Publications
Better regulation
Transparency of trilogues – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
Despite recent efforts to improve the transparency of trilogues, these continue to take place behind closed doors without the possibility for stakeholders to follow or contribute to the debates. This...
Better regulation
Public stakeholder consultations – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
Consultations should not be done pro forma on predetermined outcomes. Political decisions, in particular decisions on the preferred policy option, should be based on all evidence available, including...
Better regulation
The REFIT platform – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
BusinessEurope is positive on the work of the REFIT-platform and its impact on better regulation. Because the platform has been able to put forward high-quality opinions on a wide variety of issues fo...
Bilateral relations
EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement is a milestone in international trade
Speedy ratification is essential
Today, the EU and Japan will sign the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, four years after the launch of the negotiations. This ambitious and comprehensive free...
Bilateral relations
EU and China need to advance talks on investment, overcapacity to benefit both economies
Today European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meet on the occasion of the EU-China Summit, taking place in Beijing, Chi...
Financing research and innovation
BusinessEurope comments on Horizon Europe
KEY MESSAGES
BusinessEurope acknowledges the European Commission’s efforts to increase spending on research and innovation but would have liked to see even more ambition. The proposal is not...
Digital economy
Taxation of the digital economy – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
BusinessEurope believes that agreements on changes to international tax rules regarding the digitalised economy should take place at the global level. This can ensure a global level pl...
Accounting harmonisation
The fitness check on the EU framework for public reporting by companies – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Valdis Dombrovskis
Dear Vice-President,
The Fitness Check on the EU Framework for Public Reporting by Companies
I write to you regarding the Fitness Check on the EU Framework for Public Reporting by Companies. Busines...
Corporate and legal
The EU proposal on whistleblower protection – Comments
Key messages
European companies are committed to preventing infringements of laws and codes of conduct. Being compliant with rules and maintaining a strong reputation are fundamental matters for ev...
Data protection
Europe should counter cybersecurity threats now
Today, the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee agreed its position on the Cybersecurity Act and signalled its intention to proceed towards opening up negotiations with...
Access to finance / financial affairs
Cross-border payments – Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to MEP Roberto Gualtieri
The position paper attached to this letter can be downloaded from this page....
Bilateral relations
Consumers/marketing
Representative actions for the protection of the collective interest of consumers (collective redress) – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key messages
Consumer protection is important for business: strong consumer protection rules across the EU foster consumer trust and commerce. Likewise, competition provides the best incentive for...
Bilateral relations
New BusinessEurope President Pierre Gattaz: EU to retain leadership in times of trade protectionism
Today, Pierre Gattaz has taken office as President of BusinessEurope. CEO of Radiall and former President of the French business and employer federation Medef, he is succeeding Emma Marcegaglia. Two o...
EU single market
A bumpy road for EU mobility and road transport drivers
Today the European Parliament voted on the first EU mobility package and did not support the exclusion of international transport operations (transit, bi-lateral and cross-trade) from the posting of w...
Education, training and skills
Future European Social Fund – Better supporting capacity building of social partner organisations
Introduction and project aims
The aim of this project on ‘The European Social Fund: Supporting Social Dialogue at National, Regional and Local Level’ was for the European cross-indus...
Company law
The EU company law package – a BusinessEurope position paper
Main messages
BUSINESSEUROPE welcomes the EU Company Law Package which aims to facilitate companies’ use of digital technologies, whether in the creation of a new company or in updating busines...
European Council
EU Summit should act against protectionism and strengthen the EU
Ahead of the June EU Summit, European business supports EU leaders in their actions against protectionism. Europe must be united, strong and smart to respond to the current challenges.
EU growth is...