Press releases
Bilateral relations
Sailing the wind of economic improvements to further strengthen Europe
Reacting to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s speech on the State of the Union earlier today at the European Parliament, BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia said: “...
An ambitious scenario for the future of Europe
Ahead of European Commission President Juncker’s speech on the State of the Union on 13 September 2017 and reacting to the five scenarios of the Commission White Paper on the Future of Europe, Busin...
Trade
New US sanctions on Russia would mainly hit the EU
European business is extremely concerned by the imminent extension of the US sanctions to Russia and the potential impact on the EU's energy supply.
Markus J. Beyrer, Director General of Bu...
European Council
Polish judicial reform – independent judiciary crucial for democracy and the economy
BusinessEurope closely follows the developments of the draft Supreme Court Bill on the judicial reform in Poland. Apart from questions on the process, where we share the Polish social partners’...
Bilateral relations
Brexit – business needs an orderly transition
The decision of the UK to leave the EU opens up factors of uncertainty. It is therefore essential to organise the exit of the UK from the EU in an orderly and constructive manner to allow business to...
Climate change
ETS study: Emission trading reform possible without risking carbon leakage
An ambitious reform of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) is possible without taking the risk of industries disinvesting from the EU.
Today BusinessEurope presented a study by FTI Consulting s...
B20 and B7
G20 must play a leading role on climate and trade
Tomorrow G20 leaders will meet in Hamburg where the discussions will focus on climate and trade. These are two critical areas for the European business community and G20 needs to show strong commitmen...
Bilateral relations
EU and Japan taking the lead on trade liberalisation
BusinessEurope welcomes the announcement of a political agreement in the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Markus J. Beyrer, Director General of BusinessEurope, said:
“After ha...
Industrial policy
Why we need a renewed EU industrial strategy – now
Today, BusinessEurope published its “Views on a renewed EU industrial strategy”. The European Council, the European Parliament and the EU Competitiveness Council – all of them – want the Europ...
The European business community salutes the achievements of Helmut Kohl for our European Union
Commenting on the European Ceremony of Honour for Dr Helmut Kohl on 1 July 2017, BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia said:
“The European business community honours the European legacy of...
Trade
Trade vote aims at protecting against dumped and subsidised EU imports
Only effective trade defence instruments will restore level playing field
Today, the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament has voted to better protect the European Union against du...
Bilateral relations
Disorderly Brexit cannot be an option
Negotiators should aim to achieve a smooth exit of the UK from the EU. Companies need certainty regarding the withdrawal agreement and clarity about the future EU-UK relationship, including the envisa...
Digital economy
Ending roaming charges – Europe needs more investment in digital infrastructure
This Thursday 15 June marks the end of roaming charges in all 28 EU member states. Mobile phone users will pay domestic prices for their phone calls, SMS and mobile internet when travelling in the EU....
Bilateral relations
EU single market
Aviation Package is a welcome support to EU aviation sector
Today the European Commission presented the Aviation Package “Open and Connected Europe”, containing important proposals to support the EU aviation sector to the benefit of businesses, cit...
Climate change
US decision to leave climate negotiations is a severe setback
- EU should stay committed to implementing Paris Agreement -
Today US President Donald Trump has announced to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. The deal brokered in Paris in 2015 was seen as...
Economy and finance
Europe must grasp political opportunity to deepen EMU
Following the publication today of the European Commission’s reflection paper on the deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union,
BusinessEurope President Emma Marcegaglia commented: “Completi...
Circular economy
EU circular economy can be a game changer
With today’s presentation of a new European circular economy industry platform, BusinessEurope takes an important step in support of more circular economy actions by European business and industry....
EU single market
Mobility Package: High time for concrete actions to support road transport
Tomorrow the European Commission is expected to adopt a “Mobility Package”, containing important proposals on road charging, access to the road haulage market, enforcement and ways to trig...
Industrial policy
EU industrial strategy: After Member States, EU Commission must act
The EU Competitiveness Council conclusions on “A future EU industrial policy strategy” are a strong political signal that the status quo is not trusted to lead to a revival of the EU&rsquo...
Bilateral relations
EU and US – deepening economic and political ties
BusinessEurope welcomes the visit to Brussels of President Donald Trump as an opportunity for European and US leaders to discuss the Transatlantic relation and ways to reinforce a close and mutually b...
Digital economy
Digital single market: strategy review could bring breakthrough
Today the European Commission launched the mid-term review of the digital single market (DSM) strategy.
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “We support the mid-term review as...