we are a European association this is my final sentence this is my final sentence we are a European association 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
 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 a European association this is my final sentence this is my final sentence we are a European association 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
 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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Businesses are the backbone of the EU economy, driving employment, economic growth, and competitiveness. They create millions of jobs across various sectors, from manufacturing and services to technology and finance, providing stability and income for workers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for the majority of businesses in the EU, are particularly crucial in generating local employment and fostering entrepreneurship. They create millions of jobs across various sectors, from manufacturing and services to technology and finance, providing stability and income for workers. Beyond job creation, businesses fuel economic growth by increasing production, enhancing efficiency, and boosting innovation. Their investments in infrastructure, technology, and workforce development lead to higher productivity and competitiveness within the EU and globally. The interconnected nature of EU economies means that businesses operating across borders create strong value chains, linking industries and markets throughout the region. Furthermore, tax revenues generated by businesses support public services, infrastructure projects, and education, reinforcing long-term economic stability. As businesses expand, they attract further investment, create new opportunities, and ensure that the EU remains a dynamic and prosperous economic powerhouse. we are BusinessEurope we are BusinessEurope keyboard_arrow_up 0{{current_slide_index}}-0{{total_slide_count}}

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