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Harnessing Generative AI for Europe’s Industrial Future

Opportunities and Challenges

Executive Summary Generative AI (GenAI) emerges as a transformative strategic lever for European industry, [footnote shortcode="footnote_10201_1"] representing a profound opportunity to reinvigorate economic…

Coalition of 25 European associations calls for ‘more love for the Single Market’

European associations outline obstacles in the Single Market and call for renewal of the dynamic of European integration

In the Joint Statement issued today, this coalition of European associations underline the need for renewed focus on deepening the Single Market. The statement puts forward clear logic for fresh political investment in…

ERT Expert Paper: Connectivity is decisive for Europe’s competitiveness

Brussels, 24 November 2023: Secure, reliable & high-performing connectivity will be a major contributor to Europe’s economic wellbeing and competitiveness in the future, which will be defined by its path towards the…

ERT issue an Expert Paper on the ESG Ratings

Brussels, 16 October 2023: The latest call for evidence (June 2022) of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) confirmed that the market of ESG rating providers is very fragmented, with 59 providers being…

ERT issues Expert Paper on the EU Critical Raw Materials Act

Brussels, 12 September 2023: The EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRM Act) is an important first step towards securing a sustainable supply chain of critical raw materials for Europe - an indispensable factor in delivery…

Expert Paper – Contribution to the ESRS Consultation

The Expert Group on Sustainable Finance of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft delegated act on European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). We…

ERT – Appraisal of EU initiatives on competitiveness

Brussels, 13 June 2023: At a time of intensifying global competition, the issue of the EU’s competitiveness has gradually been gaining ground in the EU agenda. However, there are limitations in the EU’s institutional…

ERT’s CFO Platform raises its concerns about unclarity in the EU Taxonomy reporting rules

With the clock ticking on the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, ERT's CFO Platform has compiled its concerns about the practical implications of the current rules and asks whether their current design will be…

Summary Position – The Foreign Subsidies Regulation draft Implementing Regulation

ERT is concerned about the effects the proposed implementing Regulation for the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) would have on companies, public procurement procedures and M&A activity in Europe. We therefore…

Expert Paper – European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

ERT recognises the need for introducing ESRS to direct capital flows towards a more sustainable economy. We welcome the improvements that have been made by EFRAG following the consultation process, including the…

Expert Paper – Electricity Market Design

Deepen the internal energy market & improve access to competitive energy

Whilst this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Single Market, the EU is facing several challenges related to geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and an energy crisis of unprecedented proportions that…

ERT publishes Expert Paper on EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven tools to drive productivity and economic growth in Europe is vast. However, the European Union is behind its main competitors when it comes to investments in…

Expert Paper – The Digitally-Enabled Workforce of the Future

European Flex Work Today & Tomorrow

Around the world, COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to digital and flexible workplaces. New technologies will transform the way work is done, boosting productivity while giving employees flexibility in where,…

European industry shares its learnings & recommendations on flexible working

Brussels, 13 December 2022: As the world continues to adjust to the new working patterns that emerged during the Covid pandemic, ERT today releases a new paper, aimed at sharing knowledge and best-practices on the…

Expert Paper – Boosting the EU Hydrogen Economy

In the last two years, the momentum for the deployment of hydrogen (H2) worldwide has accelerated in an unprecedented manner. Globally, close to 700 projects have been announced, and $250 billion of investments are…

Expert Paper – Single Market for Energy

European markets for gas and electricity were successfully established in the last 20 years and have generated clear benefits for European consumers and industries. However, these markets have come under pressure since…

Expert Paper – Accelerating Decarbonisation

Fostering an accelerated energy transition towards a competitive, secure and decarbonised energy model plays a key role to tackle the additional challenges arising from the surging energy prices. The current energy…

ERT Expert Paper – Action Plan for a Digitally Enabled Green Transition

ERT calls for an EU action plan for the twin transition with six core recommendations for EU policy

Europe’s political leaders have set important ambitions for the transition that the EU economy and society must undergo during the coming decades. The EU and the Member States have agreed clear targets for making the…

ERT response to EC on reforms to merger control process (Simplified Procedure)

The Competition Policy Working Group of ERT welcomes the European Commission’s continued engagement with stakeholders on revisions to certain procedural aspects of EU merger control. As noted in ERT’s submission to…

ERT response to EC consultation on draft Horizontal BERs and Guidelines

The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) welcomes the European Commission’s public consultation on its draft revised Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations (BERs) and Horizontal Guidelines published on 1 March 2022.…