Press releases
EU-Mercosur – BusinessEurope shocked by the collective lack of responsibility
Today, the plenary of the European Parliament has voted in favour of a motion referring the ratification of the crucial EU-Mercosur agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
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BusinessEurope statement on the U.S. and the situation concerning Greenland
“The European business community stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty is fundamental to upholding international law. T...
BusinessEurope calls for a stronger competitiveness framework in the upcoming EU Budget
In view of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 and the ongoing political negotiations, BusinessEurope has published two position papers: one on the MFF’s horizontal priori...
EU-Mercosur – BusinessEurope welcomes the approval of a landmark agreement
Today’s decision approving the EU-Mercosur agreement marks a major milestone in affirming the European Union’s economic competitiveness and strategic autonomy. BusinessEurope hails this developmen...
BusinessEurope reacts to OECD/G20 political agreement on side-by-side global minimum tax, urges EU tax simplification
Reacting to today’s publication of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) of a Side-by-Side Political agreement, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer...
EU-Mercosur postponement is bad news for business
The decision to postpone the signature of the landmark agreement is bad news for business. BusinessEurope believes that the benefits offered by the agreement are unequivocal. The agreement is a centra...
CBAM review: much-needed clarity on exports, enforcement and scope
Reacting to today’s publication of the Commission’s proposal to strengthen the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:
“In its curren...
BusinessEurope reaction to the Environmental Omnibus and Grids Package
Commenting on today’s publication of the Environmental Omnibus and of the Grids package, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer, said: “The two initiatives have one thing in common: reac...
BusinessEurope reacts to the trilogue deal reached on Omnibus I
Reacting to the agreement reached today by trilogue negotiators on Omnibus I, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “Today marks a first but significant step in delivering on the EU...
EU must be united in strengthening its global standing – BusinessEurope’s message to the upcoming Cyprus EU Presidency
Today, BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents convened in Nicosia, hosted by its Cyprus member federation, the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB). With the Cyprus Presidency of the...
Digital Omnibus proposals: An important milestone for EU competitiveness
BusinessEurope has welcomed today’s publication by the European Commission of its Digital Omnibus simplification proposals. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “The proposed Di...
BusinessEurope reacts to the ECJ ruling on the Minimum Wage Directive
Reacting to today’s European Court of Justice ruling on the EU Minimum Wage Directive, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:
“EU policy makers need to refrain from overstepping...
EU economy remains relatively resilient overall, but is held back by significant competitiveness challenges
Ahead of this week’s Macroeconomic Dialogue, BusinessEurope has published its new Economic Outlook.
After a modest expansion of 0.9% in 2024, it forecasts that growth will stabilise at approximat...
EU-Africa relations need greater focus to reach full potential
In a new paper published today, BusinessEurope argues that the EU-Africa relationship offers great investment and trade opportunities, but stronger and more targeted action from policymakers is needed...
EU–Indonesia Trade Agreement: A major step forward for the EU’s diversification agenda
After nine years and 19 rounds of negotiations, the European Union and Indonesia have successfully concluded negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) today.
Reacting...
Mercosur and Mexico: It is more crucial than ever to bring these deals home now
Today, the European Commission has transmitted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the Council – an important first step towards ratification. In this context, BusinessEurope is releasing a new publi...
BusinessEurope reaction to the publication of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: "The publication of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement brings much needed clarity for businesses, but this should not be the end result.
The EU and t...
BusinessEurope welcomes the EU-U.S. agreement averting tariff escalation
Following the announcement of an agreement between the EU and the U.S. ahead of the 1 August deadline, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson said:
“We welcome the announcement of a deal between...
MFF proposal: Focus on competitiveness is welcome, but proposed new business levies undermine the EU as an investment location and are counterproductive
Today, the European Commission published its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), covering the period from 2028 to 2034. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:...
EU enlargement must drive stability, prosperity and growth in Europe
BusinessEurope has today published a new paper outlining its vision for a successful enlargement policy. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:
“A safe, stable and prosperous EU nei...
BusinessEurope reacts to Commission proposal on CBAM export adjustment
Reacting to the European Commission’s proposal on CBAM export adjustment, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “CBAM, as a first-of-its-kind measure, is untested and still incomp...
BusinessEurope reacts to the Council’s General Approach on Omnibus I
Reacting to the agreement reached by the Council on a General Approach on Omnibus I, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer, said: “Progress has been made on simplification, but key issues...
Joint Press Release: Business community commits to strengthening NATO’s defence industrial base
At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague, representatives of BusinessEurope, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Confederation of Netherlands Indu...
EU’s projected economic growth insufficient to meet global challenges
Ahead of next week’s European Council meeting, BusinessEurope has just released its new Economic Outlook which forecasts slower than expected economic growth in the EU. Commenting on the publication...