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Energy security in Europe discussed with Canadian business
In the context of the current trade negotiations between the EU and Canada (CETA) and the EU energy policy, BusinessEurope welcomed high-level business and other representatives from Canada. The disc...
Beyrer at BDI communication summit
Speaking in Berlin on communication and the outcome of the European elections, Markus J. Beyrer shared his thoughts under the headline “Europe has decided – good news for business?”...
Exchange of views on EU-Canada economic relationship
In the context of negotiations on CETA (comprehensive economic and trade agreement), BusinessEurope’s Markus J. Beyrer and Luisa Santos participated in an exchange of views on business relations bet...
Promoting TTIP in France
Markus J. Beyrer participated in a seminar organised in Paris by MEDEF, with the support of BUSINESSEUROPE and the US Chamber among others, to talk about the advantages of TTIP. The discussions focuse...
Business outlines position on energy in the context of TTIP
BusinessEurope has adopted its position paper on energy in the context of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement. The paper defends the inclusion of specific energy chap...
Beyrer meets CEO of Eli Lilly
BusinessEurope Director General met John C. Lechleiter, CEO of Eli Lilly and Company. Discussions focused on the negotiations for TTIP, in particular the regulatory cooperation chapter and possible me...
ISDS and TTIP: threat or opportunity? – EPC policy dialogue
On June 3rd 2014 Luisa Santos, Director for International Relations, spoke at an event organised by the European Policy Centre on investor-state dispute settlement and TTIP. She emphasised that Busine...
2014 country-specific recommendations send the right reform messages
Following the release by the Commission of its 2014 country-specific reform recommendations, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer commented: "The Commission has sent the right message abou...
Europe needs a cost-effective energy security strategy
Today, the European Commission published a European Energy Security Strategy. Beyrer said: “The situation in Ukraine is a wake-up call for a strong European energy security strategy. The European Co...
Clear majority of pro-European forces in new EP is a mandate to work for a better Europe
Reacting to the outcome of the European elections Emma Marcegaglia said: “The clear majority of pro-European forces achieved in the EP elections is a mandate and strong obligation to work together c...
Spring Economic Outlook: recovery still needs securing
Launching BUSINESSEUROPE’s Spring Economic Outlook, Director General Markus J. Beyrer commented: “Our latest economic outlook provides further evidence that the European economy continues to slowl...
Beyrer meets European Ombudsman
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer met the European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, who explained the strategic orientation of her work since her election by the European Parliament last s...
TTIP – Progress in public procurement is key
The 5th round of TTIP negotiations is taking place this week in Washington DC. BUSINESSEUROPE expects that during this round visible progress is made on one of the most important chapters in these tra...
Markus J. Beyrer at EBS closing plenary session
Participating in the closing plenary session of the European Business Summit in Brussels, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer came back on the discussions held throughout the summit on ho...
European business united in strong support for TTIP
Marking its first anniversary at the European Business Summit in Brussels, the Business Alliance for TTIP highlighted five reasons to support the partnership: economic growth and consumer benefits, se...
Re-balancing EU’s industrial, energy and climate policies
Speaking at the European Steel Day 2014, Director General Markus J. Beyrer, argued that the EU needs to re-balance its industrial, energy and climate policies to provide a regulatory environment for i...
Business leaders identify digital as critical to Europe’s growth
The vast majority of European business leaders regard digital technologies as important to improving Europe’s competitiveness and economic growth, according to a study by Accenture presented at the...
Rebuilding a competitive Europe: what kind of Europe do we need?
Addressing the opening plenary of the 12th European Business Summit in Brussels, President Emma Marcegaglia explained that BusinessEurope and its member federations have a clear picture of where the n...
Euroscepticism is not the answer to create more jobs
On the occasion of BUSINESSEUROPE’s Council of Presidents meeting in Athens on Europe Day, Emma Marcegaglia said: “Euroscepticism is not the answer. The European Parliament has a crucial role to p...
A practical toolkit for gender equality launched in Madrid
The European social partners BUSINESSEUROPE, CEEP, UEAPME and ETUC launched their “toolkit for gender equality in practice”, an online database of around 100 initiatives taken at the workplace and...
Business leaders meet Japanese Prime Minister
On 7 May BusinessEurope, represented by Director General Markus J. Beyrer and Michèle Sioen, President of our Belgian member FEB-VBO, highlighted priorities for the EU-Japan free-trade agreement at a...
FTT agreement is a backward step
Following today’s political agreement amongst 10 member states regarding a financial transactions tax, Markus J. Beyrer said: ’This political agreement on the FTT is a step backwards in te...
BusinessEurope meets Christine Lagarde
BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia and Director General Markus J. Beyrer, together with some members of the high-level delegation present in Washington DC, had the opportunity to meet Christin...
Rapid conclusion of comprehensive TTIP more important than ever
Meeting today in Washington DC, Emma Marcegaglia and Tom Donohue, presidents of BUSINESSEUROPE and the U.S. Chamber respectively, agreed that given economic and political developments in Europe and th...