Publications
Omnibus I: CS3D, CSRD and taxonomy – a BusinessEurope position paper
General remarks
The European Commission has launched what it calls an “unprecedented simplification effort” to reduce unnecessary regulatory costs and burdens for European companies. The European...
Benchmarking competitiveness checks used in selected EU impact assessments 2023-2024
Introduction
In 2023 the European Commission introduced mandatory competitiveness checks in impact assessments accompanying all of its legislative proposals. BusinessEurope has taken a look at select...
Quality Jobs Roadmap – a BusinessEurope policy orientation note
Introduction
More than ever, Europe must attract investments and innovation by fostering a competitive business environment that retains companies and attracts new industries. Ensuring conditions tha...
Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy
Reacting to the US announcement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs”, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said:
“The US decision to impose an additional 20% tariff on EU products w...
Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US
Reacting to the US announcement of 25% additional duties, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US. They will...
BUSINESSEUROPE Reform Barometer 2025 – EU in a new political cycle: Competitiveness as a true priority in a complex global context
Executive summary
European Union enterprises, the backbone of the EU economy and social cohesion, are facing intense competition from other regions worldwide. In recent years, the United States has d...
High regulatory burden continues to deter investment, new business survey finds
19 March 2025 - At today’s Tripartite Social Summit, BusinessEurope will present its latest Reform Barometer to EU leaders. This report analyses Europe’s global competitiveness performance on...
Proposal for a Regulation on the “eDeclaration” – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
BusinessEurope fully supports creating instruments designed to improve the functioning of labour mobility and free movement of services, including the use of digital tools as a way t...
Additional US tariffs on steel and aluminium are a lose-lose for both sides of the Atlantic
12 March 2025 - Reacting to the US announcement, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer, said: "Additional US tariffs on steel and aluminium are a lose-lose for both sides of the Atlantic"....
Priorities for strengthening gender equality in Europe – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
Increasing women’s economic activity is key to promoting gender equality in society and contributing to European competitiveness. A prerequisite is to ensure equal opportunities for wo...
Advancing gender equality in Europe is critical for economic growth, innovation, and social cohesion
Brussels, 7 March 2025 - BusinessEurope has today called for a comprehensive approach to increasing women’s economic activity across Europe, which focuses on both employees and entrepreneurs. Busine...
Joint Press Release – Commission and social partners sign a Pact to strengthen social dialogue in Europe
5 March 2025 - Today, the Commission and the European cross-industry social partners signed a new Pact for European Social Dialogue which will strengthen the role of social partners in shaping l...
Union of Skills: a key milestone in addressing the EU’s skills and labour shortages
5 March 2025 - BusinessEurope has reacted to today’s launch of the Union of Skills initiative. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: "Addressing the skills and labour shortages...
Pact for European Social Dialogue
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