Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
We represent the Swedish Businesses in the EU
ArticleBusinessEurope urges swift delivery on competitiveness agenda
As geopolitical tensions rise and economic pressures intensify, BusinessEurope is calling on EU policymakers to move from ambition to delivery. In a position paper, the organisation outlines urgent actions needed in 2026 to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.
Digital Omnibus on the Data Act – a necessary measure
The EU’s Digital Omnibus is an important step in creating a more unified and legally certain framework for data sharing, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise concludes in a position paper.
ArticleOpportunity to Improve the AI Act – Will the EU Seize the Moment?
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise considers the EU’s Digital Omnibus on AI to be a first step towards a more predictable and less bureaucratic regulatory framework capable of strengthening competitiveness, writes Carolina Brånby, Director, Digital policy.
ArticleNational reforms are crucial to strengthening capital markets in the EU
There is a strong political ambition to develop the EU’s capital markets. The drivers are well known: Europe needs to mobilise more private capital for investments that strengthen competitiveness and enable the twin transitions. , writes experts Fredrik Sjögren och Victor Snellman.
ArticleMajor foregone benefits due to delayed Mercosur agreement
The EU’s inability to finalise the trade agreement with Mercosur has resulted in substantial losses in export revenues and GDP gains, according to a new study. The losses are real, and will increase substantially with further delays, writes Björn Wedin, Trade Policy Advisor.
ArticleFour suggestions for Better Regulation within the EU
The growing volume and complexity of regulations in the EU have contributed to increasing regulatory challenges for businesses. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise therefore welcomes the EU’s increased focus on competitiveness and Better Regulation, writes expert Eva Häussling.
ArticleDo we need a waste legislation?
The path to a circular economy demands a more radical mindset. We must scrap the patchwork of waste regulations born out of a linear logic and begin speaking about circular business models and true resource efficiency, writes Marcus Wangel, Director of Environmental Policy.
