we are BusinessEurope we are BusinessEurope we are the voice of 25 million European businesses we are the voice of 25 million European businesses industrial leaders industrial leaders micro, small and medium-sized companies micro, small and medium-sized companies pioneering unicorns
 pioneering unicorns and guardians of European quality and tradition and guardians of European quality and tradition European businesses are diverse and dynamic European businesses are diverse and dynamic contributing €9.1 trillion in added value contributing €9.1 trillion in added value employing 65% of the active population employing 65% of the active population investing €253 billion in R&D
 investing €253 billion in R&D
 we stand up for companies across the continent we stand up for companies across the continent to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment we are BusinessEurope we are BusinessEurope we are the voice of 25 million European businesses we are the voice of 25 million European businesses industrial leaders industrial leaders micro, small and medium-sized companies micro, small and medium-sized companies pioneering unicorns
 pioneering unicorns and guardians of European quality and tradition and guardians of European quality and tradition European businesses are diverse and dynamic European businesses are diverse and dynamic contributing €9.1 trillion in added value contributing €9.1 trillion in added value employing 65% of the active population employing 65% of the active population investing €253 billion in R&D
 investing €253 billion in R&D
 we stand up for companies across the continent we stand up for companies across the continent to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment

BusinessEurope is the leading advocate for growth and competitiveness at European level.

We stand up for companies across the continent and campaigning on the issues that most influence their performance.

A recognised social partner, we speak for enterprises of all sizes in 36 European countries whose national business federations are our direct members.

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BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents in Copenhagen
EU Council & Presidency

BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents in Copenhagen

23 May 2025Read more
B7 Ottawa: Advancing economic security and resilience
Trade and international relationsMultilateral, G7-G20 and WTO

B7 Ottawa: Advancing economic security and resilience

16 May 2025Read more
Europe Day 2025

Europe Day 2025

09 May 2025Read more
Quality Jobs Roadmap: let’s get the discussion right
Social policyLabour markets reform agenda

Quality Jobs Roadmap: let’s get the discussion right

16 April 2025Read more
Exchange on business priorities with President von der Leyen

Exchange on business priorities with President von der Leyen

07 April 2025Read more
Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy
Trade and international relationsBilateral relationsUnited States

Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy

03 April 2025Read more
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Copenhagen Declaration

Copenhagen Declaration

Copenhagen Declaration

Our message to the Danish Presidency: Unity and determined action are needed to strengthen the EU and its economy.

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European business calls for a pragmatic restart in EU-U.S. trade relations

European business calls for a pragmatic restart in EU-U.S. trade relations

European business calls for a pragmatic restart in EU-U.S. trade relations

As the 90-day pause on “reciprocal tariffs” continues, European business urges leaders on both sides of the Atlantic to restart and strengthen EU-U.S. trade relations. In a new position paper, BusinessEurope emphasises the importance of de-escalating trade tensions and developing a positive, forward-looking Transatlantic agenda.

Reform Barometer 2025: High regulatory burden continues to deter investment

Reform Barometer 2025: High regulatory burden continues to deter investment

Reform Barometer 2025: High regulatory burden continues to deter investment

This report analyses Europe’s global competitiveness performance on the basis of key indicators such as public finances, business environment and the labour market. It reveals serious concerns among the European business community about the EU’s investment climate.

Read the full BusinessEurope Reform Barometer.

Reducing regulatory burden

Reducing regulatory burden

Reducing regulatory burden

We propose 68 targeted actions to comprehensively reduce the growing regulatory burden on business.
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Reboot Europe

Reboot Europe

Reboot Europe

Europe urgently needs a reboot to restore its competitiveness. From implementing sound economic policies to preparing for the next enlargement – check business priorities for the new EU cycle.
Find out more on the Reboot Europe website

 

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EU-Central Asia relations – a BusinessEurope position paper
Bilateral relationsEurasia

EU-Central Asia relations – a BusinessEurope position paper

12 June 2025Read more
Restructuring – a BusinessEurope policy orientation note
Social policyIndustrial relations and EU labour law

Restructuring – a BusinessEurope policy orientation note

28 May 2025Read more
Stepping up enforcement of consumer rules will ensure a level playing field in Europe – Joint statement by BEUC, BusinessEurope and EuroCommerce on the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Regulation
Corporate and legal affairsConsumers/marketing

Stepping up enforcement of consumer rules will ensure a level playing field in Europe – Joint statement by BEUC, BusinessEurope and EuroCommerce on the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Regulation

27 May 2025Read more
Copenhagen declaration – BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents
EU Council & Presidency

Copenhagen declaration – BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents

23 May 2025Read more
Business message to the Danish Presidency: Unity and determined action needed to strengthen EU economy
EU Council & Presidency

Business message to the Danish Presidency: Unity and determined action needed to strengthen EU economy

23 May 2025Read more
Single Market Strategy: a promising start, but long-term impact must be secured
EU single market

Single Market Strategy: a promising start, but long-term impact must be secured

21 May 2025Read more
EU-UK Summit paves the way for a stronger economic partnership
Trade and international relationsBilateral relations

EU-UK Summit paves the way for a stronger economic partnership

19 May 2025Read more
European business calls for a pragmatic restart in EU-U.S. trade relations
Trade and international relationsBilateral relationsUnited States

European business calls for a pragmatic restart in EU-U.S. trade relations

12 May 2025Read more
Omnibus I: key concerns on CS3D and CSRD – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Coreper II
Better regulation and burden reductionIndustry and sustainabilityCorporate and legal affairsCorporate governance and due diligence

Omnibus I: key concerns on CS3D and CSRD – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Coreper II

06 June 2025Read more
Commission proposals on the Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC proposals) – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Krzysztof Paszyk
Corporate and legal affairsIntellectual property & trade secrets

Commission proposals on the Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC proposals) – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Krzysztof Paszyk

20 May 2025Read more
Key messages to EU Competitiveness Council of 22 May 2025 – letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Krzysztof Paszyk
Competitiveness Council

Key messages to EU Competitiveness Council of 22 May 2025 – letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Krzysztof Paszyk

20 May 2025Read more
Concrete steps to improve the EU-UK economic relationship are needed – Letter from BusinessEurope and CBI ahead of the EU-UK Summit on 19 May 2025
Trade and international relationsBilateral relations

Concrete steps to improve the EU-UK economic relationship are needed – Letter from BusinessEurope and CBI ahead of the EU-UK Summit on 19 May 2025

12 May 2025Read more
Bringing Europe back on track in a challenging geopolitical environment as an attractive, competitive and investment friendly location that protects and creates quality jobs – Tripartite Social Summit, 19 March 2025 – Address by Fredrik Persson
Social policyEU social dialogue

Bringing Europe back on track in a challenging geopolitical environment as an attractive, competitive and investment friendly location that protects and creates quality jobs – Tripartite Social Summit, 19 March 2025 – Address by Fredrik Persson

19 March 2025Read more
How to enhance the conditions for productive investment and quality jobs in Europe? – High level meeting with social partners, 16 October 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson
Social policyEU social dialogue

How to enhance the conditions for productive investment and quality jobs in Europe? – High level meeting with social partners, 16 October 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson

16 October 2024Read more
La Hulpe high-level conference on the European pillar of social rights – Address by Markus J. Beyrer
Social policyLabour markets reform agendaIndustrial relations and EU labour law

La Hulpe high-level conference on the European pillar of social rights – Address by Markus J. Beyrer

16 April 2024Read more
An economically and socially strong Europe to play its role in the world – Tripartite Social Summit, 20 March 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson
Social policyEU social dialogue

An economically and socially strong Europe to play its role in the world – Tripartite Social Summit, 20 March 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson

20 March 2024Read more
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