BUSINESSEUROPE is the leading advocate for growth and competitiveness at European level, standing up for companies across the continent and campaigning on the issues that most influence their performance. A recognised social partner, they represent over 20 million small, medium and large companies in 34 European countries whose national business federations are their direct members.
The organisation's headquarters are in Brussels, in the heart of EU institutions. They represent their member federations and are the voice of European business in the EU policy-making process. They interact with the European Parliament, Commission and Council.
The work of BUSINESSEUROPE is organised in seven main policy committees (Economic & Financial Affairs Committee, Entrepreneurship & SME Committee, Industrial Affairs Committee, Internal Market Committee, International Relations Committee, Legal Affairs Committee, Social Affairs Committee) that are composed of experts nominated by member federations, as well as the working groups that debate proposed EU legislation and come to a consensus on the impact these proposals have on enterprises. Each year BUSINESSEUROPE produces around 100 positions papers in the areas listed above and are the important advocacy tools which ensure the employers’ interests are taken into account when legislation is decided.
Currently, BUSINESSEUROPE has 40 direct members with MEF as a member since July 1st 2008.
adapted from BUSINESSEUROPE website
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