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TTIP – European Parliament recommendation
The European Parliament is engaging in an in-depth discussion on recommendations to the European Commission on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The leadi...
TTIP outlook: how ambitious and comprehensive?
While hoping for as much substantial progress as possible in 2015, substance should prevail over timing. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) should be comprehensive and ambitious...
TTIP will benefit small companies, in Sweden too
“Small companies in a big market – How a free trade agreement between the EU and the US benefits small companies in Sweden”: this new paper released by BusinessEurope’s Swedish member, Svenkst...
Single-member company (SUP): a vehicle for small companies to go abroad?
The objective to facilitate creation of subsidiaries abroad is welcomed. If they deem it appropriate, small companies should be able to enjoy the benefits of a single market with 500 million consumers...
Energy Union must fit with Europe’s industrial ambitions
Today the European Commission published its communication on the Energy Union. BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer commented: ‘European business supports the European Commission’s com...
Mexico: exploring new opportunities
EU and Mexico have long-term economic relations based on a free-trade agreement that was concluded 15 years ago. It is now time to explore new business and investment possibilities by modernising the...
Joint BusinessEurope – ETUC letter on international climate negotiations
Ahead of the United Nations climate conference in Paris in December 2015 BusinessEurope and ETUC sent a joint letter to EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, EC Vice-President for Energy Uni...
EU-Russia: business views
The political and economic relations between EU and Russia are facing a difficult and challenging period. At a high-level event organised by the Hans Seidel Foundation, BusinessEurope Director Genera...
EU ETS Market Stability Reserve: ENVI fails to strike the right balance
Today the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee voted on the EU ETS Market Stability Reserve. BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer commented: Today’s decision fails to make the system w...
Capital Markets Union: Translate initiatives into concrete steps to boost investment
Following the release today of the European Commission’s Capital Markets Union Green Paper, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: 'Encouraging investment, through improving access t...
Companies need efficient transport services to be competitive
Europe needs better integrated national transport networks and avoid the introduction of new restrictions, in particular in the area of road transport. This is what Markus J. Beyrer discussed with Tra...
Macroeconomic dialogue: structural reforms key for growth
Recent economic data clearly underline that those countries which have undertaken genuine structural reforms are now seeing stronger growth, Markus J. Beyrer said at the Macroeconomic Dialogue meeting...
First stop before Paris: Geneva – Countries must do their homework on INDCs
Clear skies and fresh wind blowing from Mont Blanc set the tone for another round of negotiations at the Palais des Nations in Geneva where 196 parties convened to pave the way for a global deal at th...
TTIP for SMEs: concrete cases
Concrete examples from European small and medium-sized companies and how they can benefit from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) have been collected and published by BusinessEu...
European business needs efficient transport services
Europe is not yet fully connected, which prevents businesses from serving their customers properly. Completing the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T) is therefore crucial. Ensuring sufficient i...
Daniel Calleja at SME and Entrepreneurship Committee
Today, Daniel Calleja, Director General of DG GROW, participated in the meeting of BUSINESSEUROPE's SME and Entrepreneurship Committee, chaired by Marta Marti. He was welcomed by Director General Mark...
Window of opportunity to bring Europe back on track?
On the release of the 2015 Winter Economic Forecast of the European Commission on February 5th, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer stated: “There is clear evidence that those Membe...
ISDS in TTIP: the way forward
European business is strongly in favour of a modernised investor-state dispute settlement mechanism (ISDS) in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. At two events that took place this wee...
Shareholder rights revision: using the right means?
There are serious concerns about the over-prescriptive nature of the recent shareholders rights proposal despite an overall agreement on its objectives. Over-regulation in corporate governance will ri...
What will the Energy Union look like?
The European Energy Union has the potential to address the various energy challenges in a comprehensive and holistic manner, Markus J. Beyrer said at an open debate organised by Eurogas and Gasterra....
Competition policy crucial for boosting jobs, growth and investment
Well-functioning competition plays a fundamental role in the single market, by limiting distortions and ensuring more efficiency, innovation and choice. Implementation of competition policy is crucial...
Commissioner Malmström, together we will make TTIP happen
Trade is a key driver of jobs, growth and welfare. By promoting trade we contribute to improving living standards for people, and TTIP offers an unmatchable opportunity for growth and development of g...
TTIP – Let’s do it
2015 is a decisive year to conclude the Transatlantic Trade and Partnership Agreement. This week EU and US negotiators meet in Brussels for the 8th round of discussions. BUSINESSEUROPE calls on both s...
Is the EU regulatory framework fit for innovation?
This and other crucial questions were addressed by high-level speakers from the European Parliament, think-tanks, business community at BusinessEurope workshop ‘Mainstreaming innovation and...