In a survey of CEOs of large companies on the reform of the EU single market, the governments of member states came off worst. The Competitiveness Council was also concerned with the hurdles of the internal market.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The Council Presidency has sent other governments an initial negotiation package on the new Multiannual Financial Framework. In it, the Danes confirm the structural reform of the Commission, but demand more say.
By Till Hoppe
This time, the European Parliament of Enterprises took place without any members of the EU Commission. Company representatives see this as a “fatal signal”.
By Till Hoppe
The multibillion-euro “Scale-up Europe” fund, with which the EU Commission wants to promote the growth of start-up companies, is taking shape – but so far with no participation from the German financial sector.
By Silke Wettach
Climate protection is a growth market offering entrepreneurial opportunities and can improve the competitiveness of the economy. This is demonstrated in a new study by Deloitte and KfW Research. KfW has announced that it will also invest in climate action in Brazil.
By Alexandra Endres
Belgium's concerns have prevented an agreement on the use of frozen assets. Despite this, Zelenskyy is calling for faster action. Meanwhile, talks on climate policy went better, although the most important decisions are still pending.
By János Allenbach-Ammann, Stephan Israel and Lukas Knigge
Chinese manufacturers are developing new automotive products twice as fast as their Western competitors. Why is this and what solutions are there?
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU Commission President is calling on business associations in Berlin to stand up for her competition agenda. The BDI, BDA, DIHK and the skilled crafts sector should campaign for the omnibus packages in the Council and European Parliament.
By Till Hoppe
The AI Act is one of the laws that the Commission wants to include in the planned digital omnibus. This is intended to be a first step towards simplifying European digital legislation.
By Corinna Visser
One year after the publication of his report, the former Italian prime minister has criticized its slow implementation and the unwillingness to tackle radical changes. Business representatives are calling for greater efforts to support the internal market.
By János Allenbach-Ammann, Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz
