To contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the footwear industry through different activities: A) Lobbying Maintain dialogue with EU institutions with a view to ensuring that the interest of EU footwear industry is taken into account at the appropriate level in the different EU policies and legislation. B) Information and promotion of EU joint initiatives to prepare companies for green and digital transition between associations, trade unions, technology and education centers. Coordinate Members’ activities in relation to the EU where appropriate. C) Research and Innovation Promote research on relevant topics such as technical, safety, social, and circularity aspects, digitalisation, new business models, etc. Identify EU funding opportunities. D) Strengh private-public collaboration accross the EU in the different policies. E) Increase international collaboration with worldwide footwear associations to promote free trade and a level playing field.