Entries by EFCI Secretariat

EFCI’S Call for A Common Skills Framework for Europe’s Cleaning Industry

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On 26 February 2026, the European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry (EFCI) submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s Skills Portability Initiative In it, EFCI set out a concrete proposal to ensure practical skills portability for Europe’s cleaning and facility services industry to guarantee that competences acquired in one Member State can be recognised and valued across borders. At the core of the Initiative is the proposal for a European Cleaning Skills Card, […]

EFCI’s Contribution to the European Commission Consultation on the Future European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training

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On 19 February 2026, the European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry (EFCI) submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the upcoming European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET). EFCI’s submission focuses on strengthening qualification systems, improving labour mobility, and aligning vocational training with current technological and labour market developments.  The contribution identifies four core priorities:  A European Cleaning Skills Card to establish an EU-wide standard for minimum training expectations, facilitating mutual […]

EFCI Webinar Highlights Key Priorities for the Revision of EU Public Procurement Rules

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On 29 January 2026, the European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry (EFCI) hosted a dedicated webinar on the ongoing revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives. The event brought together industry representatives, national associations, and EU policymakers to discuss key challenges, priorities, and best practices across Member States.  The webinar was opened by Avril McCarthy, President of EFCI, who set the scene by underlining the importance of the European Commission’s review of the […]

EFCI Public Procurement Webinar

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On 29 January 2026, EFCI will host a webinar dedicated to Public Procurement, with a focus on the revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives and their implications for the cleaning and facility services sector. The session will provide practical insights for organisations navigating upcoming regulatory changes and preparing for future tendering requirements. The session […]

Improving EU Public Procurement Event in Brussels

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Improving EU Public Procurement: A Vision from Industrial Cleaning, Private Security, and Contract Catering Services  Last 14 November, the EU social partner organizations of the industrial cleaning, private security and contract catering sectors organized in Brussels a joint event – IMPPROVING EU PUBLIC PROCUREMENT – to discuss the current state of the EU public procurement […]

CMS Fair in Berlin

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On September 21, the Board of Directors gathered in Berlin, on the occasion of the CMS exhibition. CMS is Europe’s most successful industry platform for cleaning and hygiene. This is where the entire range of expertise meets in 2023. The international cleaning trade fair CMS Berlin offers a complete market overview of products, systems and […]