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ARTICLE – February 9, 2026
Confederation of Swedish Enterprise supports move on Better Regulation
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to update and strengthen the EU’s Better Regulation framework. A modern, predictable and evidence‑based law‑making system is essential for competitiveness, innovation, legal certainty and growth.
ARTICLE – February 6, 2026
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.
ARTICLE – February 6, 2026
BusinessEurope 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.
ARTICLE – February 4, 2026
Opportunity 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.
ARTICLE – January 27, 2026
National 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.
ARTICLE – January 21, 2026
Major 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.
ARTICLE – January 14, 2026
Four 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.
ARTICLE – December 1, 2025
The EU-Commission’s 2030 Consumer Agenda and what it means for businesses
The European Commission’s Consumer Agenda partly fulfills the demands highlighted by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, but more focus is needed on strengthened competitiveness and burden reduction, writes Eva Häussling, policy expert consumer & marketing law.
ARTICLE – November 28, 2025
EU listens to Nordic GDPR proposals, but several questions remain
The European Commission is rapidly proposing regulatory simplifications in the so-called Omnibus proposals. The digital omnibus is an important step towards a more modern and proportionate approach to data protection, but it falls short of the EU’s own simplification targets.
ARTICLE – November 28, 2025
EU pauses rules on high-risk AI – but companies still have work to do
The European Commission is proposing amendments to its AI Regulation. The most significant change is that the start of the high-risk rules will be pushed back until harmonised standards and support tools are in place. This aligns with the position of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.