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Focus AreasCompetitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition. To maintain our position in the world, Europe needs to keep pace with global developments, being smarter and more sustainable. The Competitiveness & Innovation Working Group focuses on topics such as innovation, R&D, industrial policy, better regulation and the overall competitiveness of the European economy.

The Competitiveness & Innovation Working Group:

Martin Brudermüller face shot

Chair

Martin Brudermüller

Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors / BASF

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Convenor

Christina Gommlich

BASF

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Policy Director

Judith Ay

ERT

judith.ay@ert.eu

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Featured Documents

18 June 2023

ERT Letter to the European Council ahead of the Summit on 29 & 30 June 2023

The European Council Summit in the last days of June will take stock of the EU's progress in strengthening the its competitiveness in the global context. The Competitiveness package announced...
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13 June 2023

ERT – Appraisal of EU initiatives on competitiveness

Brussels, 13 June 2023: At a time of intensifying global competition, the issue of the EU’s competitiveness has gradually been gaining ground in the EU agenda. However, there are limitations in...
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27 March 2023

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...
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6 February 2023

ERT Letter to the EU Council ahead of the EU Summit on 9-10 February 2023

ERT is encouraged by the EU's determination to develop a strong and common response and welcomes the focus of the upcoming special European Council (9-10 February 2023) on improving European...
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12 December 2022

ERT Letter to European Council ahead of the European Council Summit on 15 December 2022

In advance of the European Council Summit on 15 December 2022, we are writing to share the views of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) on the urgent need...
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23 November 2022

CEO confidence drops to an all-time low in H2 2022

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...
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7 October 2022

ERT issues Industrial Competitiveness Alert

Soaring energy prices are currently precipitating an alarming decline in the competitiveness of Europe’s industrial energy consumers. In this short summary paper, ERT highlights the significant implications of the current...
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27 June 2022

The voices of European business jointly call for renewed economic integration in the EU

In the wake of last week's Summit of the European Council, five of the EU's largest cross-sectoral business associations joined forces today to issue a joint statement calling out the...
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15 June 2022

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...
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24 May 2022

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...
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7 December 2021

Europe’s industrial & technology leaders kick off campaign, calling for renewed integration to strengthen the EU Single Market

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...
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Competitiveness & Innovation


All Focus Areas

Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World

The European Union has benefited its citizens economically and socially, regardless of the current challenges.

CFO Platform

Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments.

Competition Policy

Unfair trading practices as well as the increasing dominance of global companies originating in the East and West are threatening Europe’s economy.

Competitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition.

Digital Transformation

The digital transformation of industry is a critical factor for Europe’s competitiveness, growth and jobs.

Energy Transition & Climate Change

The EU has taken a global lead in climate action - climate neutrality and global competitiveness must be mutually reinforcing.

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Europe’s greatest asset is its people and their diversity. We focus on bridging the skills gap and building an inclusive company culture.

Trade & Market Access

Free trade is one of the founding principles of the EU, and we need to take a stand to protect and preserve it.


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