we are BusinessEurope we are BusinessEurope we are the voice of 25 million European businesses we are the voice of 25 million European businesses industrial leaders industrial leaders micro, small and medium-sized companies micro, small and medium-sized companies pioneering unicorns
 pioneering unicorns and guardians of European quality and tradition and guardians of European quality and tradition European businesses are diverse and dynamic European businesses are diverse and dynamic contributing €9.1 trillion in added value contributing €9.1 trillion in added value employing 65% of the active population employing 65% of the active population investing €253 billion in R&D
 investing €253 billion in R&D
 we stand up for companies across the continent we stand up for companies across the continent to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment we are BusinessEurope we are BusinessEurope we are the voice of 25 million European businesses we are the voice of 25 million European businesses industrial leaders industrial leaders micro, small and medium-sized companies micro, small and medium-sized companies pioneering unicorns
 pioneering unicorns and guardians of European quality and tradition and guardians of European quality and tradition European businesses are diverse and dynamic European businesses are diverse and dynamic contributing €9.1 trillion in added value contributing €9.1 trillion in added value employing 65% of the active population employing 65% of the active population investing €253 billion in R&D
 investing €253 billion in R&D
 we stand up for companies across the continent we stand up for companies across the continent to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment to ensure growth, competitiveness and employment

BusinessEurope is the leading advocate for growth and competitiveness at European level.

We stand up for companies across the continent and campaigning on the issues that most influence their performance.

A recognised social partner, we speak for enterprises of all sizes in 36 European countries whose national business federations are our direct members.

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Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy
Trade and international relationsBilateral relationsUnited States

Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy

03 April 2025Read more
‘Empowering Europe’ panel discussion

‘Empowering Europe’ panel discussion

26 March 2025Read more
Strengthening European competitiveness: The Maltese perspective
Economy and competitiveness

Strengthening European competitiveness: The Maltese perspective

25 March 2025Read more
Tripartite Social Summit: Europe can only be as strong as its economy
Economy and competitivenessStructural reforms and economic governance

Tripartite Social Summit: Europe can only be as strong as its economy

20 March 2025Read more
How to strengthen gender equality in Europe
Social policyDiversity and equal opportunities

How to strengthen gender equality in Europe

07 March 2025Read more
EU businesses’ take on Clean Industrial Deal and 1st EU Omnibus
Better regulation and burden reductionIndustry and sustainabilityClimateEnergy

EU businesses’ take on Clean Industrial Deal and 1st EU Omnibus

27 February 2025Read more
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Reform Barometer 2025: High regulatory burden continues to deter investment

Reform Barometer 2025: High regulatory burden continues to deter investment

Reform Barometer 2025: High regulatory burden continues to deter investment

This report analyses Europe’s global competitiveness performance on the basis of key indicators such as public finances, business environment and the labour market. It reveals serious concerns among the European business community about the EU’s investment climate.

Read the full BusinessEurope Reform Barometer.

Reducing regulatory burden

Reducing regulatory burden

Reducing regulatory burden

We propose 68 targeted actions to comprehensively reduce the growing regulatory burden on business.
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Warsaw Declaration

Warsaw Declaration

Warsaw Declaration

Our message to the Polish EU Presidency: to remain an anchor of peace, prosperity, and stability, Europe must act decisively to strengthen its economy.
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Reboot Europe

Reboot Europe

Reboot Europe

Europe urgently needs a reboot to restore its competitiveness. From implementing sound economic policies to preparing for the next enlargement – check business priorities for the new EU cycle.
Find out more on the Reboot Europe website

 

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BUSINESSEUROPE Reform Barometer 2025 – EU in a new political cycle: Competitiveness as a true priority in a complex global context
Economy and competitivenessStructural reforms and economic governance

BUSINESSEUROPE Reform Barometer 2025 – EU in a new political cycle: Competitiveness as a true priority in a complex global context

19 March 2025Read more
Proposal for a Regulation on the “eDeclaration” – a BusinessEurope position paper
Social policyMobility and migration

Proposal for a Regulation on the “eDeclaration” – a BusinessEurope position paper

13 March 2025Read more
Joint statement on the proposed Late Payment Regulation
SMEs and entrepreneurship

Joint statement on the proposed Late Payment Regulation

13 March 2025Read more
Revision of Regulation 883/2004 on the Coordination of Social Security Systems – Joint employers statement
Social policyLabour markets reform agenda

Revision of Regulation 883/2004 on the Coordination of Social Security Systems – Joint employers statement

12 March 2025Read more
Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy
Trade and international relationsBilateral relationsUnited States

Reciprocal US tariffs undermine the Transatlantic economy

03 April 2025Read more
Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US
Trade and international relationsBilateral relationsUnited States

Additional duties on cars and car parts will harm both Europe and the US

27 March 2025Read more
High regulatory burden continues to deter investment, new business survey finds
Economy and competitivenessStructural reforms and economic governance

High regulatory burden continues to deter investment, new business survey finds

19 March 2025Read more
Additional US tariffs on steel and aluminium are a lose-lose for both sides of the Atlantic
Trade and international relationsBilateral relationsUnited States

Additional US tariffs on steel and aluminium are a lose-lose for both sides of the Atlantic

12 March 2025Read more
IFRS Foundation Exposure Draft: Due Process Handbook – Letter from Erik Berggren to the IFRS Foundation
Corporate and legal affairsFinancial reporting & accounting standards

IFRS Foundation Exposure Draft: Due Process Handbook – Letter from Erik Berggren to the IFRS Foundation

27 March 2025Read more
Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Coreper and Members of the European Parliament ahead of their vote on the Omnibus proposal
Better regulation and burden reductionIndustry and sustainabilityResponsible business conduct

Letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Coreper and Members of the European Parliament ahead of their vote on the Omnibus proposal

24 March 2025Read more
Tangible improvements in the EU investment location are urgently needed – Message to European Council meeting on 20-21 March 2025
EU Council & Presidency

Tangible improvements in the EU investment location are urgently needed – Message to European Council meeting on 20-21 March 2025

18 March 2025Read more
Exposure Draft 2024/8: Provisions-Targeted Improvements – Proposed amendments to IAS 37 – Letter from Erik Berggren to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
Corporate and legal affairsFinancial reporting & accounting standards

Exposure Draft 2024/8: Provisions-Targeted Improvements – Proposed amendments to IAS 37 – Letter from Erik Berggren to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)

11 March 2025Read more
Bringing Europe back on track in a challenging geopolitical environment as an attractive, competitive and investment friendly location that protects and creates quality jobs – Tripartite Social Summit, 19 March 2025 – Address by Fredrik Persson
Social policyEU social dialogue

Bringing Europe back on track in a challenging geopolitical environment as an attractive, competitive and investment friendly location that protects and creates quality jobs – Tripartite Social Summit, 19 March 2025 – Address by Fredrik Persson

19 March 2025Read more
How to enhance the conditions for productive investment and quality jobs in Europe? – High level meeting with social partners, 16 October 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson
Social policyEU social dialogue

How to enhance the conditions for productive investment and quality jobs in Europe? – High level meeting with social partners, 16 October 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson

16 October 2024Read more
La Hulpe high-level conference on the European pillar of social rights – Address by Markus J. Beyrer
Social policyLabour markets reform agendaIndustrial relations and EU labour law

La Hulpe high-level conference on the European pillar of social rights – Address by Markus J. Beyrer

16 April 2024Read more
An economically and socially strong Europe to play its role in the world – Tripartite Social Summit, 20 March 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson
Social policyEU social dialogue

An economically and socially strong Europe to play its role in the world – Tripartite Social Summit, 20 March 2024 – Address by BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson

20 March 2024Read more
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