Mary Modaffari First Italian on SERI Board
Historic Achievement for Italian Representation in Europe
Rome, February 21, 2025 - Mary Modaffari, National President of the National Confederation of Retailers (C.N.E.), has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first Italian to join the board of SERI (European Union of Interest Representatives) and being simultaneously appointed head of foreign institutional relations management.
What is SERI
SERI - European Union of Interest Representatives at the European Parliament is a European trade union organization composed of presidents of various employer trade union organizations from across Europe, based at European institutions.
Mission and Objectives
As President Modaffari herself explains:
"SERI was established to represent and protect the rights and interests of professionals operating at the European Parliament as interest representatives and therefore spokespersons for the needs of member companies within their respective employer associations in various European countries."
Main Purposes
- Defense of rights of businesses, SMEs and startups in the parliamentary sphere
- Promotion of policies of equity and sustainability in the workplace
- Strengthening relations between the European institutional sector and international partners
- Qualified support at institutional level for interest representatives
Mary Modaffari's Role
Dr. Modaffari's appointment represents recognition of Italian authority and expertise in the European interest representation landscape.
Assigned Responsibilities
As head of foreign institutional relations, Mary Modaffari will be responsible for:
- Consolidating and expanding SERI's international relations
- Involving Italy as a protagonist in European decisions
- Giving voice to Italian employer trade union associations adhering to SERI
- Creating new opportunities for institutional and professional collaboration
Significance for Italy
Enhanced Representation
This appointment ensures that:
- Italian interests are directly represented at the highest European level
- SME needs have a qualified voice in European institutions
- Bilateral relations between Italy and European partners are strengthened
- Professional expertise developed in Italy contributes to European policies
Strategic Benefits
The presence of an Italian representative in SERI's leadership brings:
- Direct access to European decision-making processes
- Enhanced visibility for Italian business associations
- Improved coordination between national and European policies
- Strengthened partnerships with other European employer organizations
Future Perspectives
Long-term Vision
President Modaffari's appointment opens new perspectives for:
- Increased Italian influence in European legislation affecting businesses
- Better coordination between Italian and European business policies
- Enhanced opportunities for Italian SMEs in European markets
- Stronger partnerships with European institutional and business networks
Commitment to Excellence
As Mary Modaffari states:
"This appointment represents not only personal recognition but above all an opportunity to bring Italian excellence and pragmatism to the European level, ensuring that the voice of our businesses is heard and valued in the decisions that affect our economic future."
Impact on C.N.E. Members
Enhanced Services
This appointment translates into concrete benefits for C.N.E. members:
- Direct access to European institutions
- Priority information on European legislation
- Networking opportunities with European partners
- Enhanced support for European projects and funding
European Dimension
C.N.E. members now benefit from:
- European-level representation
- Access to European markets
- Participation in European initiatives
- Integration into European business networks
Contacts
For information on European opportunities and services:
- President: Dr. Mary Modaffari
- European Office: Brussels, Belgium
- National Headquarters: Piazza del Popolo 18, Rome
- Email: segreteria@cnefederimpreseuropa.it
Mary Modaffari's appointment to the SERI board marks a new era for Italian representation in European institutions, ensuring that Italian business interests have a qualified and authoritative voice in the decisions that shape Europe's economic future.