ABOUT US
About the EUATC
EUATC AISBL (European Union of Associations of Translation Companies) an umbrella body for national associations of language service companies throughout Europe.
The EUATC provides a united voice for its national associations and their member companies, and promotes the highest standards of quality and business practice. It also promotes the value of language services and works in collaboration with stakeholders, EU institutions, and universities to develop industry standards and support the training of the next generation of language professionals across Europe.
Our mission and vision
THE MISSION of the EUATC is to provide a single platform for national associations of language service companies in Europe to come together, share best practice, tackle common threats and provide the sector with a strong unified voice.
OUR VISION is to provide a safe space where national associations can work together for the benefit of the entire European language industry ecosystem.
The objectives of the EUATC are to:
• Promote the highest standards of quality and business practice among national member associations
• Provide a strong, united voice for companies operating in the language industry when addressing governmental and non-governmental institutions in Europe and the rest of the world
• Give buyers of language services information and advice about the benefits of commissioning recognised Language Service Providers
• Help solve common issues affecting the language industry across Europe
• Make a contribution towards enlarging the European market for quality language services
• Assist in establishing national associations of translation and language services companies throughout Europe
• Help to improve the training of translators across Europe
• Promote co-operation with freelance translators, encouraging smooth procedures and good working relations
• Liaise with related associations world-wide
How we operate
EUATC membership is open to to European national associations of language service companies within and outside the EU.
As a truly international organisation the EUATC is a forum for language service companies, enabling them to speak with a united voice and providing them with the opportunity to lobby on issues affecting the language services industry.
The EUATC is recognised as a key stakeholder by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation (DGT). As a major opinion leader it participates in influencing European policy and decision-making and is consulted by key international institutions.
The EUATC is proactive in promoting the European language services industry and committed to developing best practices across the industry.
EUATC Governance
The EUATC is an international non-profit organization and it is registered in Brussels, Belgium as an Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif (AISBL).
The EUATC’s member associations each appoint representatives to attend EUATC meetings, and an executive Board is elected from among these national association representatives. General Meetings take place at least twice a year.
The EUATC’s member associations are entitled to send two delegates to the General Meetings (each national association holding one vote).
The EUATC Constitution including its By-Laws can be downloaded HERE.