Exchange with WTO: business needs clear, enforceable rules |
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| On 13 September, BusinessEurope’s delegation led by our Deputy Director General Luisa Santos engaged in a productive dialogue with World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, during this year’s WTO Public Forum. |
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| The discussion focused on the crucial importance of rules-based trade and the WTO amidst rising geopolitical tensions and increasing protectionist measures.The delegation emphasised the European industry’s strong commitment to the WTO and the necessity for clear, enforceable rules. |
| Key priorities highlighted include making the moratorium on customs duties for electronic transactions permanent and ensuring the WTO has a fully functioning, binding dispute settlement system. These measures are essential for creating a stable environment for businesses to thrive. |
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Five key priority areas for trade |
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| Curious about how a proactive trade agenda can boost European competitiveness? Watch our Deputy DG Luisa Santos and Deputy Director Eleonora Catella dive into the five key priority areas from our latest position paper. |
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| Check out the programme and register here. |
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| The Domestic Advisory Groups, set up under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement to advise on the implementation of the agreement, meet today and tomorrow in Brussels. |
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“BusinessEurope, the EU’s main industry group, has warned that the amount of secondary legislation alone, stemming from laws announced in the last mandate, represents an 'imminent new tsunami' for EU companies”. |
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Evaluation of the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive
11 September
Read BusinessEurope's comments in response to the call for evidence. |
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