ERT is an informal forum bringing together around 45 chief executives and chairmen of major multinational companies of European parentage, covering a wide range of industry and technology sectors.

ERT Members believe that a dynamic and competitive industrial base can deliver sustainable economic growth and job opportunities in Europe.

European industry cannot flourish unless it is competitive with business around the world. However this capacity to compete cannot be determined solely by the efforts of individual companies. The prevailing economic and social policy framework is crucially important and must be flexible enough to adapt swiftly to changes in global conditions.

ERT therefore advocates policies, at both national and European levels, which help create conditions necessary to improve European growth and jobs.