Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
We represent the Swedish Businesses in the EU
ArticleCompetitiveness and quality jobs go hand in hand
The European Commission’s Quality Jobs Act must focus on simplification, competitiveness and respect for national labour market models.
From Risk and Resource Dependency to Resilience
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise has produced a new report to deepen understanding of the links between businesses’ dependence on nature, the risks arising from changing natural conditions and the need for greater resilience.
ArticleStronger Financing for Europe’s Competitiveness
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and the European Commission organised EU Finance Day 2026. The event brought together policymakers, financial institutions, industry representatives and entrepreneurs to discuss how better access to finance can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.
ArticleFinally, a proposal on IP in public procurement
The EU Commission has published proposals for two major legislative packages: one on public procurement and the European Innovation Act. Both contained long-awaited provisions on how intellectual property rights may and should be handled in public procurement, writes Christina Wainikka.
Europe needs greater digital capacity, not digital isolation
Europe needs more cloud and AI capacity. The Cloud and AI Development Act can help, but only if it strengthens investment, innovation and competitiveness, writes Carola Ekblad, expert Digital Policy.
ArticleEuropean Preference risks raising costs and weakening competitiveness
The debate on European Preference in the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has largely focused on resilience and reducing strategic dependencies. A new report finds that these objectives may come with significant trade-offs in terms of costs, competition and long-term competitiveness.
ArticleRegulatory simplification must become a strategic priority for the EU
The EU’s increased focus on regulatory simplification and the use of omnibus packages is welcome. However, significant work remains to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses.
ArticleSwedish business calls for stronger EU growth agenda
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise is urging Sweden’s next government to make growth a guiding principle of its EU policy, with a stronger focus on competitiveness and faster decision-making.
ArticleEurope needs better pensions — not one-size-fits-all rules
The European Commission has presented a comprehensive pension package. Although the ambition is commendable, the EU’s effort must not undermine well-functioning national pension systems, writes David Johnsson, Director International Employment Affairs.
