Brussels, 07/06/2004 (Agence Europe) - EUROCHAMBRES, which brings together the chambers of commerce and industry of the Member States of the EU, has released its Manifesto for the European Parliament 2004-2009, with the slogan "A new Europe... A new Parliament... A renewed focus on the Economy". Why vote in the European elections?, asks EUROCHAMBRES, which says: "Because the Parliament decides on issues affecting: your business, your job, your family, your children's safety and security (...). Because serious issues affecting the opportunities for employment and survival of our companies will be discussed and decided over the next five years by the MEPs now being elected". In its manifesto, the organisation stresses "economic reform", "improving the quality of legislation", "a flexible, responsive labour market", "environment- a fine balance", "managing economic change in Europe's Regions". EUROCHAMBRES concludes: "over the past five years, the political focus has been on institutional affairs, on international security, on the environment and on ensuring social equality. However, we strongly believe that the new European Parliament must re-focus on the economy. It must champion growth and competitiveness".