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Only with a strong economy can Europe face its many challenges
BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia and Director General Markus J. Beyrer met European Council President Donald Tusk on 16 March afternoon ahead of the Tripartite Social Summit. They discussed...
TTIP won’t be ambitious without regulatory cooperation for financial services
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) must treat financial services in a comprehensive manner that addresses both the market access and regulatory cooperation dimensions as propo...
BusinessEurope Day 2016: EU in danger of reform fatigue
“The EU's slow economic recovery means lost ground in global markets. It would be dangerous if EU member states would allow ‘reform fatigue’ to set in”. This was a key mess...
Markus J. Beyrer calls on S&D MEPs to help us reform to perform
On the invitation of Gianni Pittella, President of the Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament (S&D), Director General Markus J. Beyrer spoke to the S&D group and outlined to...
The EU–Japan FTA/EPA negotiations: discussions on the way forward
BusinessEurope and the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) organised a breakfast discussion with the two chief negotiators of the EU-Japan free-trade agreement / economic partnership agreement dur...
EU-China relations under focus
H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi, Head of the Chinese Mission to the European Union, was the guest of BusinessEurope’s Executive Committee meeting chaired by Director General Markus J. Beyrer. The amb...
Acceleration on TTIP during 12th negotiating round
"This year a political agreement should be reached on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership that clearly identifies landing zones including for the most sensitive areas, but without...
TTIP – we must remain ambitious
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership must remain a comprehensive agreement. Both sides need to engage in the negotiations throughout the year to be able to conclude a political agreement...
A strong industry will bring growth, employment and innovation to the EU
“A robust industrial platform in Europe is an indispensable basis to solve current European challenges. Stepping up the efforts to improve Europe’s industrial competitiveness is therefore...
Emma Marcegaglia: a common vision key for the future of Europe
Europe is at a crossroads. Political polarisation, economic fragmentation and security threats bring many uncertainties. This is a serious reason of concern for business. Now is a time for European so...
Opportunities and challenges of digital transformation
Digitalisation is at the core of the ongoing transformation of European enterprises and may have a cross-sectoral positive impact far beyond improving production efficiency. Speaking at the European C...
Member states should continue implementing structural reforms
Speaking at the Macroeconomic Dialogue (MED) at political level on 11 February Director General, Markus J. Beyrer emphasised that despite financial market turbulence, the gradual recovery of the EU an...
Strengthening the EMU is fundamental to rebuilding trust in the euro
Completing the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), as set out in the Five Presidents’ report, is both a priority and a matter of urgency for business. Strengthening the EMU will be fundamental to...
BusinessEurope’s high-level roundtable on diversity
There is a business case for diversity. More diversity in teams and in management is linked with higher returns, as well as more creative and innovative organisations. An increasing number of business...
Press conference: China ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs/Trade Council meeting
Speaking at today’s press conference, Director General Markus J. Beyrer discussed possible ways for the EU to move forward in the debate on whether or not to amend the EU anti-dumping legislatio...
China’s “new normal”: what’s in it for businesses?
The best path to sustainable growth in China is through an open economy that fosters a level playing field between foreign and domestic companies. China should therefore not be tempted to restrict for...
Innovation principle can foster entrepreneurship
“Too much regulation and prescriptiveness can stifle innovation. That is why Europe needs the Innovation Principle, complementing the precautionary approach, to protect Europe’s ability to...
Future of EU SME policy discussed by EP SME Intergroup
“The EU should support SMEs both through a strengthened EU pro-SME action agenda and through energising the national SME policies”, Markus Beyrer, Director General of BUSINESSEUROPE, said...
BusinessEurope discusses topical issues with ALDE Party President
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer met Hans van Baalen, President of the ALDE Party. The topical issues discussed included the importance of Schengen for the European Union, t...
2016 a decisive year for TTIP
In Davos, BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia discussed with US Chamber President Tom Donohue how to advance negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and ensure a polit...
Trade policy discussed with Malmström
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer and Director for International Affairs Luisa Santos met today European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström to discuss trade policy issues. A...
President Marcegaglia in Davos: “Fragmentation of Europe would be a total disaster”
“We need stronger political will to work together in Europe to address common challenges. Fragmentation of Europe would be a total disaster. The answer to migrant crisis is to act to...
Markus J. Beyrer meets Employers’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee
“Europe is facing serious and tough challenges”, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer said at a meeting with the group of employers of the European Economic and Social Committe...
Beyrer and Daul agree that more Europe is needed
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer met the President of the European People’s Party (EPP), Joseph Daul. As with most other major European political parties, we are in reg...