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Charlotte Andersdotter, chef på Svenskt Näringslivs EU-kontor i Bryssel.
NyhetCompetitiveness and quality jobs go hand in hand
The European Commission’s Quality Jobs Act must focus on simplification, competitiveness and respect for national labour market models.
NyhetEuropean Preference risks raising costs and weakening competitiveness
The debate on European Preference in the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has largely focused on resilience and reducing strategic dependencies. A new report finds that these objectives may come with significant trade-offs in terms of costs, competition and long-term competitiveness.
Europe needs greater digital capacity, not digital isolation
Europe needs more cloud and AI capacity. The Cloud and AI Development Act can help, but only if it strengthens investment, innovation and competitiveness, writes Carola Ekblad, expert Digital Policy.
NyhetFinally, a proposal on IP in public procurement
The EU Commission has published proposals for two major legislative packages: one on public procurement and the European Innovation Act. Both contained long-awaited provisions on how intellectual property rights may and should be handled in public procurement, writes Christina Wainikka.
NyhetRegulatory simplification must become a strategic priority for the EU
The EU’s increased focus on regulatory simplification and the use of omnibus packages is welcome. However, significant work remains to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses.
NyhetEurope needs better pensions — not one-size-fits-all rules
The European Commission has presented a comprehensive pension package. Although the ambition is commendable, the EU’s effort must not undermine well-functioning national pension systems, writes David Johnsson, Director International Employment Affairs.
NyhetIreland’s EU Presidency must accelerate actions to improve European competitiveness
Ahead of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents gathered in Dublin. ”Delivering impactful action to put the European economy back on track is more urgent than ever”, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson says.
NyhetThe Swedish Government Calls for Renegotiation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Sweden has paused the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The government is instead calling for the directive to be renegotiated and its entry into force postponed. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise welcomes the decision.
NyhetA perfect storm for the EU’s energy and climate policy debate
Any short-term solution that the European Council concludes next week should in our view avoid disincentivizing tackling the structural problem of Europe’s energy supply, writes expert Stefan Kvarfordt.
NyhetB9+ Calls for Ambitious Simplification of EU Digital & AI Rules
B9+ strongly welcome the European Commission’s commitment to further simplification through the Digital Fitness Check.
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- Nyhet – 12 oktober 2026
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The European Commission’s Quality Jobs Act must focus on simplification, competitiveness and respect for national labour market models.
- Nyhet – 9 oktober 2026
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Europe needs more cloud and AI capacity. The Cloud and AI Development Act can help, but only if it strengthens investment, innovation and competitiveness, writes Carola Ekblad, expert Digital Policy.
- Nyhet – 7 oktober 2026
Finally, a proposal on IP in public procurement
The EU Commission has published proposals for two major legislative packages: one on public procurement and the European Innovation Act. Both contained long-awaited provisions on how intellectual property rights may and should be handled in public procurement, writes Christina Wainikka.
- Nyhet – 30 september 2026
Europeisk preferens riskerar att öka kostnaderna och försvaga konkurrenskraften
Debatten om europeisk preferens i EU:s föreslagna förordning Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) har i stor utsträckning handlat om resiliens och minskade strategiska beroenden. En ny rapport visar att dessa mål kan medföra svåra avvägningar.
- Nyhet – 30 september 2026
European Preference risks raising costs and weakening competitiveness
The debate on European Preference in the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has largely focused on resilience and reducing strategic dependencies. A new report finds that these objectives may come with significant trade-offs in terms of costs, competition and long-term competitiveness.
- Nyhet – 9 september 2026
Regulatory simplification must become a strategic priority for the EU
The EU’s increased focus on regulatory simplification and the use of omnibus packages is welcome. However, significant work remains to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses.
- Nyhet – 24 juni 2026
Europe needs better pensions — not one-size-fits-all rules
The European Commission has presented a comprehensive pension package. Although the ambition is commendable, the EU’s effort must not undermine well-functioning national pension systems, writes David Johnsson, Director International Employment Affairs.
- Nyhet – 25 maj 2026
Ireland’s EU Presidency must accelerate actions to improve European competitiveness
Ahead of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents gathered in Dublin. ”Delivering impactful action to put the European economy back on track is more urgent than ever”, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson says.
- Nyhet – 7 maj 2026
Security and defence policy needs to be integrated into Europe’s competitiveness strategy
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- Nyhet – 22 april 2026
The Swedish Government Calls for Renegotiation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Sweden has paused the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The government is instead calling for the directive to be renegotiated and its entry into force postponed. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise welcomes the decision.
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