Publications
Industrial policy
EU single market
Guidance on practical aspects of the implementation of Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012 – Reply to the European Commission consultation of stakeholders
Context and key message
In its communication of 22 November 2018 on harmonised standards, the European Commission announced upcoming guidance on the implementation of Regulation 1025/12 relating to...
Competition and state aid
Labour markets and social policy
The future of EU migration policy – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
The EU’s future legal migration policy should evolve into a model of stronger coordination of national immigration policies. This approach would allow Member States to address th...
Financing research and innovation
Joint Statement for an Ambitious Horizon Europe Programme
We, the undersigned 93 European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions to make research, development and innovation (RD&I) a...
Corporate and legal
A solid intellectual property system is key for EU business
Today, BusinessEurope published its priorities for the next institutional cycle in the area of intellectual property (IP). We propose a comprehensive strategy on IP with concrete actions to help IP de...
Bilateral relations
Brexit – no deal means disaster, must be definitely ruled out
Today, BusinessEurope published an unprecedented warning against a disorderly, no-deal exit of the UK from the European Union.
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer said: “No de...
Corporate and legal
Intellectual property – Priorities for the next institutional cycle
Executive summary
Intellectual property (IP) is a powerful tool to drive innovation, growth, competitiveness and job creation in Europe. IP helps European businesses thrive and unlock new sources of...
EU single market
Priorities for the single market beyond 2019 – BusinessEurope strategy paper – Update
With this strategy paper, BUSINESSEUROPE sets out its general priorities for the future of the Single Market policy after the 2019 European elections. It highlights the importance of maintaining trust...
EU SME strategy
Business organisations voice strong support for a new EU SME Strategy
European business organisations and the European SME Envoy Network call for a dedicated SME strategy.
Today, SMEunited, EUROCHAMBRES and BusinessEurope reiterate the call of the European SME Envoy...
Education, training and skills
Financing research and innovation
EU business proposals to lead the global innovation race
- 30 concrete policy proposals for the new EU political cycle -
Today, BusinessEurope published its new position paper on “Research and Innovation in the New European Cycle”, defining our key b...
Financing research and innovation
Research and innovation in the new European political cycle
KEY MESSAGES
Research and innovation is a societal imperative. We constantly need to invent new solutions to tackle major challenges facing us such as climate change, the ageing population, poverty...
BusinessEurope is looking forward to working with the new Commission
Europe is at a crossroads. The European business community acknowledges the fresh approach trying to square the circle and to proactively address the key challenges facing us.
BusinessEurope Dir...
Corporate and legal
B20 and B7
European businesses call on the G7 to end trade tensions
As the Group of Seven prepares to meet in Biarritz, France on 24-26 August, BusinessEurope sends a strong message against trade tensions, in favour of free and open trade, supporting the critical role...
Digital economy
Artificial Intelligence recommendations
Key messages
The potential to derive the benefits AI technologies offer will rely on the ability for companies to: research, test, acquire a skilled workforce, exist in a vibrant data economy, have...