ARTICLE17 January 2025

Europe urgently needs a reboot – to restore its competitiveness

BusinessEurope has unveiled its key business priorities for the upcoming EU cycle with the launch of their flagship report, ”Reboot Europe: Europe’s Economic Success – Everyone’s Business.”

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In collaboration with its 42 member federations from 36 European countries, BusinessEurope is presenting concrete proposals for a unified EU agenda.

European companies are overwhelmed by administrative burdens, while over-regulation holds back innovation. Gaps in the Single Market hinder the growth of SMEs and startups. To get Europe’s economy back on track, all EU policies must focus on attracting investment, driving innovation, and improving productivity.

”To strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, we need a robust business and investment climate that fosters innovation. This will be crucial in driving the green and digital transformation, enabling us to meet future challenges while creating sustainable growth and opportunities for European businesses.” Says Charlotte Andersdotter, International Director and Head of EU-office at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise

In the report, BusinessEurope highlights 8 key messages that are essential for a coherent competitiveness strategy

  • Sound economic policies
  • Open international trade and a secure world orde
  • Supportive climate and energy policies
  • A Single Market with less and smarter regulation
  • More opportunities for the EU digital economy
  • Ambitious research and innovation policies
  • Balanced employment and social policies
  • Preparing for the next enlargement

Read the full report here.

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