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BusinessEurope in Japan pushing for the conclusion of the EU-Japan free-trade agreement
Markus J. Beyrer, BusinessEurope Director General, is in Japan for a number of meetings with high-level Japanese government officials including State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Kentaro Sonoura an...
Europe celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome
The EU heads of state or government met in Rome on 25 March to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. BusinessEurope handed over its declaration, outlining the business vision on...
Markus J. Beyrer meets the ENVI chairwoman
“Circular economy can be a game changer. It has the potential to become a real growth driver, and this requires a complete rethinking of how we shape our economy. BusinessEurope is setting up a...
Tripartite Social Summit
At the Tripartite Social Summit, BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia said: “Europeans are faced with unprecedented challenges: in the international environment, in upcoming Brexit negotiat...
Framework agreement on active ageing: signing ceremony
After nine months of negotiations, EU employers and trade unions approved a framework agreement on active ageing and an intergenerational approach. The agreement is to ensure a healthy, safe and produ...
A strong Europe based on a strong economy
Industrial policy, trade and investment are key for growth, competitiveness and job creation in Europe and to take the European project forward. This is what BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia...
Changing the insolvency stigma in Europe
The European Commission’s proposal on restructuring frameworks and second chance is one important measure to fight the prejudice against business failure in Europe. Markus J. Beyrer said: &ldquo...
President Marcegaglia addresses first EU Industry Day
"We see some positive economic developments in Europe, but many industrial sectors face severe challenges, that's why we need to deliver now", President Emma Marcegaglia said at the firs...
Is the EU single market SME-friendly? What do SMEs actually need?
"To remain competitive SMEs need to have the best access to the single market. We should not increase the high administrative burdens and uncertainties. In the digital single market for instance,...
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...