COMMON EUROPE MISSION'S COMMON EUROPE is an umbrella organisation of national IBM user associations representing most European countries. It is a nonprofit association of companies, organisations and individuals, who are involved in IT solutions, using IBM small and mid-range architecture. The aim and purpose of COMMON EUROPE are to: Encourage members to exchange experience and information related to the use of IT Offer its members advanced education and training in IT Influence IBM's strategy for product development and service levels through a formal Requirements Process and to encourage ongoing, open dialogue Influence the setting of international standards in the interest of its membership As an umbrella organisation, COMMON EUROPE is committed to support its member countries, in achieving their mission at the national level. Specifically, the umbrella organisation supports contacts with, and access to, the international level of the worldwide economy today. IT is the area that is vital to the success of nations and of individual companies alike, and should be represented internationally..