Flagship Publications

4 July 2024
Tech, AI & Data

The Digital Transformation of Industry

In this publication, ERT considers current state of the EU's digital transformation and articulates what the CEOs & Chairs in ERT believe should be the digital priorities for the next EU mandate (2024 to 2029). It also includes insights from the Capgemini Research Institute, based on a survey of 1,800 executives across 30 countries (excluding Members of ERT), underscoring the urgency and widespread support for the recommendations.
18 March 2024
Trade & Economic Security R&D, Innovation & Skills

ERT 2024 Competitiveness and Industry Benchmarking Report

As the European elections approach and many in the EU wait for Professor Mario Draghi’s report on Competitiveness, what can be done to improve the business case for operating and investing in the EU? ERT’s latest report brings together 38 KPIs and shines a light on the current state of play of Europe’s competitiveness vis-à-vis its global peers and competitors. What are our strengths and where do have to do better? Find out more in this publications which explores these questions across the various dimensions of competitivenees: EU Single Market – Technological Leadership – Regulatory Environment – Digital Transformation and the Green Transition.
26 October 2023
R&D, Innovation & Skills

ERT Vision Paper 2024-2029: Securing Europe’s Place in a new world order

As many in the EU policy sphere look to prepare the ground for next year’s European Parliamentary elections and new European Commission, this latest publication addresses the key European issues and recommendations of the CEOs and Chairs of some of Europe’s most significant industrial and technology companies, operating worldwide. The publication articulates consensus and recommendations that ERT has forged among its 60 strong membership of CEOs and Chairs qnd set the tone for a series of deep dive-publications in the coming months.
27 March 2023
R&D, Innovation & Skills

Innovation made in Europe: Setting the foundation for future competitiveness

ERT's latest flagship is all about one of key determinant's of what makes a country or region competitive - their capacity to innovate. With policy recommendations and over 30 stories on innovation, this flagship highlights how Europe has fallen behind in innovation and what needs to happen for it to regain the lead.
15 June 2022
R&D, Innovation & Skills

2022 ERT Competitiveness & Industry Benchmarking Report

ERT’s latest edition of its Benchmarking Report, brings together data analysis across 64 different key performance indicators, and provides recommendations on where Europe is losing pace against its competitors, where it's holding ground and where it can still take the lead.
3 May 2021
Tech, AI & Data R&D, Innovation & Skills

Mapping a New World with the EU Digital Compass

ERT's publication addressing a wide range of different strands relating to digital developments. These include investment, hardware, cloud & edge cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and more.
10 December 2020
Tech, AI & Data R&D, Innovation & Skills Energy Transition & Clean Industry

Making the most of Europe’s Climate Leadership

ERT’s flagship publication addressing various aspects of energy transition and the EU Green Deal, featuring a wide variety of case studies.
7 October 2019
Industrial & Competition Policy

Competing at Scale

ERT’s flagship publication on EU Competition Policy.

Our Focus

ERT was born out of a desire for concerted and decisive action to create stronger economic cooperation across Europe. Our ambition remains the same: to promote sustainable growth and prosperity in Europe. We have eight focus areas dedicated to subjects that culminate in delivering practical advice to policymakers and governments.

Security, Defence & Dual Use

Security, defence, and dual-use technologies are vital to Europe's industrial resilience, technological sovereignty, and global competitiveness in an increasingly complex and interconnected geopolitical landscape.

Single Market Completion

The EU Single Market enables free movement and economic integration. ERT champions its completion, backing Enrico Letta’s report and urging broader scope and faster implementation.

CFO Platform

The CFO Platform aims to build consensus on how the EU can restore the business case for investing in Europe.

Industrial & Competition Policy

Aligning EU industrial and competition policy supports innovation and strategic sectors while preserving fair markets, enabling Europe to compete globally without undermining the Single Market.

Trade & Economic Security

In a fragmented global trade landscape, ERT unites European industry insights to promote fair, stable, and mutually beneficial trade amid rising geopolitical and protectionist pressures.

Tech, AI & Data

Digital transformation is vital for Europe’s competitiveness. The Tech, AI and Data Group promotes cross-sector strategies to harness innovation while protecting consumers and addressing societal challenges.

Energy Transition & Clean Industry

European industry backs decarbonisation and clean energy while protecting competitiveness. It seeks policies enabling a green transition without triggering deindustrialisation or weakening Europe’s industrial base.

R&D, Innovation & Skills

Driving EU policy on R&D, innovation, and skills, fostering investment, talent development, and education-industry alignment to boost Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.