Publications
BusinessEurope outlook on EU-Africa relations
Key messages
The EU should support its African partners in working towards the African Continental Free Trade Area’s operationalisation. Facilitating the negotiation process, as well as helping wit...
EU–Indonesia Trade Agreement: A major step forward for the EU’s diversification agenda
After nine years and 19 rounds of negotiations, the European Union and Indonesia have successfully concluded negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) today.
Reacting...
Mercosur and Mexico: It is more crucial than ever to bring these deals home now
Today, the European Commission has transmitted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the Council – an important first step towards ratification. In this context, BusinessEurope is releasing a new publi...
EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement – Now is the time
Foreword
European industry – from textiles to ceramics, from automotive to services – has one, unified message: the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is essential. In an era marked by profound geopolit...
BusinessEurope reaction to the publication of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: "The publication of the EU-U.S. Joint Statement brings much needed clarity for businesses, but this should not be the end result.
The EU and t...
BusinessEurope welcomes the EU-U.S. agreement averting tariff escalation
Following the announcement of an agreement between the EU and the U.S. ahead of the 1 August deadline, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson said:
“We welcome the announcement of a deal between...
The European Commission’s Union of Skills initiative – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
BusinessEurope welcomes the Union of Skills initiative’s focus on strengthening vocational education and training (VET) as a crucial tool to close skills gaps and enhance Europe’...
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...
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...