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ARTICLE – January 25, 2022
Swedish Enterprise welcomes new research report on EU industrial policy
“A review of parts of the [EU’s] offensive industrial policy – industrial alliances and so-called Important Projects of Common European Interest – suggests that the policy will not be particularly successful.” This is the conclusion of Harry Flam, professor emeritus of international economics, in a recent report published by the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies, (SIEPS), in what in the opinion of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise amounts to a key contribution to the EU debate.
ARTICLE – January 25, 2022
Stop blaming the EU: the EU VAT Directive offers 100 “may” stipulations
Swedish VAT rules are dependent on the EU VAT Directive, but this does not mean that simplifications and improvements of the VAT rules are impossible. All too often, politicians and officials tell us that VAT rules cannot be changed because of the EU – but this is not entirely accurate.
ARTICLE – January 24, 2022
The DMA moving to trilogue negotiation
The pressure to finalise the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”) during the current French Presidency is strong, and the ambition is to complete the DMA before the French elections in spring. As the DMA is one of the most important new pieces of legislation for the business community, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise is following the ongoing legislative work closely.
ARTICLE – January 10, 2022
Service sector in focus as Swedish government defines EU agenda
The Swedish government has identified a need for a greater focus on the service sector in EU policy making and has defined a sharper set of policy objectives to that end.
ARTICLE – December 21, 2021
Swedish Enterprise on the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives
As several air pollutants can travel long distances, which could affect nearby countries, Swedish Enterprises welcomes initiatives that harmonises additional monitoring and modelling of ambient air in the EU.
ARTICLE – December 15, 2021
Marie Trogstam new Head of Department for Sustainability and Infrastructure
Marie Trogstam will be the new Head of Department for Sustainability and Infrastructure at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. She is currently Head of Sustainability at AFRY.
ARTICLE – December 13, 2021
Delays and price hikes hit imports
Almost three-quarters of importing Swedish companies are facing major problems with their supply chains, according to a survey by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. Steep price rises have now also emerged as a major new concern.
ARTICLE – December 12, 2021
Easier to trade services globally
The World Trade Organization has agreed to make it easier for service companies to trade with the rest of the world. ”It will be smoother, faster and less costly,” says Anna Stellinger, head of international and EU affairs.
ARTICLE – December 6, 2021
WTO Ministerial Conference postponed - a lost opportunity or an opportunity to reach the goal
The WTO is the primary enabler of rules-based international trade. However, several parts of the organisation urgently need to be modernised if it is to remain relevant in the future.
ARTICLE – December 1, 2021
Prioritise competitiveness and regulatory improvement during Sweden’s EU presidency
On 1 January 2023, Sweden assumes the presidency of the EU. This will provide an important opportunity for Sweden to set the agenda for what the EU should focus on, as well as to decide which issues and topics should be addressed and prioritised during Sweden’s six month-presidency.

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