Press releases
Competition and state aid
EU legal and competition policies should acknowledge global challenges
Today, Executive Vice President-designate Margarete Vestager will be heard in the European Parliament hearing, especially on her strategy for the future of EU law and competition policy. BusinessEurop...
Multilateral / WTO
Gattaz: “We must avoid the collapse of the WTO Appellate Body”
Tomorrow, participants from all over the world will attend the WTO Public Forum 2019 at the World Trade Organisation in Geneva. The WTO is in a highly critical situation as the collapse of the Appella...
Multilateral / WTO
Airbus/Boeing dispute: tariffs are the wrong answer
Following the release of the WTO’s ruling on Airbus subsidies today, BusinessEurope urges policymakers to reconsider the use of tariffs to settle the dispute related to the Airbus and Boeing cas...
Corporate and legal
A solid intellectual property system is key for EU business
Today, BusinessEurope published its priorities for the next institutional cycle in the area of intellectual property (IP). We propose a comprehensive strategy on IP with concrete actions to help IP de...
Bilateral relations
Brexit – no deal means disaster, must be definitely ruled out
Today, BusinessEurope published an unprecedented warning against a disorderly, no-deal exit of the UK from the European Union.
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “No de...
EU SME strategy
Business organisations voice strong support for a new EU SME Strategy
European business organisations and the European SME Envoy Network call for a dedicated SME strategy.
Today, SMEunited, EUROCHAMBRES and BusinessEurope reiterate the call of the European SME Envoy...
Financing research and innovation
EU business proposals to lead the global innovation race
- 30 concrete policy proposals for the new EU political cycle -
Today, BusinessEurope published its new position paper on “Research and Innovation in the New European Cycle”, defining our key b...
BusinessEurope is looking forward to working with the new Commission
Europe is at a crossroads. The European business community acknowledges the fresh approach trying to square the circle and to proactively address the key challenges facing us.
BusinessEurope Dir...
B20 and B7
European businesses call on the G7 to end trade tensions
As the Group of Seven prepares to meet in Biarritz, France on 24-26 August, BusinessEurope sends a strong message against trade tensions, in favour of free and open trade, supporting the critical role...
Consumers/marketing
An easier consumer journey when buying online
Business presents new tool to improve consumer information
Today the European business community is presenting its voluntary tool to inform consumers better when they’re shopping online. The aim is...
Congratulations to President-elect von der Leyen
- 50 concrete actions needed during first 100 days -
Today, the European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen as new President of the European Commission.
BusinessEurope President Pier...
Bilateral relations
European business welcomes historic EU-Mercosur trade deal
After 20 years of negotiations the EU and Mercosur have finally delivered a deal. BusinessEurope congratulates EU negotiators on a breakthrough.
BusinessEurope President Pierre Gattaz said: “Th...
Social
European business seeks a step change in EU social policy
Today, BusinessEurope published its new strategic paper on the future EU social dimension, seeking a step change in EU social policy. Given the challenges Europe is facing today, our social achievemen...
Economy and finance
EU finance ministers must achieve breakthrough on EMU completion
Growth at risk due to trade tensions, no-deal Brexit, tax uncertainty
Today, BusinessEurope published its Spring Economic Outlook 2019. While EU finance ministers meet in Luxembourg today, BusinessEu...
European election shows: Europe matters to its citizens
BusinessEurope and the entire European business community congratulate the new Members of the European Parliament on their election.
This second biggest democratic election in the world has shown t...
Bilateral relations
ECJ ruling on CETA good news for trade
Commenting on today’s decision by the European Court of Justice that considers the EU-Canada agreement CETA compatible with EU law, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: "C...
Climate change
EU should rebalance trade and become climate neutral
- European business presents its new energy and climate and trade strategies -
Today, BusinessEurope published its two new strategy papers on energy and climate policies and on trade policy, propos...
Company law
Digital door finally open for EU companies
- EU Company Law Package took last hurdle -
Today, the European Parliament agreed on the EU Company Law Package which grants EU businesses access to digital tools and processes in company law, such a...
Bilateral relations
Brexit: no-deal unacceptable for business
The European Council will meet tomorrow to discuss Brexit and a possible extension of Article 50.
Pierre Gattaz, President of BusinessEurope, said: “We are three days away from Brexit day...
Bilateral relations
China: we expect improved market access for European companies
Tomorrow, European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will meet with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in the context of the 21st EU-China Summit.
Pierre Gat...
Financing research and innovation
EU research and innovation: deal on Horizon Europe is a key step
Today, EU decision-makers have concluded negotiations on the architecture of Horizon Europe, the next flagship EU programme for research and innovation. The programme is key to place Europe on track o...
Bilateral relations
BusinessEurope statement on Brexit ahead of the European Council meeting on 21-22 March 2019
Brexit day is approaching rapidly and uncertainty is exponentially growing among citizens and businesses.
A no-deal scenario is in nobody’s interest and must be clearly and urgently ruled out....