Brussels, January 13, 2026 – A group of educators from I.E.S. Fernando III de Martos (Spain), Berufsschule Steyr 1 (Austria), and BSZ Wasserburg (Germany) visited the Delegation of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce to the European Union on January 12 and 13, as part of an Erasmus+ programme focused on educational and professional exchange between European institutions.
On the first day, the teachers were welcomed by Pilar Ruiz Huélamo, director of the Delegation, who explained how the Delegation works and the role of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in promoting the country's economic and business interests within the European Union. The director highlighted how the Chamber contributes to representing Spanish chambers and companies, promoting international business cooperation, and supporting innovation and skills at the European level.
The group then attended a meeting with Larisa Panait, Skills Policy Advisor at Eurochambres, who discussed the European approach to skills, training, and employability. During her presentation, she highlighted the role of chambers of commerce in supporting European education and vocational training policies, as well as the importance of collaboration between the education and business sectors in order to respond to the needs of the labor market and strengthen European competitiveness.
The first day concluded with a visit to the European Parliament, where participants were welcomed by MEPs Marcos Ros Sempere and Elena Sancho, who addressed the importance of mutual recognition of professional qualifications within the EU and shared perspectives on the New European Bauhaus, with a particular focus on circularity, plastics, and waste management in the context of EU’s sustainable transition.
On the second day of the program, participants attended Forum Europa, a debate and analysis forum organized in Brussels, featuring Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for a Clean, Fair, and Competitive Transition.
This initiative is part of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce's Delegation to the EU's commitment to education, European cooperation, and skills development. The visit strengthens ties between educational institutions and the business world, promoting the exchange of experiences and best practices that contribute to the professional development of teachers and students across Europe.