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TTIP – unique opportunity to shape world standards
This week Brussels hosted the 6th round of TTIP negotiations marking also one year of discussions between the EU and the US. BusinessEurope is firmly convinced the Transatlantic Partnership is a...
BusinessEurope urges for progress on public procurement in TTIP
On July 16th at the stakeholder event organised during the TTIP 6th round of negotiations, BusinessEurope asked for progress to be made on public procurement. Stressing the importance of maintaining a...
Historic election of Commission president in Strasbourg
On a trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Director General Markus J. Beyrer gave a number of interviews. His main message was a positive one, congratulating Jean-Claude Juncker on his electi...
Markus J. Beyrer at Rome conference on TTIP
BUSINESSEUROPE's Director General Markus J. Beyrer spoke at the opening session of a major conference organised in Rome on TTIP: 'Global challenges and opportunities for transatlantic economic...
BusinessEurope’s priorities for the Italian Presidency: What Europe needs to do to make companies more competitive
In a letter to Matteo Renzi, President Emma Marcegaglia presented BusinessEurope's priorities for the Italian presidency of the EU. The strategic roadmap adopted at the European Council meeting in Jun...
Digital may add 2000 billion euros to EU GDP by 2030
The “Venice Declaration” for a more Digital Union, presented by the Italian Presidency and the European Commission today, will help boost the EU’S competitiveness and add more than 2000 billion...
More competitiveness is needed for more growth and jobs
Speaking at the macroeconomic dialogue at political level in Brussels, Marcegaglia asked for fewer priorities and bolder actions, needed to improve competitiveness. She stressed that it is only throug...
Australian business mission to Europe visits BusinessEurope
BusinessEurope’s Director General Markus J. Beyrer welcomed an Australian business delegation on their annual mission to Europe. They exchanged views on the economic situation in Europe and its rece...
Business supports EU as a resource-efficient workplace – EU-wide 30% resource productivity target by 2030 is far too simplistic
The circular economy package published today by the European Commission is devoted to resource efficiency and productivity. But it includes a target-based approach – a 30% resource productivity targ...
Launch of a call for tender on apprenticeships
BusinessEurope, CEEP and UEAPME are launching a call for tender for a sub-contracted expert to facilitate the undertaking of an employer-led project on the cost-effectiveness of apprenticeship schemes...
Message to the new EP and European Council meeting on 26-27 June 2014
What companies expect from the European Union in the next five years
In a letter to Herman Van Rompuy, BUSINESSEUROPE President Marcegaglia urges the European Council and the new European Parliament...
Working together to improve Europe’s workplaces
When it comes to tackling work-related stress and other psychosocial risks, employees and employers need to work hand in hand. This is why the Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress Campaign has representat...
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...