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Discussing global trade and labour mobility in Strasbourg
Key issues for European business, including global trade and labour mobility, were in focus during our Director General Markus J. Beyrer’s visit to Strasbourg this week. Together with Executive Vice...
Macroeconomic dialogue: key takeaways
Speaking at the Macroeconomic Dialogue, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer highlighted the key findings of BusinessEurope’s Reform Barometer 2026. Although almost 60% of member federat...
EIB Group Forum: Strengthening Europe’s investment environment
The discussion focused on how Europe can strengthen its global leadership while advancing reforms at home, align national strategies with shared EU priorities, and mobilise private capital through EU...
The Digital Rulebook at a turning point: less burden, more growth
The discussion focused on how the business community experiences EU rules on the ground, and how meaningful burden reduction can strengthen Europe’s economic performance.
Our Director General Mar...
Stepping up EU simplification efforts in the field of social affairs
In his opening remarks, our Director General Markus J. Beyrer underlined the urgency of action: “Regulatory burdens, together with energy costs, are the top factors deterring investment in Europe. E...
Call for action at meeting with António Costa and Antwerp Summit with von der Leyen
“The EU is at a crossroads. Unity and urgent delivery are essential to put the European economy back on track”, he said. “Companies need strong actions that are felt on the ground, and we are no...
A landmark moment for the EU-India partnership
A BusinessEurope delegation, led by President Fredrik Persson, was in New Delhi to take part in the EU–India Business Summit on 27 January.
During the visit, President Persson joined a discussion...
Wrapping up our breakfast series: Towards the Circular Economy Act
On 16 December 2025, we wrapped up our breakfast series: Towards the Circular Economy Act. This third and final session, “What’s needed? Solutions for the CEA”, focused on priorities for a fit-f...
Advancing sustainability with workable rules
While reaffirming support for the EU’s sustainability objectives, Beyrer stressed that the current corporate sustainability reporting framework must be simplified to remain workable for businesses a...
Engaging with key stakeholders in China
A BusinessEurope delegation led by our Director General, Markus J. Beyrer, is in China this week for a series of high-level meetings with key interlocutors from business, think tanks, and government....
Introductory remarks at Forum Europa
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer delivered introductory remarks for European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, at Foru...
Business roundtable on EU-U.S. trade and investment relations
At the Business Roundtable on 24 November, our Director General Markus J. Beyrer underlined the vital role the U.S. market plays as an export and investment destination for European companies.
Most...
The transatlantic relationship: insights from Washington D.C.
This week, a BusinessEurope delegation led by President Fredrik Persson and Director General Markus J. Beyrer was in Washington D.C. to discuss current challenges in EU–U.S. relations.
During mee...
Exchange with academics and business leaders in Madrid
He met with Enrico Letta, Dean of the IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, and took part in a lively exchange with students and members of the IE Business Leadership Forum.
Persson...
Reinvigorating the EU’s enlargement policy
We brought together policymakers, business representatives and think tank experts to explore how to make the EU’s enlargement process more effective for both the Union and candidate countries. As ou...
Tripartite Social Summit: A stronger Europe for enterprises and workers
Our Director General Markus J. Beyrer led our delegation at the Tripartite Social Summit on 22 October, chaired by Council President Antonio Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Ex...
Strengthening EU-Cambodia economic ties
Our Director General Markus J. Beyrer met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea to explore new ways to deepen EU-Cambodia trade and investment ties. The EU, Cambodia’s fourth larges...
Discussing Global Gateway priorities with EU leaders
Commissioners Jozef Síkela (International Partnerships), Marta Kos (Neighbourhood and Enlargement), and Dubravka Šuica (Mediterranean), as well as Koen Doens, Director-General for International Part...
Single Market Strategy: bigger, better, faster, more
The event was co-hosted by MEPs Lídia Pereira and Laura Ballarín Cereza, and featured contributions from EU Competitiveness Council Chair Morten Bødskov (Denmark), Ministers Peter Burke (Ireland) a...
Debate at the EP highlights urgency of concluding EU-Mercosur agreement
In his opening remarks, our Director General Markus J. Beyrer stressed: “The EU-Mercosur agreement is not just about trade; it is a strategic instrument to make the EU stronger, more competitive, an...
Thanks for joining our Back2Business reception
Together with 19 leading business associations and Politico, we were thrilled to host the Back2Business reception at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences on 17 September. The event brought...
1 year after the Draghi Report: what has been achieved, what has changed?
“The Draghi Report is even more relevant today than a year ago”, Persson pointed out. He stressed that in an uncertain global environment, the EU must focus on what it can shape and control: remov...
Discussing Omnibus and the change of legislative culture
Co-hosted by MEP Lukas Mandl, the event featured Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, as well as MEPs Anna-Maja Henriksson (Renew) and Marion Walsmann (EPP).
Duri...
EU-Mercosur trade agreement – Now is the time
After 25 years of negotiations, in December 2024, the European Union and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) countries reached a political agreement for a ground-breaking agreement. In...