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A wake-up call for Europe to rethink its industrial strategy
"Strong actions by EU’s main competitors to promote industrial policy objectives should be a wake-up call for Europe to rethink its own industrial strategy. We must do things better and loo...
CETA – delivering for Europe and Europeans
"We welcome the European Parliament’s vote making this long awaited agreement a reality", Markus J. Beyrer, BusinessEurope Director General, commented after today's decision on rat...
President Marcegaglia at International Industry conference in Berlin
“A strong and competitive industry is crucial to weather the challenges our union is facing. Therefore, we need coordinated action at the EU level and must materialise the signs of movement in t...
China’s reform agenda: what’s next for European companies?
“China can demonstrate leadership when needed. We saw this during its G20 chairmanship, in China’s support for the Paris Climate Agreement, and in President Xi’s speech at Davos. Now...
BusinessEurope discusses the future of Europe with the Maltese Prime Minister
“We need more investment in Europe to fight unemployment, the first cause of inequalities, and the single market is essential to attract investors. We need more European unity, more openness to trad...
EU ETS reform discussed with EU policy-makers
“The European Parliament ENVI Committee's position includes some progress, but also elements of great concern such as the proposed import inclusion mechanism” was part of comments Mark...
Key message of Markus J. Beyrer at the European pillar of social rights conference
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer took part in the conference ‘The European Pillar of Social Rights: Going forward together’ organised by the European Commission. Markus J....
EU-OSHA launches visualisation tool on safety and health of Europe’s ageing workforce
The project ‘Safer and healthier work at any age’ explores demographic trends, challenges, and existing strategies and policies for safe and healthy ageing at work. The findings are now available...
President Marcegaglia at the World Economic Forum
“We need more investment in Europe to fight unemployment, the first cause of inequalities. The single market is essential to attract investors. We need more European unity and we need more openness...
The European business community congratulates President Tajani
BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia and Director General Markus J. Beyrer congratulated Antonio Tajani on his election as President of the European Parliament. European companies strongly belie...
Meeting Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Jourová on General Data Protection Regulation and Privacy Shield
On 19 December, BusinessEurope Deputy Director Guido Lobrano took part in a stakeholder meeting with Vice-President Andrus Ansip and Commissioner Věra Jourová to discuss the implementation of the Ge...
Business priorities in a ‘post-truth’ society
We are approaching the end of a challenging year. Terrorism, migration or political instability near our borders have contributed to generate a sense of fear in our citizens, giving rise to popu...
Digital disruption or transformation?
“Digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity for companies of all kinds of business”. During a panel debate co-organised by GE and BusinessEurope on 12 December in Brusse...
COP22 – A step forward but many questions to answer
COP22 was held in Marrakech, Morocco from 8-19th November 2016. Its attendance was about 22,500 of which 16,000 were government officials including 50 heads of state and government during the high-lev...
Joint industry statement on the free flow of data
On 29 November, BusinessEurope, DIGITALEUROPE, COCIR, AIOTI and ACEA released a joint industry statement on the free flow of data. Calling for legislation to remove and prevent unjustified localisatio...
What makes European industry competitive?
“Industry is the core of our economy and the basis for healthy regions across Europe. We must do everything we can to strengthen European industry. This includes an ambitious industrial strategy...
Investment Plan for Europe – are we there yet?
“Investment is slowly improving, but the gap is still very large. The European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) is an important tool welcomed by businesses. But we will only make a real imp...
BusinessEurope Council of Presidents met in Bratislava
On the invitation of Republikova Unia Zamestnavatelov (RUZ) - the business federation of Slovakia - the Council of Presidents of BusinessEurope met on 24 and 25 November in Bratislava. The Presidents...
European opportunities in the 4th industrial revolution
“Digital, the 4th Industrial Revolution seemingly knows no boundaries. Digital offers endless possibilities for European industry. Not only will digital make industries become more efficient but...
Markus J. Beyrer comments on the winter energy package
Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s winter package, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said “We welcome the Commission's efforts&nbs...
Harnessing globalisation through trade
“When talking about trade and globalisation, we witness two opposite but coexisting trends: an increasing opposition to trade agreements, seen as one evil together with globalisation, and, at th...
How to foster private investment in the EU
During a discussion on how to foster private investment with European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) Managing Director, Wilhelm Molterer, BusinessEurope Director General, Markus...
COP22’s Final day of first week: Public-private rendez vous
While most Party negotiators and observers were enjoying their well-deserved weekend break, a group of about 50 people from government and business decided to extent their first week of COP22 to the f...