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Joint call for a rapid adoption of the postponement of phase-in disclosure requirements for first wave CSRD undertakings

We, the undersigned associations, express our collective support for the European Commission’s delegated act, adopted on 11 July, on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to pause additional phase-in…

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…

ERT response to EFRAG’s public call for input on sustainability reporting

This paper is the European Round Table for Industry’s (ERT) formal response to EFRAG’s 2025 consultation on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Set 1, particularly focusing on ESRS S1.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

ERT joins industrial coalition calling for fast-track adoption of longer transition periods for CSRD and CS3D

ERT is part of a joint statement by a broad coalition of European and international industry associations, urging EU policymakers to swiftly adopt the proposed longer transition periods for the Corporate Sustainability…

Simplifying the EU Taxonomy – ERT response

This paper by the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) responds to the European Commission’s draft delegated act on simplifying the EU Taxonomy framework. European industry's experience of the EU Taxonomy to date…

ERT’s new Expert Paper: Harnessing Generative AI for Europe’s Industrial Future

The latest ERT Expert Paper on Generative AI highlights how GenAI presents an extraordinary, unprecedented opportunity to enhance productivity, reshape and redefine industries and strengthen Europe’s position in…

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…

ERT’s vision for the Clean Industrial Deal

In this extensive position paper, the European Round Table for Industry articulates its views on the various facets of policymaking that need to go into the Clean Industrial Deal. This encompasses circularity,…

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…

Joint Statement: A stronger Europe through research & innovation

Joint Statement

Achieving the vision to “put research and innovation at the heart of our economy” is essential for addressing Europe’s most pressing challenges. These include closing the innovation gap, advancing competitiveness while…

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…

ERT shares its thoughts on how to reduce the reporting burden in the EU

Ahead of the Simplification package, ERT's CFO Platform shares its thoughts on how the EU's upcoming Omnibus regulation can simplify reporting burden.

Sustainability is both a key driver for decision-making & a factor in securing competitive advantage for companies. ERT is deeply convinced of the value of disclosing information on sustainability performance so…

ERT meets European Council President, António Costa

Brussels, 5 December 2024: A delegation from the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) meets the newly arrived President of the European Council, António Costa, in Brussels today. The meeting is part of a longstanding…

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…

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…

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…