Business leaders exchange views with EU officials

A delegation of 35 business leaders from our Advisory and Support Group, headed by our President Fredrik Persson and Director General Markus J. Beyrer, met with EU representatives on 16 November in Brussels.

A wide range of topics was discussed, including the economy, the Green Deal, trade, enlargement and EU budget with Executive Vice-Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis and Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioners Johannes Hahn and Paolo Gentiloni, and the Director General

of the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Gert Jan Koopman. The meetings took place at the Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission.

Discussing economic security

Our members met with European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss economic security on 15 November. European business' main messages were: we need the right balance between security, openness and competitiveness; de-risking strategies depend on new market opportunities for companies; new measures should be proportionate, targeted and precise; and business engagement is key.

State of the EU economy

What to expect of the EU economy in 2024 and what is needed to boost long-term prosperity? Watch our Chief Economist James Watson comment on the findings of our Autumn Economic Outlook.

Importance of EU-New Zealand trade agreement

The European Parliament will vote on the EU-New Zealand free trade agreement on 21 November. With its consent, the Parliament will send an important message to third countries on the EU’s openness. Watch our Deputy Director Eleonora Catella explain.

Did you know?

Quote of the week

“It is high time that the EU acknowledges the role of economic migration in helping to address Europe’s labour and skills needs”

Our Director General Markus J. Beyrer commenting on the publication of the Skills and Talent Mobility package by the European Commission on 15 November.

Latest letters and papers

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

14 November

Read our call for harmonisation and complementarity of reuse and recycling

Second-stage consultation of social partners on a possible action further improving the quality of traineeships

7 November

Read our response

Upcoming events

28-29 November
European Business Summit

30 November-12 December
COP28 UAE

30 November
The European Education Area: A reality for all

4 December
5th UfM Trade and Investment Forum

4-5 December
European Migration Forum

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