Publications
Emma Marcegaglia at COP21: Ministers’ last chance to reach meaningful agreement
EU industry still doesn't have level playing field with other major greenhouse gas emitters
Today at the global climate summit COP21 in Paris Emma Marcegaglia, President of BUSINESSEUROPE warned nego...
Challenged EU aviation sector needs efficient Single Sky
The European Commission’s aviation strategy presented today comes timely and is supported by European business because European aviation is facing severe challenges:
high costs;
looming capa...
EU circular economy: full-circle thinking is a good step
Full-cycle thinking, closer business and governmental cooperation and a long-term transitional perspective for the circular economy to be fully implemented are positive elements of the new package the...
EU Commission’s prospectus directive review can help companies to raise capital
Following the release of the European Commission’s proposals to review the prospectus directive, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer commented: “We appreciate the fa...
2016 Annual Growth Survey provides right focus for a renewed reform effort
Following the publication of the European Commission’s package to launch the European Semester, including the 2016 Annual Growth Survey, BUSINESSEUROPE Director General Markus J. Beyrer made the fol...
European social partners meeting on the state of the European Energy Union – Address by Markus J. Beyrer
Dear Vice-President Šefčovič,
We are grateful for the possibility to exchange views on the first state of the Energy Union. As I mentioned at our first meeting, we support your commitment to revit...
Interpretation of China’s protocol of accession to the WTO – Letter from BusinessEurope President and Director General to Commissioner Cecilia Malmström
A similar letter has been sent to Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, European Parliament President Martin Schulz, EP INTA Committee Chair...
EU needs stronger policy for small and medium-sized enterprises
Ahead of the European SME Assembly in Luxembourg on 19-20 November 2015 BUSINESSEUROPE and UEAPME published a video message and a joint statement today calling for a renewed and strengthened EU policy...