Publications
Financing research and innovation
Regulatory sandboxes – An analytical paper by winnovation consulting
This analytical paper has been developed by winnovation consulting for BusinessEurope and does not reflect the position of BusinessEurope or of its member federations.
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Investing in innovation
European Research Area (ERA) – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to EU Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager and EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel
Attached to the letter: 'Open Science - a business view on open research data', 14 May 2020...
Financing research and innovation
Open Science – a business view on open research data
Key messages
BusinessEurope acknowledges the huge potential of Open Science, which should not be an end in itself but rather a way to enhance Europe’s values, economic competitiveness and int...
Circular economy
Strong EU circular economy is a win-win for environment and business
Today, the European Commission presented its new circular economy action plan (CEAP 2.0). This is a welcome action as European business has long supported the EU’s circular economy agenda.
Busine...
Climate change
European climate law: moving the EU towards climate neutrality
Today, the European Commission published its proposal for a binding objective for EU climate neutrality by 2050. The proposed European climate law is an important step to further organise actions towa...
Access to finance / financial affairs
Sustainable Europe Investment Plan should close investment gap
Transition towards climate-neutral economy must be well designed
Today the European Commission published its communication on a Sustainable Europe Investment Plan.
BusinessEurope Director General Ma...
Access to finance / financial affairs
Climate change
COP25: We expect all G20 economies to aim for climate neutrality
Ahead of the 25th United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP25) on 2 December 2019, BusinessEurope expects clear progress to be made by all participating parties at the Climate Summit in Madrid.
Bus...
Social
Financing research and innovation
Financing research and innovation
Joint Statement for an Ambitious Horizon Europe Programme
We, the undersigned 93 European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions to make research, development and innovation (RD&I) a...
Financing research and innovation
EU business proposals to lead the global innovation race
- 30 concrete policy proposals for the new EU political cycle -
Today, BusinessEurope published its new position paper on “Research and Innovation in the New European Cycle”, defining our key b...
Financing research and innovation
Research and innovation in the new European political cycle
KEY MESSAGES
Research and innovation is a societal imperative. We constantly need to invent new solutions to tackle major challenges facing us such as climate change, the ageing population, poverty...
Access to finance / financial affairs
Circular economy
Priorities on circular economy for the next EU political cycle
Key messages
Businesses across Europe are fully engaged to maximise the value of materials, transition to circular business models and achieve a circular economy, which can be best achieved through...
Circular economy
Priorities on zero- and low-emission mobility in the next EU political cycle
Key messages
European business stands behind the EU ambition of climate neutrality and is investing heavily to ensure that all modes of transport help to achieve this common goal. The energy transi...