Hanse-Parlament
The Hanse Parlament is a well-established umbrella network that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It consists of 50 Chambers of Industry, Commerce, and Handicrafts from 13 countries, representing over 475,000 SMEs in the Baltic Sea region and beyond. The network aims to strengthen the economic performance of its member countries and provide support to SMEs. The Hamburg-based secretariat serves as a service center, think tank, and development department, continuously developing tailored support measures for SMEs. This includes innovative approaches in vocational education and training, promoting cooperation between SMEs and other stakeholders, finding solutions for business succession, emphasizing work-based learning, and promoting the green economy.

Maëla Barçon
Project manager at Hanse-Parlament
Maëla is passionate about international relations and has lived in France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland. She worked in diplomacy and EU project management. She joined the Hanse-Parlament as project-manager in December 2023.