Senate of Economy Europe

What Senate of Economy Europe does

Senate of Economy Europe is a values-based economic think-tank and networking organization, formally registered as a division (Gliederung) of the non-profit Senate of Economy International. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin (Haus der Bundespressekonferenz), the organization curates a pan-European community of approximately 60 "senators" — established entrepreneurs, executives, scientists, politicians, and media representatives — who convene around the promotion of an eco-social market economy and European integration. Its core offering is a paid membership service priced at 450 EUR per month plus a 500 EUR one-time admission fee, granting access to a closed member area, a calendar of events, and the broader Senate of Economy International network. The organization is not a technology company and does not sell software, APIs, or proprietary technical products.

The business operates through an event-driven, relationship-based model. Core "products" are the Senate Europe Inside member-hosted event series, the Europa Aktuell blog/policy publication, delegation trips to EU institutions and international partners (Warsaw, Strasbourg, Brussels, the Baltic states, Beijing), and an annual closing event. Go-to-market is invitation-only, with prospective senators vetted by the board or introduced by existing members — there is no self-serve funnel. The organization maintains three physical offices (Berlin HQ, Brussels EU representation, Schwäbisch Hall chairman's office) and engages EU parliamentarians, commissioners, and ambassadors of all 27 EU member states as institutional touchpoints. Members currently span Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, with stated intent to expand into additional EU member states.

The leadership structure carries significant political and diplomatic weight, which functions as the organization's primary intangible asset. The Präsidium is led by former EU Commissioner Prof. Günther Verheugen (President) and former EU Commissioner Dr. Benita Ferrero-Waldner (Vice President), with the Vorstand chaired by Dr. Walter Döring, former Minister for Economic Affairs of Baden-Württemberg. The organization is member-funded, employs 1–10 staff, and reported 2024 milestones including a renewed Satzung and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Senate of Economy Africa. Revenue mechanics are entirely subscription-recurring on individual membership fees, with no disclosed corporate sponsorship revenue, foundation grants, or commercial services.

Name

Senate of Economy Europe

Legal name

Senate of Economy Europe

Website

https://senate-europe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Senate of Economy Europe is a Berlin-based non-profit think-tank and membership organization, a division of Senate of Economy International, that convenes roughly 60 European business leaders, policymakers, and academics around eco-social market economy principles via paid membership, delegation trips, and policy events.

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Professional Association & Think Tank Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Economic think tank
• Business networking membership
• EU policy dialogue
• Values-based economics
• Executive association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The organization charges a monthly membership fee of 450 EUR plus a one-time admission fee of 500 EUR (both excluding VAT). This is the primary revenue stream, funding operations, events, and delegation activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Senate of Economy Europe offers a paid Senator Membership to established European business leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, politicians, and media representatives who share a values-based, eco-social market economy orientation. The membership bundles access to a curated pan-European network, a calendar of in-person events (Senate Europe Inside company visits, delegation trips to EU institutions and partner countries, annual closing events), and editorial content via the Europa Aktuell blog. A one-time 500 EUR admission fee plus recurring 450 EUR monthly fee funds the operations, with the organization explicitly distinguishing itself from lobbying groups by serving as a neutral, common-good-oriented think tank.

Product overview

Senate of Economy Europe is a membership-based organization and think tank focused on values-oriented economic policy in Europe. The organization does not offer technology products but provides membership services, event programming (such as the Senate Europe Inside series), and a blog publication. Members are business leaders, politicians, and academics who collaborate on European economic and political matters.

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Products and services

• Senate of Economy Europe Senator Membership Paid recurring membership (500 EUR admission fee + 450 EUR per month, ex-VAT) for established European business leaders and public figures, granting access to a curated pan-European network, the closed member area, events, and delegation trips.
• Senate Europe Inside Events In-person networking events hosted at member companies across Europe, allowing the host senator to present their business and the attending senators to engage in peer exchange.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Senate of Economy AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Senate of Economy Europe and the Senate of Economy Africa at the December 2024 annual closing event in Strasbourg. Signed by Dr. Walter Döring (Chair, Senate of Economy Europe), Charles Ayenu (President, Senate of Economy Africa), Prince Lorenzo Kuegah (Vice President), and Holger Schönherr (Representative for International Relations). The MoU aims to foster sustainable economic cooperation between Europe and Africa, addressing the long-neglected economic potential of the African continent.
• German American Chamber of Commerce (New York)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Senate of Economy International maintains a presence at the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York (80 Pine Street, 24th Floor), facilitating transatlantic business exchange.
• STARZZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTARZZ facilitated the appearance of world champion and Paralympic athlete Niko Kappel at the Senate of Economy Europe's December 2024 annual closing event as a featured guest speaker.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurochambres: European association of chambers of commerce and industry, headquartered in Brussels, representing over 20 million businesses across EU member states. Comparable as a pan-European business-network interface with EU institutions, but with a chamber-based rather than curated-individual membership model.
• BusinessEurope: Brussels-based federation of 40 national business federations representing more than 20 million companies across Europe. Comparable as a business-to-EU-policy bridging organization, but operates as a federated industry lobbying body at far greater scale.
• Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI): Germany's main industry federation, headquartered in Berlin, representing 35 industry associations. Comparable as a Germany-headquartered, business-and-policy network, though it is a sector-federation model rather than a curated individual-membership think-tank.
• World Economic Forum: Geneva-based international organization for public-private cooperation, convening political and business leaders at Davos and through year-round initiatives. Comparable as a curated, high-level network of business and policy leaders focused on global economic issues, though operating at vastly greater global scale.

Direct peers

• Atlantik-Brücke: German-based membership association that convenes business leaders, politicians, and academics to strengthen transatlantic relations. Highly comparable to Senate of Economy Europe in being a curated, dues-paying network bridging business and policy, though its geographic focus is transatlantic rather than pan-European.
• BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt: Munich-based foundation that runs the Responsible Leaders Network bringing together senior decision-makers across sectors and continents. Comparable as a curated, values-driven network of senior leaders with events and cross-border dialogue at its core.
• Senat der Wirtschaft (Deutschland / Österreich / Schweiz): National chapters of the Senate of Economy in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the same parent organization's country-level sister associations. Highly comparable given shared brand, values-based positioning, and member-driven event model, but operating at country rather than pan-European level.
• AmCham EU: American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, based in Brussels, providing a forum for transatlantic companies to engage EU policymakers. Comparable as a curated business-leader membership network with sustained EU institutional access, though oriented to US-headquartered firms.

Emerging players

• Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS): Leading Brussels-based think tank producing research on European economic and political integration. Comparable as a think tank focused on EU economic policy discourse and engaging business and policy stakeholders, but operating a research-and-publication model rather than a paid-membership model.
• European Policy Centre (EPC): Brussels-based independent, non-profit think tank delivering policy analysis and convening decision-makers around EU challenges. Comparable as a values-anchored, Brussels-based think tank serving policy and business audiences, though structured as an institute rather than a member society.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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