(AGENPARL) – Fri 06 February 2026 BusinessEurope urges EU institutions to move from ambition to delivery
(Brussels, 6 February 2026)
Today BusinessEurope is issuing a clear and urgent call for action to the EU institutions: it is time to move from ambition to delivery on the competitiveness and regulatory burden reduction agenda. BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson said:
“The EU is at an inflection point, and such moments require more than having the right intentions. To meet this moment, the EU must turn its positive ambition on competitiveness into decisive action that makes a real difference for companies on the ground.
The business community stands ready to support these efforts which is why BusinessEurope is issuing this strong call for action and concrete proposals on how to boost European competitiveness. The EU needs to fully capitalise on the potential of its single market, lower energy prices and put the right conditions in place to attract private investments, develop new ideas and commercialise them in Europe. This must coincide with an ambitious trade and diversification agenda, effective carbon leakage measures and a tangible reduction in regulatory burden for companies.
What businesses need now is clarity, speed, and results that have real impact for companies on the ground. If we want Europe to stay strong, we must act decisively – and make 2026 the year we deliver.
Europe’s economic strength is the foundation of its prosperity and its position in the world. The EU has all the ingredients it needs to secure a more prosperous future, but it must act before it is too late.”
To read BusinessEurope’s full “From Ambition to Delivery” publication, click here.
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About BusinessEurope: As Europe’s largest business organisation and a recognised European social partner, BusinessEurope is a leading advocate for growth and competitiveness at the EU level. Founded in 1958, we speak for enterprises of all sizes in 36 European countries whose 42 national business federations are our direct members.
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