‘Empowering Europe’ panel discussion

Can simplification help drive investments and growth in Europe? How can competitiveness co-exist with Green Deal objectives to achieve a clean economy? These were some of the key questions explored at POLITICO’s “Empowering Europe" event on 26 March 2025. Our Director General, Markus J. Beyrer, joined EU policymakers and experts to discuss the path forward. “A strong industrial base, competitive energy costs, and significant reduction of regulatory burdens for companies are essential in bringing the economic ship back on track", he said.