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Single Market Completion
Amid geopolitical uncertainty and stalling growth, CEOs urge EU-27 to swiftly advance Single Market completion
CEO Confidence drops across the globe: in Europe, China and the US. European CEOs observe a decline in the investment climate in USA since the start of the year and unpredictability in China. Faced with a highly…...
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Complete to Compete: the Single Market Strategy needs more ambition, headline target & milestones
Brussels, 21 May 2025: As a longstanding champion the EU Single Market, the European Round Table for Industry is issuing this reaction to the European Commission’s new Single Market Strategy* announced earlier…...
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Europe’s corporate leaders gear up to meet Europe’s Competitiveness challenge: harnessing security and the Single Market
CEOs & Chairs of Europe’s major companies meet with Draghi ERT announces revision of its work to reflect changing geopolitical circumstances and priorities of the new von der Leyen Commission Rome, 19 May…...
- Expert Paper, Press Release
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ERT: In a changing global order, Europe must modernise its Competition Policy
30 April 2025, Brussels: The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today published its latest expert paper "Strengthening Europe’s Competitive Edge", outlining a bold and comprehensive agenda for modernising EU…...
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Europe’s industrial leaders deeply regret U.S. administration’s decision to impose tariffs
Brussels, 03 April 2025: The European Round Table for Industry deeply regrets the Trump administration’s decision to impose tariffs, as it will have an intensely disruptive effect on the prosperity of citizens,…...
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ERT acknowledges first important steps by EU Commission to implement Draghi Report
Brussels, 26 February 2025: The European Industry Summit took place earlier today, chaired by Dr Ilham Kadri, President of CEFIC and Vice-Chair of ERT. It was an occasion at which Commission President Ursula von der…...
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ERT delegation visits Poland, meets with Ministers Domanski and Paszyk
Warsaw, 21 February 2025: With Poland currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union until July, a delegation from the European Round Table for Industry (ERT), led by ERT Chair Jean-François van…...
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A compass to move Europe forward
Brussels, 29 January 2025: In a rapidly evolving global context, Europe urgently needs to set out its path to restoring competitiveness. Today, the European Commission has delivered an ambitious compass that clarifies…...
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Europe’s business leaders would ‘choose Europe’, if Draghi Report is fully implemented
86% of CEOs & Chairs in ERT believe that full implementation of the Draghi Report would improve conditions in their sector 80% would invest in the EU rather than elsewhere within 3 years, if…...
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Leaders of Europe’s top companies commit to restoring EU competitiveness by backing full implementation of Draghi and Letta reports
Madrid, 18 November 2024: The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) met in Madrid yesterday and today for its annual autumn plenary. Hosted by José-María Álvarez-Pallete, Chairman & CEO of Telefónica and chaired…...
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ERT gathers in Madrid
Madrid, 17 November 2024: The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) gathers in Madrid today and tomorrow for its annual autumn Plenary Meeting. The meeting is hosted by José-María Álvarez-Pallete, CEO of Telefónica…...
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R4E unveils new AI-enriched chapter in the Reskilling revolution: the New Career Network
24 October 2024, Brussels, Lisbon, Madrid: Four years into the Reskilling for Employment (R4E*) initiative, today marks the launch of the latest development in ERT’s efforts to build a better reskilling culture in…...
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ERT: Draghi’s antidote to “the slow agony of decline” is ambitious and doable, Member States must play their part
Brussels, 9 September 2024: In unveiling his much awaited diagnosis for European competitiveness earlier today, Professor Mario Draghi has conducted a serious and comprehensive review of the EU’s place in the world –…...
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Anthony Gooch Gálvez appointed Secretary General of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT)
Brussels, 5 September 2024: The European Round Table for Industry is delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Gooch Gálvez as its new Secretary General, the sixth in its 41-year history. 1 2 A…...
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Europe’s next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) needs a major upgrade
Brussels, 19 July 2024: In the latest of a series of actions highlighting concerns for Europe’s competitiveness, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today issues a new paper addressing the importance of EU…...
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ERT congratulates President von der Leyen on securing a second term as European Commission President
BRUSSELS, 18 July 2024: Following today’s European Parliament vote in support of a second term for European Commission President von der Leyen, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) congratulates the President.…...
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Confidence rebounds among European business leaders, yet their prospects are better outside Europe
Business confidence among Europe’s CEOs & Chairs returns to its highest level since May 2022 CEOs concerned that Europe-China bilateral relations will continue to deteriorate, reflecting several friction points …...
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ERT embraces difference with a new toolkit for workplace inclusion and diversity
BRUSSELS, 15 April 2024: Company culture has become a major differentiator. Companies are increasingly measured on how they value diversity and inclusion and create work environments where every individual feels…...
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Europe’s energy transition: ERT releases analysis on the EU’s competitiveness for energy-intensive industries and state of energy infrastructure
New ERT reports by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) lay out the state of play and articulate the challenges in Europe’s energy transition
Brussels, 9 April 2024: As the countdown continues to the European elections and appointment of the next European Commission later this year, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) releases two reports focusing on…...
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An ice-bath for EU leaders. Competitiveness is crumbling: Europe’s business case needs a rebuild
BRUSSELS, 18 March 2024: As the clock ticks down to the European elections in June and Professor Mario Draghi’s upcoming report on Europe’s Competitiveness, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today releases its…...
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Major industrial leaders meet at COP to report on green transition and pathway to a sustainable future
Dubai, 3 December 2023: The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) brings its voice to the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai this…...
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CEO confidence withers in Europe as regulation weighs down competitiveness
Europe’s corporate leaders pessimistic about prospects of short-term recovery in Europe
Brussels, 15 November 2023: Business confidence among CEOs and Chairs of many of Europe’s largest companies has fallen back into negative territory, reflecting current economic conditions and the weight of complex…...
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ERT Vision Paper: Europe’s corporate leaders call for renewed EU integration as focus for EU from here to 2030
Brussels, 26 October 2023: As many in the EU policy sphere look to prepare the ground for next year’s European Parliamentary elections and new European Commission, the European Round Table for Industry releases its…...
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European Reskilling initiative R4E gathers key partners in Gothenburg
Gothenburg, 17 October 2023: Today, experts from all over Europe in HR, public affairs, education and communication are gathering for a two-day workshop in Gothenburg. The meeting is organised by Reskilling 4 Employment…...
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Reskilling initiative R4E: gaining traction in the European Year of Skills
Brussels, 9 June 2023: As human resources experts and policymakers gather in Brussels for the Making Skills Count conference marking the onset of the European Year of Skills, ERT’s initiative Reskilling 4 Employment…...
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Business confidence stabilises, but Europe’s competitiveness is on the decline
CEO Confidence returns to positive territory, but Europe’s competitiveness as a base for industry is weakening
Brussels, 23 May 2023: Today’s report reveals the latest sentiments for the economic and business outlook among European business leaders and reflects the challenges facing companies in Europe across a range of…...
- Press Release, Statement
ERT gathers in Dublin, meets Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup
DUBLIN, 22 May 2023: The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) met in Dublin yesterday and day, as part of its semi-annual meetings. This year’s spring meeting, hosted by Tony Smurfit, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Group,…...
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European industrial & technology leaders share ideas for boosting innovation made in Europe
BRUSSELS, 27 March 2023: As the European Union finds itself balancing technological change, fierce global competition and increasingly delicate geopolitics, it has become all too clear that those who lead in innovation…...
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ERT delegation meets Prime Minister Sánchez
MADRID, 14 March 2023: With the upcoming Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union due in the second half of this year, Members of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) met with Prime Minister Pedro…...
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ERT delegation meets Prime Minister Kristersson and EC President von der Leyen in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM, 3 March 2023: Under Sweden’s current Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Prime Minister Kristersson, European Commission President von der Leyen and Members of the European Round Table for…...
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European industry shares its learnings & recommendations on flexible working
Brussels, 13 December 2022: As the world continues to adjust to the new working patterns that emerged during the Covid pandemic, ERT today releases a new paper, aimed at sharing knowledge and best-practices on the…...
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ERT welcomes Council position on AI
Brussels, 6 December 2022: Earlier this year, the European Commission presented a proposal laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act). ERT supports its vision of creating…...
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ERT optimistic for progress in third EU and U.S. TTC meeting
In advance of today’s Trade & Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Washington DC, European business leaders expresses their support for its objectives and faith in the ability of the TTC to deliver progress. The…...
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CEO confidence drops to an all-time low in H2 2022
Pessimism dominates, but European business leaders hold firm on green transition investments
Brussels, 23 November 2022: The results of a new survey released today reveal the latest sentiments for the economic and business outlook among European business leaders and reflect the challenges facing some of…...
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ERT delegation meets President Macron in Paris
PARIS, 22 November 2022: A delegation of Members of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) met with President Macron in Paris yesterday evening, also joined by Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the Internal…...
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ERT highlights the gap between EU visions and realities as geopolitics puts competitiveness in the spotlight
BRUSSELS, 15 June 2022: At the Competitive Europe Summit in Brussels today, Dr Martin Brudermüller, Chair of ERT’s Committee for Competitiveness & Innovation and Chairman & CEO of BASF SE, announced ERT’s latest…...
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Jean-François van Boxmeer succeeds Carl-Henric Svanberg as Chair of ERT
BRUSSELS, 25 May 2022: At the ERT Plenary in Copenhagen earlier this week, the Members of ERT elected a new Chair of the organisation for a two-year term: Jean-François van Boxmeer, current Chairman of Vodafone…...
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Falling optimism, but European business leaders’ investment intentions remain even as economic impact of war bites
Brussels, 24 May 2022: A new report released today reveals the latest sentiments for the economic and business outlook among European business leaders and reflects the challenges facing some of Europe’s most…...
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ERT delegation meets President Macron, Chancellor Scholz, President von der Leyen and President Michel in Paris
PARIS, 1 March 2022: President Macron, Chancellor Scholz, European Commission President von der Leyen, European Council President Michel and a delegation of Members of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) met in…...
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ERT’s reskilling initiative moves up a gear with R4E website launch
R4E is now up and running in Portugal, Spain and Sweden with national websites connecting workers with opportunities
BRUSSELS, 17 February 2022: The new year has kicked off in earnest for the Reskilling for Employment initiative (R4E) with the launch of a dedicated website. R4E is now up and running in Portugal, Spain and Sweden with…...
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Europe’s industrial & technology leaders kick off campaign, calling for renewed integration to strengthen the EU Single Market
Nearly forty years after its first call for the Single Market, ERT launches a new campaign, with analysis, recommendations & 30 stories by leaders
BRUSSELS, 7 December 2021: As the European Union is actively pursuing feedback from citizens through its ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe, this morning the leaders of some of Europe’s most prominent global…...
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Economic confidence among Europe’s industrial leaders cools as supply chain issues, inflation cloud the horizon
Latest survey of ERT Members by the Conference Board on economic confidence, inflation risks, climate legislation and the EU Single Market
BRUSSELS, 24 November 2021: A new report released today reveals the latest sentiments among the CEOs and Chairs in Europe, for the economic and business outlook, while also flagging some potential risks on the…...
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Conclusions of the ERT Plenary of European business leaders in Bilbao
BILBAO, 22 November 2021: Following several significant summits (G20, COP26) in the past weeks, the past two days saw Bilbao play host to the European Round Table for Industry’s (ERT) twice yearly meeting of business…...
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Europe’s industrial leaders share their view on how to make Open Strategic Autonomy work
BRUSSELS, 5 JULY 2021: As optimism grows in Europe for a rapid post-pandemic recovery, Europe’s industrial leaders today release a new publication addressing trade policy in an altered global landscape. Informed by…...
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Europe’s industrial leaders look to post-COVID economy with surging confidence and a watchful eye on trade risks
BRUSSELS, 19 MAY 2021: A new report released today reveals significant optimism among the CEOs and Chairs in Europe, for the economic and business outlook, while also flagging some potential risks on the horizon. The…...
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Europe’s industrial leaders spell out key performance indicators for the EU’s digital transformation
BRUSSELS, 3 MAY 2021: Following the launch of the European Commission’s Digital Compass in March, corporate leaders from across the industrial & technological landscape have weighed in with their position on the…...
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Europe’s industrial leaders voice their support for EU climate goals and share ideas to empower transition
To achieve the green & digital transitions, alignment of major strands of energy politics and industrial competitiveness will be needed
Support of European industrialists comes during a critical week for the EU as a 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target is on agenda of EU Summit ERT’s endorsement of the Green Deal net-zero target is a…...
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Corporate leaders in Europe look ahead with cautious optimism
...and renewed faith in globalisation
Despite a strong resurgence of COVID-19 infections across the continent in September and October, industrial leaders in Europe are cautiously optimistic about business prospects as the new year approaches. The…...
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Industrial leaders call out lack of implementation of the EU Industrial Strategy
ERT reiterates urgent need for implementation of EU Industrial Strategy and proposes 28 Key Performance Indicators to measure progress
BRUSSELS, 4 November 2020: Against a backdrop of increasing volatility in global trade, a cross-section of leaders¹ from some of Europe’s biggest multi-national companies issued a vehement call this morning for a more…...
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ERT launches new toolkit to promote knowledge exchange in Inclusion & Diversity
Compendium & campaign bring together 25 initiatives by 20 companies
The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today releases a new toolkit of case studies to promote Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) from some of European industry’s biggest and best known brands, led by…...
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Latest analysis of 5G roll-out in Europe reveals slow progress
Deployment of 5G in Europe is being outpaced by other regions
BRUSSELS, 18 SEPTEMBER 2020: As agitated geopolitics and disinformation cast a shadow on the deployment of 5G technology in various countries, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today releases an…...
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European industrial leaders support the Next Generation EU recovery plan
As many European countries move to gradually reopen their economies, European corporate leaders today announced their support for European Commission (EC) President von der Leyen’s Next Generation EU recovery plan¹…...
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Top European corporate leaders hopeful of post-COVID rebound, but do not expect V-shaped recovery
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, ERT released the results of a economic confidence survey of its Members for H1 2020.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the results of a new survey of the leaders of some of Europe’s biggest industrial and technology companies released today, reveal new insights into the current levels of economic…...
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European industry playing a vital role in the fight against COVID-19
As the world grapples with the challenges of containing the COVID-19 outbreak and treating those already affected, some of the Europe’s best known multinationals have been actively engaged – donating medical resources…...
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Europe’s Industrial Leaders call for urgent action as new report shows Europe falling behind globally
Industry leaders want to work with new EU leadership to deliver for citizens
BRUSSELS, 09 December 2019 – The leaders of Europe’s biggest multi-national companies have united to call for an ambitious new industrial strategy to put the region at the forefront of efforts to tackle the major…...
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President Macron, Chancellor Merkel and President-elect von der Leyen meet ERT delegation in Toulouse
TOULOUSE - President Macron, Chancellor Merkel, European Commission President-elect von der Leyen and Members of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) met in Toulouse today to discuss the best ways to enable a…...
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Robert O’Meara appointed to new Communications role at ERT
ERT announces the latest addition to its secretariat – Robert O’Meara has been appointed to the newly created role of Communications Director. ERT brings together CEOs and Chairs of Europe’s largest industrial…...
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European Business Leaders call for an EU Competition Policy fit for the global stage
BRUSSELS, 07 October 2019 - Leaders of some of Europe’s largest employers have today called for an EU competition policy which would allow European businesses to compete successfully at scale in today’s globalised and…...
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Joint Statement for an ambitious Horizon Europe Programme
Research and Innovation
Building on our Joint Letter with Nobel laureates (click here), ERT and 90+ European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders, urge the EU Institutions to make research, development…...
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Business leaders from U.S., Europe and Japan support a revitalized multilateral trade system
Washington, Brussels, Tokyo - In a joint statement, the U.S.-based Business Roundtable (BRT), the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT) and KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) shared their support for the…...
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Nobel laureates and business leaders urge for investment in EU research & innovation
Call for a minimum investment of €120 billion in Horizon Europe to maintain momentum
More than 20 Nobel Prize laureates and other international award winners have joined with over 40 leaders of Europe’s largest companies to urge political leaders across the EU to support an ambitious European research…...
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Frank Heemskerk appointed Secretary General of the European Round Table of Industrialists
The European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT) has appointed Frank Heemskerk as ERT Secretary General with effect from 1 January 2019. He will take over from Brian Ager who will retire in January after 8 years in the…...
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Chancellor Merkel, President Macron and President Juncker meet the European Round Table of Industrialists
Chancellor Merkel, President Macron, European Commission President Juncker and Members of the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT) met today at Schloss Meseberg near Berlin. ERT, whose Members include some of…...
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European business leaders urge for transatlantic dialogue on trade
The European Round Table deeply regrets the decision of the US administration to impose new tariffs on European steel and aluminium manufacturers. These duties will not only damage world trade, they will disrupt supply…...
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Carl-Henric Svanberg appointed Chairman of the European Round Table of Industrialists
Carl-Henric Svanberg, current Chairman of BP and AB Volvo, has been appointed Chairman of the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT). Carl-Henric, a Member of the ERT since 2010, is one of Europe’s most…...