Publications
Market access
BusinessEurope statement on the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR)
BusinessEurope welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to postpone the entry into implementation of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) by 12 months. This postponement is nec...
EU SME strategy
Turning Europe into an SME superpower: Business proposes a clear path forward
BusinessEurope’s SME Roadshow in Berlin featured keynote speeches from Roberta Metsola, European Parliament President, and Michael Kellner, German Parliamentary State Secretary and Commissioner for...
EU SME strategy
How to turn Europe into an SME superpower during the next EU cycle – a BusinessEurope position paper
During the next cycle, we want Europe to become an “SME superpower”. SMEs are deeply rooted in European regions and societies. Many are important players in competitive value and supply chains and...
Climate change
BusinessEurope expectations for COP29
The stakes are high as the world is counting down towards COP29. In times of geopolitical tensions and military conflicts, as well as record breaking temperatures and natural disasters with 2023 being...
Competitiveness Council
Key messages to EU Competitiveness Council of 26 September 2024 – letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Márton Nagy
The attachment mentioned in the letter can be found here....
Access to finance / financial affairs
The EU Benchmarks Regulation – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Coreper
A similar letter was sent to relevant MEPs...
Bilateral relations
A proactive trade agenda for EU competitiveness: priorities for the next political cycle
Foreword
The beginning of the new 2024-2029 political cycle offers the European Union an opportunity to craft a trade and investment strategy that can deliver concrete benefits for citizens and compa...
Trade
Business calls for a proactive, creative and forward-looking EU trade agenda
11 September 2024 - In a new paper published today, BusinessEurope has stressed that the EU must use the new legislative cycle to reboot its trade agenda. BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Be...
Economy and finance
BusinessEurope welcomes Draghi report and calls for urgent action to restore the EU’s competitive edge
9 September 2024 - Welcoming the much-anticipated report on the future of the EU’s competitiveness, presented today by Professor Mario Draghi, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson said:
"W...
Industrial relations and EU labour law
EU single market
Priorities for the EU transport sector beyond 2024 – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
With this paper, BusinessEurope sets out its priorities and key recommendations for future EU transport policy for the sector as a whole, followed by specific priorities for each transpo...
Education, training and skills
European Commission proposals to improve the quality of traineeships in the EU – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
BusinessEurope continues to state its opposition to an EU directive on traineeships. A reinforcing of the existing Council Recommendation alone would have been sufficient to address...
Energy and environment
EU environmental policy – BusinessEurope priorities for 2024-2029
In brief
Ensure effective implementation of EU legislation
Harness the full potential of the single market
Stimulate investments in R&D and innovation
Implement strong better regulat...