Exchange on business priorities with President von der Leyen
BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 7 April to exchange views on the key priorities for European businesses amidst growing geopolitical uncertainties.
During the meeting, Persson underlined the importance of diversifying Europe’s trade and investment opportunities to strengthen economic resilience and reduce exposure to global risks. He also called for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement, which would open European companies access to a market of over 750 million consumers.
Addressing the recent publication of the Omnibus 1 and Clean Industrial Deal packages, Persson acknowledged them as steps in the right direction. However, he stressed the urgent need for more tangible short-term actions, particularly to address persistently high energy prices and reduce regulatory burdens that continue to weigh heavily on European companies.
