As of the 9th of September, the European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry (EFCI) welcomed the European Commission’s publication of its proposed Public Procurement Act, describing it as a significant step towards a more quality-driven and sustainable procurement framework across the European Union. A closer examination of the proposal reveals several positive developments in the […]
8 October 2026 | 13:00–15:30 Hotel Palma Bellver, Palma de Mallorca, Spain EFCI Connect 2026 will bring together EFCI members, CIRCLE participants and stakeholders from across Europe’s cleaning and facility services sector for an afternoon of networking and discussion. Taking place alongside the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, the event will explore how artificial intelligence […]
On 3 July 2026, EFCI hosted its webinar “CSRD: From Policy to Practice”, bringing together representatives from the European Commission, cleaning and facility industry leaders and national associations to discuss the latest policy developments regarding EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting and its practical implementation. The event offered participants a unique opportunity to hear directly from policymakers […]
Join EFCI for an engaging webinar exploring how the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) is implemented in the cleaning and facility services sector. This session will combine a policy overview—highlighting key regulatory developments and industry priorities—with a practical perspective from a leading company sharing firsthand experience. The webinar will open with remarks from Patricia Charrier-Izel, General […]
As the transposition deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive of 7 June 2026 approaches, and with many Member States unlikely to meet it, the focus is increasingly shifting from ambition to practical implementation. The European Federation of Cleaning Industries (EFCI) strongly supports the objectives of the EU Pay Transparency Directive as a key step […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]