The EMECA European Union Working Group celebrated its 10th Anniversary in Brussels. The Working Group was founded in 2004 and since then not only monitored closely the political and economic decisions taken in Brussels, networked with decision makers and relevant stakeholders in Brussels but also integrated various EU issues into the association’s work agenda. EMECA President Andreas Gruchow explains: “The EU Working Group is EMECA’s first active working body. This long term commitment contributed to shape EMECA’s profile and has proven to be an effective link between the trade fair industry and European Union institutions and policy makers.”