Economy and Jobs
How beer contributes to the European economy
A successful mix of world-leading multinationals, deeply-rooted regional breweries, and thriving SMEs, Europe’s 5000 plus breweries generate:
Over 2 million jobs, equating to 1% of all EU jobs
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1,410,800 in Hospitality |
Over €50 billion in value-added every year
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€28.3bn from Hospitality |
Over €50 billion in tax revenues every year
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€10.02bn in Excise duties |
Supporting a beer-friendly, prosperous and smart EU business environment
Brewers can continue to make a positive contribution to Europe’s 2020 Strategy for Growth and Jobs. To help the European Union achieve its goals brewers are together calling for:
- A supportive tax system for beer
Fair to beer, recognising its specifics and valuing the contribution of beer to economic recovery and job creation. - Completion of the Single Market
Removing remaining barriers to growth and obstacles to further responsible and sustainable development for beer. - Support to trade and investment
Fostering the competitiveness and ambition of Europe’s brewers when negotiating trade agreements with third countries.