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ArticleEurope 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.
ArticleIreland’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.
ArticleThe competitiveness blind spot
The summer of 2026 may become a defining moment for Europe’s competitiveness agenda. The Commission has announced presentations of Innovation Act, Startup and Scaleup Strategy as well as proposed changes to the rules on public procurement. There are also substantial discussions on research policy.
ArticleSimplification in Focus as D9+ Met in Luxembourg
Regulatory simplification, digital sovereignty, and European competitiveness were the topics when ministers and business representatives from the D9+ countries met recently. The message from the business community was clear: focus must be on simplifying and implementing existing rules.
ArticleThe 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.
ArticleStreamlining European preference – keep it targeted and workable
In its response to the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise calls for simpler rules, greater legal certainty and an outward-looking approach to trade and supply chains.
ArticleA 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.
ArticleB9+ 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.
