The European Council to pave the way for a sound economic security strategy

As European leaders meet in Brussels today, we urge them to use all the tools at their disposal to strengthen Europe’s position in the world. They need to lower the cost of energy and reduce the regulatory burden in order to improve the business climate and attract more investments in Europe.

In view of the latest developments in the aggression war by Russia against Ukraine, we reiterate our support to Ukraine, its people and their European ambitions. To help overcome the consequences this brutal war has inflicted on our economy,

diversification of both export and import markets is essential. The EU needs to strike the right balance between protecting its security interests and maintaining a conducive environment for trade and investment.

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Companies' biggest challenges

50% of Europe’s aluminium production has been wiped out because of the energy crisis – warns Nick Bitsios from Mytilineos. High costs and barriers created by regulations are also big challenges for companies.
Watch him explain.
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EU-Philippines trade relations

How can the EU and Philippines develop closer trade and investment ties? Minister Alfredo Pascual, Secretary of the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry, and business representatives from both sides discussed relaunching negotiations of a free-trade agreement at a business roundtable that took place at BusinessEurope on 27 June.

Did you know?

Skills shortages and policy responses needed were discussed at a joint social partners seminar on 27 June. Read our new statement on this.

Quote of the week

"To support SMEs in turbulent times, we need to put competitiveness at the centre of EU debate and tackle the cumulative burden of existing and incoming EU legislation".

Christoph Bausch, Chair of our Better Regulation Working Group, at the European Parliament SME Intergroup breakfast on 27 June.

Latest letters and statements

Foreign subsidies - Reducing administrative burden is key

26 June

Read the letter from Markus J. Beyrer to Vice-President Vestager and Commissioner Breton

Towards an EU action plan to address labour and skills shortages

27 June

Read our statement

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