Publications
Simplifying the EU digital rulebook – a BusinessEurope position paper
Introduction
The European Union has become a global leader in digital legislation. Yet with leadership comes responsibility – not only to regulate, but to ensure that regulation, for example on dat...
MFF proposal: Focus on competitiveness is welcome, but proposed new business levies undermine the EU as an investment location and are counterproductive
Today, the European Commission published its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), covering the period from 2028 to 2034. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:...
EU enlargement must drive stability, prosperity and growth in Europe
BusinessEurope has today published a new paper outlining its vision for a successful enlargement policy. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:
“A safe, stable and prosperous EU nei...
EU enlargement policy as a driver for stability and prosperity – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
In an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, the EU must reinvigorate its enlargement policy as a tool for stability, prosperity and growth in Europe. It is important that th...
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...
Joint Press Release: Business community commits to strengthening NATO’s defence industrial base
At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague, representatives of BusinessEurope, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Confederation of Netherlands Indu...
EU’s projected economic growth insufficient to meet global challenges
Ahead of next week’s European Council meeting, BusinessEurope has just released its new Economic Outlook which forecasts slower than expected economic growth in the EU. Commenting on the publication...
BusinessEurope Economic Outlook Spring 2025 – EU’s modest growth insufficient to meet global challenges
Economic situation
The EU economy grew by a modest 0.9% in 2024. Growth is expected to increase slightly to 1% in 2025, reflecting a downward revision of 0.3 percentage points (p.p.) compared to...
EU-Central Asia relations – a BusinessEurope position paper
Over the past years, there has been an increasing interest among the EU and its economic operators in the Central Asia region, exemplified by the fact that the EU is the main trading partner for the r...