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BusinessEurope calls for strong regulatory framework in EU-Japan FTA
Speaking at the EU-Japan Business Round Table that took place in Tokyo this week, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: "The EU-Japan free-trade agreement negotiations shoul...
BusinessEurope talks investment protection and ISDS at “Friends of TTIP” breakfast
On April 9th 2014, René van Sloten, Chairman of BusinessEurope’s Market Access Working Group, participated in a “Friends of TTIP” breakfast event dedicated to investment protection...
Stability and predictability key to attracting long-term European investment to Africa
In advance of today’s EU-Africa Summit, Markus J. Beyrer said: “Creating a business-enabling environment is key to Africa’s growth. European companies are willing to play their role...
BusinessEurope writes to Commissioner de Gucht and US Ambassador Froman on TTIP and standards
In light of the TTIP negotiations, BusinessEurope on March 25th 2014 adopted a position paper highlighting the important role that standards can play in tackling regulatory divergences between the E...
BusinessEurope welcomes Commission Communication on long-term financing
Following the release today of the European Commission’s communication on long-term financing of the European economy, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “Encourag...
WTO panel’s ruling on China rare earths welcomed
BUSINESSEUROPE welcomes the WTO panel’s decision on the case against China’s export restrictions on rare earths. The decision confirms claims by the EU, the US and Japan that these measure...
Energy must be part of EU-US Trade Deal
Ahead of this week’s EU-US Summit, BUSINESSEUROPE today called for the inclusion of energy provisions in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP. Director General Markus J. Beyr...
BusinessEurope presents its priorities for more competitive transport
Transport is of great importance for business. The cost and efficiency of transport services directly affect trade flows, mobility and the competitiveness of European companies. In a new strategy pape...
Business says agreement on TTIP must bring meaningful results
On March 24th 2014 Luisa Santos, Director for International Relations, spoke at a seminar organised by FEB, AmCham Belgium and ICC Belgium on “the challenges and perspectives of TTIP”. The...
BusinessEurope welcomes deal on single resolution mechanism
Reacting to today’s agreement between the European Parliament, Council and Commission on a single resolution mechanism and fund, BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia said: “While we would id...
BusinessEurope President addresses Tripartite Social Summit
Speaking today at the Tripartite Social Summit, BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia underlined the need for urgent action to improve European competitiveness. The reform objectives set out in t...
Last EU Council before elections must yield results
BUSINESSEUROPE today published its statement to the Spring EU Council, which takes place later this week. Highlighting the need for action on a number of issues key to business, President Emma Marcega...
Strong investment protection chapter needed in TTIP
On March 14th 2014, BusinessEurope and AmCham EU held a joint media briefing on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership for journalists representing the major EU newspapers. The topic...
Only 23% of structural reforms implemented across EU; competitive position weakening as a result
Only 23% of the EU Commission’s recommended national-level reforms have been implemented in the past year, according to a BUSINESSEUROPE report published today. Issued annually, our Reform Barometer...
TTIP stakeholder event
On March 12th 2014, Luisa Santos, Director for International Relations, participated in a TTIP stakeholder event organised by the European Commission in Brussels, giving a presentation on “Inves...
European election message sets out vision for globally competitive EU in 2019
The voice of business in Brussels today published its message to the next European Parliament in advance of the elections to be held in May. Its message ‘Picture a Global Europe’, sets out a visio...
BusinessEurope sets out priorities for a stronger recovery in the macro-economic dialogue
Speaking at the macro-economic dialogue at political level, Markus J. Beyrer highlighted that, while Europe’s economy is turning the corner, European and national decision-makers need to do much mor...
TTIP: a comprehensive agreement could reinvigorate the economy – joint statement
As the fourth round of negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership kicks off today in Brussels, the Business Alliance for TTIP urges negotiators to be ambitious in their talks...
Responsible trading of conflict minerals
Commenting on today’s EU initiative on a responsible trading strategy for minerals from conflict zones BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “European businesses recognise...
EU-Japan trade negotiations
BusinessEurope and KEIDANREN (the Japanese business association) hosted a sector-to-sector meeting in Brussels in advance of the next round of negotiations on the EU-Japan economic partnership ag...
BusinessEurope tells EU trade ministers: investment protection a TTIP priority
The EU-US Business Forum was organised on February 28th 2014 by the Greek Presidency in Athens, during the informal meeting of the EU Trade Ministers, and was dedicated to TTIP negotiations. On a pane...
BusinessEurope visits European Parliament in Strasbourg
President Emma Marcegaglia and Director General Markus J. Beyrer today presented our priorities for industrial competitiveness to a number of European Parliament political groups and MEPS. Bilateral m...
BusinessEurope President and Director General meet S&D Group
On a visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia and Director General Markus J. Beyrer presented our priorities for industrial competitiveness to a number...
7th EU-Brazil Business Summit
On 24 February, the 7th EU-Brazil Business Summit organised by BUSINESSEUROPE, CNI and EUROCHAMBRES in Brussels developed recommendations addressed to participating EU leaders - the President of the E...