A secure Europe: Business side of Europe’s defence
What does Europe’s security have to do with its competitiveness? A great deal. “If we don’t have a good defence for Europe, businesses will have a hard time thriving. We see this from the hybrid and cybersecurity threats we are facing and the disruptions they create in our supply chains”, says BusinessEurope’s VP in charge of Security and Defence Klaus Holse in this Espresso Briefings episode. Speaking to our Communications Director Sofiya Yevchuk ahead of last week’s event on security,...
15 Sept 2026
Back to business with our new President
In this episode, our new President, Maciej Witucki, talks about the big topics for European businesses this autumn – from cutting regulatory burden to turning Europe’s competitiveness agenda into real results. We also discuss his priorities as President, what he hears from companies on the ground, and what Europe can learn from Poland’s economic transformation. And if you’d like to get to know our new President a little better, stay until the end. We put Maciej through our Espresso Rou...
25 Jun 2026
Looking back, looking ahead: Fredrik Persson reflects on four years as our President
With one more week as President of BusinessEurope, Fredrik Persson looks back on four years marked by the post-pandemic, the energy crisis and major geopolitical shifts in this special episode of Espresso Briefings. He shares his perspective on the challenges facing European business, the lessons learned, and what lies ahead for Europe’s competitiveness. Special thanks to Alan Sherlock, Manager of Strategic Engagement at Ibec, for once again taking the microphone for our Espresso ...
7 May 2026
Europe Day Special: Big ambitions for Europe’s small businesses
As Europe Day approaches, it’s a good moment to ask: what does European cooperation really deliver for businesses on the ground? For small and medium-sized enterprises, the answer is crucial – it can mean the difference between staying local and scaling across borders. Our Communications Director, Sofiya Yevchuk, is joined by Ema Paulino, Chair of BusinessEurope’s Entrepreneurship and SME Committee and an entrepreneur in Portugal’s pharmaceutical sector. Together, they explore what’s holding ...
8 Apr 2026
Navigating Europe’s digital rulebook
How does Europe’s digital rulebook, built on risk-based compliance and proportionate data protection, impact innovation and cross-border operations? In our latest Espresso Briefing podcast, we take a closer look at how the evolving digital framework is impacting businesses across the EU, from how they use data to how they operate across borders and deploy new technologies. Our recent publications point to a growing challenge: increasing complexity, uneven enforcement and rising co...
25 Mar 2026
Why intellectual property matters for Europe
Our Senior Legal Adviser Elena Bertolotto explores the challenges, global landscape, and policy changes needed to strengthen Europe’s intellectual property framework. IP is at the heart of Europe’s competitiveness, a key driver of how companies turn innovation into real economic value. Yet Europe still faces fragmentation, uncertainty, and growing pressure from faster-moving global competitors.
11 Mar 2026
From Diagnosis to Delivery, Reform Barometer 2026
Europe’s political ambition on competitiveness has increased, but delivery still lags behind. Our DG Markus J. Beyrer discusses the key findings from BusinessEurope’s Reform Barometer and what businesses say are the main obstacles to productivity, innovation and growth.
25 Feb 2026
Advancing gender equality in the workplace
As International Women’s Day approaches, we put the spotlight on advancing gender equality in the workplace as a driver of skills, innovation and competitiveness. Gabriella Sebardt, Chair of our Equal Opportunities Network, reflects on the progress being made on the ground, the role of enterprises in building a more inclusive and resilient European economy, and the clear message employers across Europe want to see delivered this year.
11 Feb 2026
Inside BusinessEurope’s 2026 Call to Action with Fredrik Persson
In this episode, we explore BusinessEurope’s call to action for 2026, a focused set of priorities to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the year ahead. Our President Fredrik Persson explains why urgent and united action from European leaders is needed now, not just to keep pace, but to take the lead.
28 Jan 2026
Omnibus packages
This episode takes a closer look at a new tool that has quickly become central to the EU’s regulatory agenda: omnibus packages. These are designed to be fast‑moving, cross‑cutting simplification initiatives to reduce burdens, improve clarity, and help restore Europe’s competitiveness. Our Director for Legal Affairs Pedro Oliveira guides us through what they are, why they matter, and what the first of these packages - Omnibus 1 - means for European companies.
15 Jan 2026
Year in review
2025 was a year of transition and renewed focus on competitiveness, and 2026 is set to be just as decisive! In Episode 2 of Espresso Briefings, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer offers his perspective on the major developments in 2025, from the Omnibus packages and the EU-Mercosur agreement to the Clean Industrial Deal. He also outlines key milestones for 2026 and what it all means for European business.
17 Dec 2025
The EU–Mercosur agreement: key insights
Our Deputy Director General, Luisa Santos, is in conversation with Alan Sherlock, Acting Director for Communications, about one of today’s most debated trade topics, the EU–Mercosur trade agreement: why it matters, what’s at stake, and what it would mean for Europe’s competitiveness.
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