Press releases
Business message to the Danish Presidency: Unity and determined action needed to strengthen EU economy
Today, BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents convened in Copenhagen, hosted by its two Danish member federations – the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) and Danish Industry (DI). With the Da...
Single Market Strategy: a promising start, but long-term impact must be secured
BusinessEurope welcomes today’s launch of the European Commission’s Single Market Strategy, which seeks to tackle fragmentation and strengthen governance across the EU.
BusinessEurope Directo...
EU-UK Summit paves the way for a stronger economic partnership
The outcome of the EU-UK Summit, as set out in the Common Understanding on a renewed agenda, is a positive one for European business. However, there is still significant work to be done.
BusinessEu...
European business calls for a pragmatic restart in EU-U.S. trade relations
Brussels / Washington, D.C. - As the 90-day pause on “reciprocal tariffs” continues, European business urges leaders on both sides of the Atlantic to restart and strengthen EU-U.S. trade relations...
Next EU budget must kickstart Europe’s competitiveness
As discussions on the seventh Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034 get underway, EU leaders should place revitalising European competitiveness at the very heart of the next EU budget....
Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy
Reacting to the US announcement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs”, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:
“The US decision to impose an additional 20% tariff on EU products w...
Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US
Reacting to the US announcement of 25% additional duties, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US. They will...
High regulatory burden continues to deter investment, new business survey finds
19 March 2025 - At today’s Tripartite Social Summit, BusinessEurope will present its latest Reform Barometer to EU leaders. This report analyses Europe’s global competitiveness performance on...
Additional US tariffs on steel and aluminium are a lose-lose for both sides of the Atlantic
12 March 2025 - Reacting to the US announcement, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer, said: "Additional US tariffs on steel and aluminium are a lose-lose for both sides of the Atlantic"....
Advancing gender equality in Europe is critical for economic growth, innovation, and social cohesion
Brussels, 7 March 2025 - BusinessEurope has today called for a comprehensive approach to increasing women’s economic activity across Europe, which focuses on both employees and entrepreneurs. Busine...
Joint Press Release – Commission and social partners sign a Pact to strengthen social dialogue in Europe
5 March 2025 - Today, the Commission and the European cross-industry social partners signed a new Pact for European Social Dialogue which will strengthen the role of social partners in shaping l...
Union of Skills: a key milestone in addressing the EU’s skills and labour shortages
5 March 2025 - BusinessEurope has reacted to today’s launch of the Union of Skills initiative. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: "Addressing the skills and labour shortages...
1st EU Omnibus: A positive step towards making it easier to do business in Europe
26 February 2025 - The launch of the first Simplification Omnibus marks a significant milestone in making Europe a better place for doing business.
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyre...
Clean Industrial Deal is the right direction, but Commission must ‘walk the talk’
26 February 2025 - BusinessEurope welcomes that, with today’s publication of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan on Affordable Energy, the European Commission has recognised the need to...
European Commission Work Programme 2025: Efforts to reduce regulatory burden must be bolder and faster
12 February 2025 - BusinessEurope welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to reinforcing Europe’s competitiveness and its ambition for a "bolder, simpler and faster Union" in its 2025 Work...
Better regulation
BusinessEurope welcomes Competitiveness Compass and urges its swift translation into concrete action
29 January 2025 - BusinessEurope welcomes the release of the EU Competitiveness Compass, as it is a clear signal that the EU is committed to strengthening Europe’s economy and the companies driving...
Better regulation
BusinessEurope proposes targeted actions to comprehensively reduce regulatory burden
22 January 2025 - BusinessEurope has issued an urgent call to comprehensively reduce the growing regulatory burden on companies operating in the EU.
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyre...
Europe needs an urgent reboot to restore its competitiveness
15 January 2025 - Today, BusinessEurope released its business priorities for the next EU cycle with the publication of "Reboot Europe: Europe’s economic success – everyone’s business". This will...
Bilateral relations
EU-Switzerland Agreements will ensure stability and predictability for business
20 December 2024 - The EU and Switzerland have successfully concluded negotiations on a package of agreements that allow Swiss companies’ sectoral participation in the Single Market. This inclu...
Bilateral relations
Political conclusion of EU-Mercosur agreement is a good start to the new institutional cycle
6 December 2024 - After years of challenging negotiations, the EU and Mercosur have reached a landmark political agreement—a significant step forward for companies and consumers on both sides of th...
Bilateral relations
EU-Mercosur agreement: time to get it done
3 December 2024 - This week will be critical for the EU-Mercosur agreement as negotiations are approaching the endgame, with a possible political conclusion later in the week at the Mercosur Summ...
Governance
Message to the Polish EU Presidency: A strong and competitive economy is the foundation for Europe’s security
Warsaw, 29 November 2024 - BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents convened today in Warsaw, hosted by its Polish member the Confederation Lewiatan, just one month before the start of the Polish EU...
New EU Commission confirmed: High time to focus on Europe’s economic renaissance
27 November 2024 - BusinessEurope welcomes today’s European Parliament vote confirming the new European Commission College under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Bilateral relations
The EU must take a strategic, long-term, and unified approach to China
20 November 2024 - BusinessEurope has today published a new paper outlining its priorities for EU-China relations over the coming EU cycle. Commenting on the publication, BusinessEurope Director Gene...