New EU Commission confirmed: High time to focus on Europe’s economic renaissance

27 November 2024 - BusinessEurope welcomes today’s European Parliament vote confirming the new European Commission College under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen.

BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson said:

"We congratulate President Ursula von der Leyen and her whole College on their confirmation. The timely approval of the new Commission is good news for Europe. The European Union now urgently needs a bold agenda to restore its competitiveness, empower businesses, attract investment and drive innovation.

Echoing the recommendations of the Draghi and Letta reports, we call on the new European Commission to urgently propose a coherent competitiveness strategy to steer our economic ship back on course. It will be key to reduce the energy cost gap with our major competitors while staying on track for the green transition, reduce the regulatory overburden on European companies, speed up permitting procedures, and diversify our export and import markets.

The European business community stands ready to support the new European Commission and its President in the necessary efforts to make sure that Europe becomes the best place to live, work and do business again."