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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...
7th EU-Brazil Business Summit: taking the strategic partnership one step further
Following the political Brazil-European Union summit in Brussels, representatives of European institutions, Brazilian authorities and business leaders gathered together to commit to a plan of action o...
EU urban policy and business
Addressing the Cities of Tomorrow conference, organised by Commissioner Johannes Hahn as a forum for debate on how the EU can better approach urban policy, Markus J. Beyrer highlighted the importance...
“Fact-based conversation needed in EP election campaign”
“The upcoming European elections will not only determine the composition of the European parliament but will also have a huge impact on the EU’s policies and budget over the next five year...
Restricting free movement of workers is not the right answer to Europe’s employment problems
“BUSINESSEUROPE has noted the decision of the Swiss voters to control immigration. While fully respecting the democratic decision of the Swiss people, it is clear that this decision poses a serious...
EU-US Trade: European business calls for ambition and pace ahead of talks next week
Ahead of the EU-US trade talks to take place in Washington DC on February 17/18, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General, Markus J. Beyrer, today urged progress towards a comprehensive deal in an ambitious ti...
WTO Director General in BusinessEurope
WTO Director General Roberto Azevêdo met BusinessEurope Director General J. Markus J. Beyrer during his first official visit to Brussels on 12 February. Mr Beyrer reiterated EU business support towar...