WB6 CIF participation at the European Commission Implementation Dialogue
Brussels, 10 June 2025
The Secretary General of the Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum (WB6 CIF), Mr. David Piegazki, participated in the Implementation Dialogue hosted by Commissioner Marta Kos. The high-level meeting brought together 15 representatives from business support organisations and companies to discuss how the European Union can enhance its engagement with the private sector in the context of its ambitious investment agenda across the EU, Enlargement countries, and the Eastern Neighbourhood.
The discussion focused on identifying concrete obstacles to investment flows and gathering stakeholder input on how the EU can better align its financial tools and policy instruments with the practical needs of businesses. Mr. Piegazki contributed to the dialogue by sharing insights from the Western Balkans region, underlining the importance of involving regional chambers of commerce and SMEs in EU-funded initiatives, particularly through mechanisms like the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) and the Common Regional Market.
Commissioner Kos emphasised the strategic role of the private sector in delivering on the EU’s investment objectives and noted that the accession process provides tangible benefits for businesses—through regulatory alignment, improved transparency, and a more predictable investment climate. She underlined that deeper economic integration with neighbouring regions depends not only on political dialogue but also on active and sustained collaboration with business communities.
Mr. Piegazki welcomed the open exchange and reiterated the WB6 CIF’s readiness to act as a bridge between EU institutions and the Western Balkans private sector, ensuring that feedback from the ground informs future EU programming. The dialogue also highlighted the value of targeted consultation in shaping more effective and business-relevant EU policies.
This meeting was part of the EU’s broader Implementation Dialogue mechanism, a tool introduced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to improve the delivery of EU policies through structured engagement with key stakeholders. The participation of WB6 CIF reaffirms the commitment of association to contribute aligning with EU standards and enhancing regional economic cooperation through constructive dialogue.
