Today, we unveil our business priorities for the next EU cycle: "Reboot Europe: Europe’s economic success – everyone’s business". This will be the focus of our event this evening in the European Parliament, which will bring together MEPs and the leadership of our member federations. "Europe’s economy is falling behind", said our President Fredrik Persson. "EU’s economic stagnation threatens our ability to achieve the vital green, digital, social and security transitions. We are calling for a reboot of European policies in this new EU cycle to address the structural weaknesses that are undermining our companies’ efforts to deliver for society. EU leaders have acknowledged that Europe’s prosperity is under threat and have committed to making competitiveness the top priority for the next five years. Now is the time for action. Today, we propose concrete actions for the EU to take during the first 100 days and beyond. These include cutting red tape, reducing energy costs, diversifying export and import markets, boosting the digital economy and fostering innovation.” Read more
Poland took over the Presidency of the EU Council at a critical moment for the European Union. In this context, the Council of Presidents of BusinessEurope gathered in Warsaw to define the business priorities for the Polish EU Presidency and adopted the Warsaw Declaration. "A strong and competitive economy is the foundation for Europe’s security", said BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson. "To continue being an anchor of peace, prosperity, and stability, Europe must act decisively to strengthen its economy and close the widening competitiveness gap towards our major competitors. We are looking forward to collaborating constructively with the Polish EU Presidency that begins alongside the new European Commission’s term, presenting a vital opportunity to reboot EU policies and drive investment and growth. - Read more in ourWarsaw declaration
BusinessEurope completed a timely mission to China to discuss with key stakeholders the way forward for the EU-China relations. Our delegation, including Director General Markus J. Beyrer and Deputy DG Luisa Santos, engaged with high-level Chinese officials from the Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). BusinessEurope also held its annual dialogue with the Chinese Centre for International Economic Exchanges and met with the EU Delegation, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and BDI. During these talks, the BusinessEurope delegation emphasised that China will remain a vital trade and investment partner for the EU, but that the growing imbalances in the bilateral economic relationship must be addressed. The EU uses trade defence tools in a WTO-compliant way considering the overall EU interests when adopting the measures – China should acknowledge this approach and follow a similar one. Read our full paper on EU-China relations.
Presidents and Directors General of BusinessEurope’s member federations gathered in Warsaw today at the invitation of our Polish member Lewiatan, where they discussed economic priorities with Polish leaders. The Polish EU Presidency, beginning alongside the new European Commission’s term, presents a vital opportunity to reboot EU policies and drive investment and growth. Presenting our Warsaw Declaration outlining business priorities, President Fredrik Persson emphasised: "To remain an anchor of peace, prosperity, and stability, Europe must act decisively to strengthen its economy and close the widening competitiveness gap with major global players. Security will be the central theme of the incoming presidency, and today we underline that a strong and competitive economy is the foundation for Europe’s security.” - Read more
Today, we have published a new paper outlining our priorities for EU-China relations over the coming EU cycle. How should the EU engage with China in an ever challenging geopolitical context? Watch our DG Markus J. Beyrer comment on the evolving dynamics, key challenges, and strategic responses, presenting our new paper.
A robust intellectual property policy is key to boosting innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. What’s needed to unleash its potential and help make Europe an attractive hub for investment? Our Director Pedro Oliveira and Senior Adviser Elena Bertolotto explain.
15/01/2025
Reports and studies
Europe needs an urgent reboot to restore its competitiveness
01/01/2025
Position papers
Key business priorities for the Polish EU Presidency
11/12/2024
News
BusinessEurope in Beijing: The way forward for the EU-China relationship
29/11/2024
Press releases
Business message to the EU Polish Presidency
20/11/2024
Video messages
The EU must take a strategic, long-term, and unified approach to China
15/11/2024
Video messages
Unlocking EU competitiveness: The critical role of intellectual property
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