Publications
EU-Mercosur – BusinessEurope shocked by the collective lack of responsibility
Today, the plenary of the European Parliament has voted in favour of a motion referring the ratification of the crucial EU-Mercosur agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
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BusinessEurope statement on the U.S. and the situation concerning Greenland
“The European business community stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty is fundamental to upholding international law. T...
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...
European Commission’s proposal for the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
The Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) contains several provisions pointing in a competitiveness-friendly direction, at least in terms...
EU-Mercosur – BusinessEurope welcomes the approval of a landmark agreement
Today’s decision approving the EU-Mercosur agreement marks a major milestone in affirming the European Union’s economic competitiveness and strategic autonomy. BusinessEurope hails this developmen...
BusinessEurope reacts to OECD/G20 political agreement on side-by-side global minimum tax, urges EU tax simplification
Reacting to today’s publication of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) of a Side-by-Side Political agreement, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer...
Social partners hearing on the seasonal workers and employer sanctions directives – Employers’ input
Introduction
Further to the dedicated social partners hearing on the implementation of the Seasonal Workers and Employer Sanctions directives, European employers have prepared this joint input. Overa...
EU-Mercosur postponement is bad news for business
The decision to postpone the signature of the landmark agreement is bad news for business. BusinessEurope believes that the benefits offered by the agreement are unequivocal. The agreement is a centra...
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...
Reducing regulatory burden to restore the EU’s competitive edge
Introductory remarks
The first year of the “Omnibus” proposals for regulatory simplification is over. BusinessEurope is meeting this milestone with our support to the Commission’s efforts and o...
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...
It is important to act with urgency and unity in this crucial moment for Europe’s economy – Message to the European Council meeting on 18-19 December 2025
Enclosure: declaration of the Nicosia Council of Presidents...
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...