Focus Areas

The fragile economic recovery is accompanied by difficult lending conditions. However unevenly distributed, this affects companies across Europe as do tighter financial reporting obligations for listed companies, which raises the cost of capital, credit and may put a disproportionate burden on...

The European Union has benefitted its citizens economically and socially, regardless of the current challenges. In addition to the invaluable achievements of peace and cultural exchange, the Single Market has created a wider choice of goods and services at lower costs. Also by adopting a...

Digitisation is one of the strongest drivers for increasing growth, strengthening competitiveness and boosting employment through the renaissance of European industry. It offers opportunities for existing and new businesses in all sectors. In order to regain its industrial strength, the European...

Energy policy and climate action are cornerstones for building a sustainable future for Europe. The challenges in both fields remain however huge and are interlinked. The availability of a sustainable and affordable low carbon fuel mix is crucial for the European Union to enable its economy to...

Europe’s greatest resource is its people. In a globally competing world, the future of Europe and its industries depends on the workforce of today and tomorrow. Europe can improve its innovation capacity and productivity by fostering people's skills throughout their lives while setting the right...

Europe needs to transform itself to keep pace with global developments in order to sustain and strengthen the well-being of our societies. If we are to lay the foundations of our future competitiveness and prosperity, Europe must offer an attractive environment for investment. A modern...

Globalisation, rapid technological change and market dynamism are intensifying competition in EU markets and worldwide. EU competition policy, which is central to the proper functioning of the internal market, should therefore be adapted to the global economy and made fit for dynamic markets....

International trade and investment flows are crucial elements of European companies' competitiveness in a global economy. Appropriate policies open new opportunities to export products and services and to get access to foreign markets to ensure Europe's growth and jobs.