Manifesto

We want to mature policies, markets and sectors in

Europe for the Sharing Economy to become mainstream.

Sharing Economy can make Europe an incubator for new business models that create jobs,

empower citizens, improve resource efficiency and a more sustainable economic

development. We require a smart policy framework and

enabling environment for the Sharing Economy to

prosper. We wish to inspire European policy makers by providing them with a tangible

narrative, available scalable solutions and an innovative vision for faster uptake of the

Sharing Economy. We believe the absence of regulatory

measures creates uncertainty that may inhibit

investments, consumer trust and development of the

sector. We want to encourage the EU to become an early adopter of shared services by

supporting users and providers with the tools that can facilitate growth for the Sharing

Economy. We are on a mission to create a resilient European

Union and achieve shared value. We request to regulate on the Sharing

Economy on a sector-by-sector basis, incorporating feedback from sharing companies and

end-users, involving a broad set of stakeholders in consultations. We need to

mitigate the impact of existing regulations that

unintentionally obstruct sharing ventures and allow

permits to support new sharing business models. We demand

appropriate legal mechanisms, insurance products and tax provisions for collaborative forms

of consumption, production and exchange, without creating disadvantages to traditional

businesses. We desire to kick start pilot initiatives and

public/private partnerships between Sharing Economy

platforms and local governments. Public and private players must

develop a full range of suitable financial instruments and intermediaries that support the

Sharing Economy throughout its life-cycle. We encourage EU cities to

create working groups and action plans to stimulate

greater endorsement of the Sharing Economy across local

policies. We need further research and statistical collection for a better understanding,

recognition and visibility of the Sharing Economy sector, both among policymakers and the

general public. EU Commission must ensure its commitment to

create an eco-system for the Collaborative Economy is

mainstreamed throughout its policies.