Brussels, 07/08/2008 (Agence Europe) - At its 50th anniversary, the European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambres) is organising on 14 October, the first ever “European Parliament of Enterprises” (EPE). 750 entrepreneurs from the 27 EU Member States will gather in the hemicycle of the European Parliament to debate and vote on specific business-related issues, just like real Members of Parliament would do! 24 entrepreneurs from 18 non-EU countries will also attend. They will participate in debates on three main subjects: the internal market and market access; energy and the environment; qualifications and entrepreneurship. In an effort to make their positions known to political decision makers on areas that have a direct impact on their activities, European entrepreneurs will adopted detailed recommendations outlining their priorities and needs in connection with each of these three themes. Participants will include Hans-Gert Pöttering, President of the EP, Hervé Novelli, acting president of the Competitiveness Council, European Commissioners McCreevy (internal market) and Verheugen (enterprise, industry), as well as many MEPs. Further information: Mrs Isabelle Gueury, Tel. +32 2 282 08 74, gueury@eurochambres.eu Press contact: Ms Guendalina Cominotti, Tel. +32 2 282 08 66, cominotti@eurochambres.eu and Tessa Delville: +32 2 282 08 74 or 66 or 89; More information on http://www.eurochambres.be/ ) (M.B./trans/rh)