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ARTICLE — 25 februari 2021

Swedish Enterprise’s input to the EU Industrial Forum

The ideal way to develop a sustainable industrial strategy is to learn from prior mistakes; this means avoiding protectionism and focusing on competitiveness for businesses. These are the main messages the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise’s offer to the new European Industrial Forum.

ARTICLE — 24 februari 2021

Increased red tape and costs for Swedish businesses after Brexit

22 % of Swedish firms trading with the UK has already experienced problems and another 12 % expect to do so. These are the major findings in a survey we recently conducted among Swedish firms trading with the UK.

ARTICLE — 18 februari 2021

Modernization of the design protection

It is called for a modernization of the design protection.

ARTICLE — 18 februari 2021

Non-agri GIs – is the EU-commission trying to solve a problem that does not exist?

A harmonized protection of non-agri GIs within the EU will solve a problem that does not exist.

ARTICLE — 17 februari 2021

Swedish Enterprise on the evaluation and revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive

One important step in achieving targets for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050, will be to ensure that where energy is consumed, it is consumed in the smartest and most efficient way possible. Energy efficiency is therefore an important tool in reaching our climate targets.

ARTICLE — 17 februari 2021

Swedish Enterprise’s response on how the Renewable Energy Directive should be revised

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise supports the objectives of the European Green Deal and the implementation of Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). We therefore suggest maintaining RED II without any further changes.

ARTICLE — 10 februari 2021

Confederation of Swedish Enterprise responds to consultation on Sustainable corporate governance

The European Commission is set to propose a legislative framework for sustainable corporate governance in Q2-2021. This initiative aims to “improve the EU regulatory framework on company law and corporate governance” and is said to include new rules on corporate governance as well as new rules on due diligence in supply chains.

ARTICLE — 9 februari 2021

Ensure the ePrivacy Regulation supports the Digital Decade

This year, 2021, is expected to be a pivotal one for data use in the EU, with several new initiatives that will increase access to data to help promote innovation, strengthen competitiveness and create a green and digitally efficient society. In order for all of this to become a reality, however, the ePrivacy proposal currently on the table must be improved, clarified and based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

ARTICLE — 8 februari 2021

Historical agreement on the Swedish labour market

The unions Kommunal and IF Metall – large unions within LO, the Swedish Trade Union Confederation – have joined the agreements on work life security, transition, and employment protection between Svenskt Näringsliv, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, and PTK, the Council for Negotiation and Cooperation.

ARTICLE — 5 februari 2021

Welcome, Charlotte Andersdotter!

Charlotte Andersdotter holds a master’s degree in economics from Umeå University and, in various roles, has devoted the majority of her career to research, innovation and industrial development. On 1 February, we had the pleasure of welcoming her to a new position, as the new head of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise’s EU office.

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