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ARTICLE — 18 december 2024

The EU needs to be open and assertive in its new trade policy

EU trade policy must continue to be open and primarily focused on market access, whilst at the same time also be vigilant in an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment. Open trade and sustainability should also be mutually supportive, write experts Henrik Isakson och Ingrid Serup.

ARTICLE — 12 december 2024

The trade agreement with Mercosur a milestone

With the the free trade agreement with Mercosur, European companies gain increased access to a large market, and the EU strengthens ties with a like-minded partner in a time marked by uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, writes experts Ingrid Serup and Björn Wedin.

ARTICLE — 11 december 2024

Swedish SMEs: EU must reduce the regulatory burden

The new European Commission must prioritise competitiveness and a reduction in regulatory burdens, say Swedish SMEs.

ARTICLE — 11 december 2024

”More investments in the defence industry will be needed”

COMPANY PERSPECTIVE: Over the past year alone, Saab has hired 3,000 people and more will be needed. ”Now, more people realise the importance of having a European defence industry”, says Peter Hultin, head of Saab’s Brussels office.

ARTICLE — 9 december 2024

The Power of AI in the Workplace

Any future EU initiatives on AI at work should aim to create opportunities for European companies to fully leverage the potential of AI-driven management tools.

ARTICLE — 5 december 2024

Would an omnibus legislation reduce the administrative burden and increase the competitiveness of European businesses?

The experts Sofia Bildstein-Hagberg and Maria Althin wonder whether omnibus legislation reduces the administrative burden and increases the competitiveness of European businesses.

ARTICLE — 4 december 2024

The Clean Industrial Deal – high ambitions and broad measures requested

The European Commission, that just took office on December 1st, is currently working on the Clean Industrial Deal (CID). The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise is now publishing a number of key messages that we believe are important to consider.

ARTICLE — 4 december 2024

IPCEI – not as equal as claimed

Important Projects of Common European Interest play a prominent role in industrial policy in Europe. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise have conducted an analysis that shows there are big differences in how different countries use the tool.

ARTICLE — 29 november 2024

Biodiversity is an increasingly important consideration for business

A growing body of research is showing that there are financial risks associated with biodiversity impacts. However, wider awareness of this remains low in the business community.

ARTICLE — 27 november 2024