Publications
BusinessEurope reacts to the Commission’s publication of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)
Today the European Commission published its proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). This comes at a crucial time, with many industries feeling the strain of a deficit in the competitiveness...
Priorities for the EU ETS review
Key messages
Better account for competitiveness while preserving environmental ambition. BusinessEurope supports a central role of the ETS in EU’s post-2030 climate
framework, as a key market-...
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...
Competitiveness and innovation strengthening the Horizon Europe and European Competitiveness Fund combination in the MFF – a BusinessEurope position paper
Introduction
Innovation and competitiveness are inherently interconnected; one cannot thrive without the other. BusinessEurope welcomes the proposed structure under the next Multiannual Financial Fra...
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...
Reaction to the European Water Resilience Strategy – a BusinessEurope position paper
Introduction
In June 2025, the European Commission published the European Water Resilience Strategy (WRS). BusinessEurope welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to advance a more resilient and...
BusinessEurope expectations for COP30
In November 2025, Parties and observers meet in Belém for this year’s UN Climate Change Conference COP30. With last year being the warmest year on record and amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, the...
BusinessEurope messages on electrification
Introduction
The recent energy crisis has intensified the competitive pressure on European businesses, particularly in the hard-to-abate sectors. High and volatile energy prices, which are projected...
Revision of the REACH regulation – a BusinessEurope position paper
Introduction
Chemicals are key components of materials used in every-day life, from the food we eat to the medicines we take, from the cosmetics we apply to the devices we use or the clothes we w...
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...
Making CBAM effective against carbon leakage – a BusinessEurope position paper
Effective carbon leakage measures are crucial to level the playing field and support European industry in its decarbonisation efforts. On 1 January 2026, CBAM enters into its definitive phase. Importe...
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...