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...
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...
Brewers celebrate 10 years of the EU Beer Pledge with delivery on commitment to ingredients and energy labelling
Brewers celebrate 10 years of the EU Beer Pledge with delivery on commitment to ingredients and energy labellingThe Brewers of Europe last night...
Brewers back better labelling on International Day for the Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)
PROUD TO BE CLEAR Brewers back better labelling on International Day for the Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)Brussels, September 28, 2021 -...
EU Health Commissioner Receives Specially Brewed #ProudToBeClear Beer
PROUD TO BE CLEAR EU Health Commissioner Receives Specially Brewed #ProudToBeClear BeerBrussels, 19 November 2019 – To mark the end of EU...