer Weekend
There will I’m sure be many opportunities over the coming years to visit and experience the varied and fascinating beer cultures across Europe but...
Hello Brussels – It’s Time to Get to Work!
Hi everyone! I’m excited to kick off my first blog post as the new Secretary General of The Brewers of Europe. After recently moving from Bucharest...
New EU Beer leader lays out her agenda: placing innovation, responsibility and sustainability at the heart of EU policy
Brussels, 2 September, 2024 – Julia Leferman has officially assumed her role as the new Secretary General of The Brewers of Europe, with a bold...
Joint letter on the proposed changes to the Deposit Return System for single-use beverage containers in Slovakia
Tomáš Taraba Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment of the Slovak Republic Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic Námestie Ľ....
As the summer starts, let’s celebrate beer, Europe’s choice
For many, the start of summer heralds the holidays – and what better way to toast the new season than with a refreshing beer, Europe’s...
A message for new MEPs
Europe has spoken. From June 6 to 9, an estimated 51% of eligible voters across the European Union turned up at schools, town halls and other...
What connects beer and elections? Europe needs both!
As European elections begin, it's time to celebrate the vibrant democracy we all share. Voting is not just a duty. It's an opportunity to raise a...
What we learned from Lille about beer’s future
Last week was a special one as I spent four days in Lille with hundreds of brewers and beer stakeholders from around the world to talk about the...
Julia Leferman appointed Secretary General of The Brewers of Europe
Lille, 28th May 2024 – The Brewers of Europe is proud to announce today the appointment of Julia Leferman as the next Secretary General of The...
The 2024 Brewers Forum and 39th EBC Congress opens in Lille, France – New EBC President introduced
27th May 2024 – Lille 2024, the joint gathering of the Brewers Forum and the EBC Congress, opened last night with 900 brewers, suppliers,...
Brewers are ready for the future
When you think of beer, you might picture a cold ale on a summer day, or the rich history of ancient brewing practices. But behind that frothy glass...
Why beer matters so much for Europe
Sometimes it can be hard to say what Europe is. Even today, there are debates about the defining characteristics of the continent and its people...
Where beer’s future lies
Where beer’s future lies Simon Spillane, Head of Operations, The Brewers of Europe Brussels and Strasbourg have been busier than ever in recent...
Photos of the Annual Permanent Representations’ Beer Reception 2024
Photos of the Annual Permanent Representations' Beer Reception 2024