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ARTICLE – March 10, 2026
WTO Reform Essential for Stable Global Trade
The WTO provides predictable trade rules that Swedish businesses rely on daily. The Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé offers a key opportunity for members to agree on a concrete roadmap for reform, writes Ingrid Serup, trade policy advisor.
ARTICLE – March 4, 2026
EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act Raises Competitiveness Concerns
The European Commission has presented the Industrial Accelerator Act, which includes several proposals aimed at strengthening European industry and the EU’s resilience in an increasingly fragmented world. However, several of the proposals also entail significant risks, writes expert Stefan Sagebro.
ARTICLE – February 27, 2026
Provisional application of the trade agreement with Mercosur important
The EU’s trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) should enter into force immediately. The longer we wait, the greater the economic costs, writes Ingrid Serup, Advisor Trade Policy.
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.

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