EUROPEAN UNION

BUSINESSEUROPE message to the Spring European Council on 14-15 March 2013

European Commission starts tackling tax fraud and evasion in the EU

Four Bulgarians have been approved for participation in the reference groups of the European project ESCO

EU and US must urgently provide revised “Safe Harbor”

Bulgaria's Rural Development Programme for 2014-2020 approved by European Commission

Winter 2014 forecast: Recovery gaining ground

BUSINESSEUROPE has published its November Economic Outlook.

Bulgarian Tourist Websites Among the Most Correct

Ultimate EC warnings on Bulgaria for 4 infringement procedures

Bozhidar Danev will be a member of the Board of ESCO in the next term of office

A new tool for partner and project search is developed, aiming to support the partnership process in the program Horizon2020

Only 23% of key structural reforms implemented across EU Europe’s competitive position weakening as a result

Bulgaria is not ready for eurozone definitely: economist

EC Exposes Inefficient Polices of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council

SOCIAL DIALOGUE PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

EU unveils plans for historic single energy market

EP to Vote Resolution Against South Stream

BUSINESSEUROPE released a brochure on the future of social Europe

Philippe de Buck: EU to invest in education, science and infrastructure

Prague asks the Commission to react

Cypriot Presidency priorities as presented in EP committees

BIA: Every sixth unemployed young people up to 25 years has never commenced work

Finland to compensate industry for CO2 market costs

The European Commission launched a website to help businesses apply for EU financing

EU Solidarity Fund: Commission moves to help Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria after May's major floods

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Euractiv: Commission says Bulgaria broke partners' confidence

State Aid to FIB in Line with EU Rules, Commission Says

EC with more recommendations to Bulgaria

BUSINESSEUROPE BROCHURE “SINGLE MARKET: THE WAY FORWARD”

Crisis puts European social model to serious test

Minimum prices block competition: Bozhidar Danev, BIA

The future of Bulgarian business after January 1st 2007 was discussed between the EU member-states ambassadors, BIA representatives, and branch organi

The president of BIA, Bojidar Danev, is included in the created by the Council of Ministers’ decree 279/18.10.06 National Committee for Celebrating th

BIA presented to the Ministry of Economy and Energy a letter from the President of BUSINESSEUROPE, regarding the conduction of EU Energy Council meeti

Meeting with experts from EC

The president of BIA – Bojidar Danev – and the Vice President – Kamen Kolev – took part in the Fifth European Business Summit

BUSINESS WELCOMES THE POSITIVE STEP FOR ROMANIAN & BULGARIAN ACCESSION BUT IS THE EU PREPARED?

UNICE supports the outcome of the inter-institutional negotiations on the financial perspectives 2007-2013, agreed on Tuesday evening. This agreement

The President of the BIA Bojidar DANEV participated in the international conference “The Challenges Facing Participatory Democracy in an Enlarged Euro

AUSTRIA CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR BULGARIA’S EU MEMBERSHIP

The President of the Bulgarian Industrial Association Bojidar Danev attended the EESC Plenary Session held in Brussels on 20-21 April 2006.

The President of the Bulgarian Industrial Association Bojidar Danev participated into the 449th Plenary session of The European Economic and Social C

The President of the Bulgarian Industrial Association Bojidar Danev participated in the final conference organized by the EU Social Partner Organizati

The vice-president of BIA, Mr. Kamen Kolev, represented IOE during the sub-regional “Employment Strategies in the Face of Globalization” conference fo

Forum in Brussels

Greek prime minister Papandreou to step down, unity government to be formed

IMF chief urges Russia, emerging Europe to guard against global economic risks

EURO AREA AGREEMENT SUPPORTED BY EUROPEAN BUSINESS

EC Asks Bulgaria to Improve Road Safety

EP President: Bulgaria Can Join Eurozone in 2013

Parliament urges EU to open accession talks with Macedonia

EC inspects the assimilation of EU money in Bulgaria

Parliament approves new European Commission

The Weaker Member States May Have to Leave the Eurozone

The European Parliament votes the new members of the European Commission

Sofia Is EU's Watch-Tower for the Balkans

Businesses see tough year ahead, despite forecasts

Schengen Experts Endorse Technical Reports on Bulgaria

EU Commissioner meets PM Borisov

Euro zone annual inflation down to 2.5 per cent

EU Probes Sofia's Readiness for the Euro

EU to Bulgaria's President: No problem if Russia participates in Belene NPP project

BULGARIA lags behind in the application of ONLINE SERVICE BUSINESSBULGARIA lags behind in the application of ONLINE SERVICE BUSINESS

The expansion of the Eurozone might be postponed by eight years

EU annual inflation slightly up at 3% in February 2012 – Eurostat

Outlook for the European economy has deteriorated, European Commission says

EU industry: Economic recovery continues at a slower pace

Global stocks rise on euro zone hopes

EU Climate Change Commissioner Taps Bulgaria's Back

Bulgaria's Finance Ministry Reassures World Bank over Partnership Strategy

EUROPEAN DECISIONS ARE KEY TO RESTORING CONFIDENCE AND GROWTH

European recovery maintains momentum amid new risks - EC spring forecast

PHILIPPE DE BUCK:Employers and unions might disagree on many things but we have one common and overriding objective: getting out of this crisis and cr

Commission assesses the convergence programme of Bulgaria

Euro zone business climate indicator continues decline

Conference of Presidents gives go-ahead for vote on Commission

IMF Wraps Up Visit to Bulgaria, Announces Results

Brussels increasingly closer to issuing Eurobonds

IMF: Crisis Escalating, Nobody Immune

'Euro-Plus-Pact' Agreed, 6 Non-Euro States Join Including Bulgaria

Small companies create 85 per cent of new jobs in EU, European Commission says

EC starts consultation on future of European company law

Financial Crisis Hits Pension Systems in Europe and Central Asia

The push for 350: Contradictions and carbon levels

EC binds public procurement with labour conditions

Commission proposes additional export of out-of-quota sugar

Bulgarian Government adopted the Convergence Programme 2009-2012

Patents: EU achieves political breakthrough on an enhanced patent system

The European Citizens' Initiative: the Ombudsman is ready to help, if problems arise

Bulgaria nominated Kristalina Georgieva as a new Commission candidate

Bulgarian commissioner designate sails through MEP hearing

IMF Mission Signals Optimism about Bulgaria's Economy

S&P downgrades Greece to selective default

INDUSTRY CRITICAL WITH COMPROMISES ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY DIRECTIVE

Bulgarian Commissioner-Designate: Hearing

Commission finds that restructuring of Bulgarian steelmaker Kremikovtzi failed

Brussels officially declines our request for lower excise duty on fuels

Bulgaria puts price on Turkey's EU membership

Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund – Programming, Utilization, Prognoses – One Year after Bulgaria’s Accession to the EU

A meeting of the syndicates from section “Security”

A meeting with Ivaylo Kalfin

A meeting with the ambassador of the Republic South Africa

A meeting with the rectors of the Univesities

A meeting of AOBE for announcing the priorities in 2012

N.A. Mr. George Mifsud visited BIA

Social dialog and insurance policy (with CITUB and Confederation of Labor “Support”)

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GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, Feb 2016

Gender balance in business – let’s break the glass ceiling

Demand for European patents continues to grow

BUSINESSEUROPE - 2016 European Reform Barometer

BUSINESSEUROPE respects the decision of the voters but regrets that the United Kingdom chose to leave the European Union

Europe's robots to become 'electronic persons' under draft plan

Innovation Radar Prize 2016

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2016

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, JULE 2016

Bulgaria applies for transferring the European Medicines Agency to Sofia upon a BIA proposal

Study on the cooperation between European Higher Education Institutions and public and private organisations

Bojidar Danev: Disappearing Jobs Due to Technological Advances

EU should fight insolvency stigma: helping businesses to bounce back

European Semester Autumn Package: Working for a stronger and more inclusive economic recovery

OECD: BUSINESS SURVEY ON TAXATION

10 years since bulgaria joined the EU (stock of progress in Еconomist magazine)

Risk of suspension of European funding in 6 months

Revealed: Jean-Claude Juncker's five 'pathways to unity' blueprint for the future of Europe after Brexit

Bojidar Danev: We support the 4th scenario of the White paper on the future of Europe – “Doing less more efficiently”

EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS: RIGHT AIMS, WRONG APPROACH

Spring 2017 Economic Forecast: steady growth ahead

April 2017 - Euro area unemployment at 9.3% - EU28 at 7.8%

BIA’s program during the Bulgarian Presidency of the council of the European Union in 2018

Aviation Package is a welcome support to EU aviation sector

Key elements of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

European Commission - Fact Sheet

BIA’s innitiative: Bulgaria has officially applied for hosting the EMA’s Headquarters

Revision of the Posting of Workers Directive – BUSINESSEUROPE position

Working meeting at the BIA with Representatives of the European Commission

BIA: the current posting of workers regimen should stay

Sailing the wind of economic improvements to further strengthen Europe

President Juncker's State of the Union Speech 2017, Strasbourg, 13 September

Salary setting mechanisms across EU Member States and the issue of seniority and variable pay – brief review of Eurofound material and findings

Brexit – business is concerned about the slow pace in negotiations

New EU Anti-Dumping Methodology – level of protection maintained

BioSTEP is best practice

EU Commission’s package will improve implementation of public procurement

EU Commission VAT proposals can lead to less complexity, less fragmentation, less tax fraud and evasion

Bojidar Danev was a key speaker during the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels

Posting of workers: a bad compromise driven by political symbolism

BusinessEurope: EU Parliament locks-in poor mandate ahead of e-Privacy negotiations

Bulgarian Trade with EU in the Period January - August 2017 (preliminary data)

Economic forecast for Bulgaria: Autumn 2017

European Semester Autumn Package: Striving for sustainable and inclusive growth

EU research and innovation: 28 industry leaders call for ambitious funding programmes

The EC indicates the road to a fair and sustainable agriculture policy

EC proposal for legislative amendments for relocation of European Medicines Agency and European Banking Authority

Proposal for enhanced protection of intellectual property in the EU

EU: Three countries with lowest unemployment rate

A delegation of German employers visited Bulgaria at the invitation of BIA

Council should not exempt the free flow of data

Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry

Written statement directive: yes to modernisation, no to new burdens on companies

EU Multiannual Financial Framework post-2020: ensure unity and swift agreement

WRITTEN STATEMENT - COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR THE DIRECTIVE ON TRANSPARENT AND PREDICTABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

Commission proposes to invest EUR 1 billion in world-class European supercomputers

Skills for the future a priority of the Bulgarian EU Presidency

EU Energy efficiency proposal needs a more realistic target and more flexibility

Dimitar Brankov, BIA: Joining the euro area may turn Bulgaria into a bridge between Europe and Middle East and a model for Western Balkan countries

BUSINESSEUROPE’S PRIORITIES FOR THE BULGARIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer visited BIA

Moscovici asks tech industry to be ‘part of the solution’ before digital tax proposal

Brexit: European Commission publishes draft Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement

Posting of workers: A bad deal that will harm the functioning of the Single Market for services

BIA is concerned about the hasty arrangement for the posting of workers in the EU

European Semester Winter Package: reviewing Member States' progress on their economic and social priorities

US duties: EU should react appropriately

EU Single Market: Council should build on 25 years of success

Commission adopts proposals for a European Labour Authority and for access to social protection

Reducing Risk in the Banking Union: Commission presents measures to accelerate the reduction of non-performing loans in the banking sector

EU Visa Policy: Commission puts forward proposals to make it stronger, more efficient and more secure

On the need for regulatory changes in relation to the implementation of the new Personal Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

WiFi4EU: registration opens for EU financing of free wireless internet hotspots in public spaces

Bojidar Danev: Today, the most strategic investment of the EU is its expansion

Future of work – acquiring of appropriate knowledge and skills to meet the needs of future jobs

Posting of workers: MEPs and Council strike a deal on pay and working conditions

European employers discussed challenges to the labour market at a forum in Sofia

US duties: temporary exemption of the EU is a step forward

Brexit: agreement on transition is positive for business

Travel with your digital subscriptions: Joint statement by the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

From 1 April 2018 onwards, Europeans will be able to access the online content that they have subscribed to at home, wherever they are in the EU

A better deal for consumers: Cheap euro transfers everywhere in the Union and fairer currency conversions

Partnerships to strengthen cooperation for accelerating digitalisation of European industry

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and EU rules in the field of copyright

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and EU rules on .eu domain names

The EU budget at a glance

European Commission proposes signature and conclusion of Japan and Singapore agreements

EU and Mexico reach new agreement on trade

BusinessEurope: Open the digital door and bring EU company law into 21st century

Commission outlines a European approach to boost investment and set ethical guidelines

Online platforms: Commission sets new standards on transparency and fairness

EU’s post-2020 budget: Further increase research and innovation funding and reach swift agreement

Spring 2018 Economic Forecast: Expansion to continue amid new risks

BIA supports carriers' protest against the European mobility package

EU budget: Commission proposes a modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends

12 Questions for the Future of Europe: Commission Launches Online Citizens' Consultation

Meeting between BusinessEurope delegation and the President of the Republic Rumen Rade

The 2018 Convergence Report: Review of Member States' progress towards euro adoption

InvestEU Programme to support jobs, growth and innovation in Europe

EU budget: Commission proposes most ambitious Research and Innovation programme yet

Industry has a role to play in Europe’s cybersecure future

BusinessEurope: EU and UK must deliver good customs solutions

With a minute’s silence in memory of Bojidar Danev started a two-day international conference for the Black Sea region and its connection with the Danube strategy

The Black Sea region hold 5% of the world tourism revenue

Europe should counter cybersecurity threats now

Summer 2018 Interim Economic Forecast: Resilient Growth amid increased uncertainty

Brexit: European Commission publishes Communication on preparing for the UK's withdrawal from the EU

July infringements package: key decisions

BIA has successfully accomplished its program during the Bulgarian Presidency

EU-US trade relations: reason has prevailed

EU-U.S. Joint Statement of 25 July: European Union imports of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) are on the rise

European Solidarity Corps: Commission opens new call for project proposals

The role and importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills - a BusinessEurope position paper

Better governance of public finances and reforms in the social, health and banking sectors recommended by the EU Council for Bulgaria

Deputy Prime Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva: It is important to capitalize what we achieved during the Bulgarian EU Council Presidency

Radosvet Radev protects the rights of Bulgarian carriers to the President of BusinessEurope

Commission Work Programme 2019: Delivering on promises and preparing for the future

European Commission: November infringements package

European Commission reports on progress in Bulgaria under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism

ESC proposed to the Council of Ministers Radosvet Radev as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee

Radosvet Radev participates in the 15th Jubilee Vienna Economic Forum

European Semester Autumn Package: Bolstering inclusive and sustainable growth

State of Health in the EU: more protection and prevention for longer and healthier lives

Radosvet Radev participates in the Council of Presidents of BusinessEurope

The DigiFInd Project was launched

Climate negotiations COP24: The time for global action is now

The Council of Ministers approved the candidacy of Radosvet Radev as a member of the EESC

Commission fines BEH Group € 77 million for blocking access to key natural gas infrastructure in Bulgaria

€405 billion invested in Europe's real economy under the European Structural and Investment Funds

Brexit: European Commission implements “no-deal” Contingency Action Plan in specific sectors

Commissioner Bulc underlines importance of new European rules for road transport sector

Commission launches debate on a gradual transition to more efficient and democratic decision-making in EU tax policy

Brexit preparedness: European Commission adopts two contingency proposals to help mitigate impact of “no-deal” Brexit on EU fisheries

Commission reports on the risks of investor citizenship and residence schemes in the EU and outlines steps to address them

Brexit: Questions and Answers

January infringements package: key decisions

Auditors say Commission and EIB exaggerated benefits of the Juncker Plan

The opportunities for creation of regional innovation centers were presented at BIA

EU-Japan trade agreement enters into force

Setting up a company in the EU could become easier and cheaper

Commission makes it easier for citizens to access health data securely across borders

Winter 2019 Economic Forecast: growth moderates amid global uncertainties

AGREEMENT WITH SINGAPORE TO PROMOTE TRADE BETWEEN THE EU AND ASIA

Brexit preparedness: Commission intensifies “no-deal” customs preparedness outreach to EU businesses

Future EU research funding: the clock is ticking

Commission DG TAXUD has launched a communication campaign nudging businesses to prepare for the “no-deal” Brexit scenario

European Semester Winter Package: assessing Member States' progress on economic and social priorities

EESC Opinion on minimum income: Employers' Group for a pragmatic and efficient approach

BusinessEurope: No-deal must be off the table now

Commission welcomes the provisional agreement on funding for the environment and climate action

Capital Markets Union: Commission reports on progress achieved ahead of European Council

BIA’s Board of Management message to the future Bulgarian members of the European Parliament

Brexit preparedness: EU completes preparations for possible “no-deal” scenario on 12 April

Parliament makes EU electricity market cleaner and more consumer-friendly

‘No-deal' Brexit preparedness: European Commission takes stock of preparations and provides practical guidance to ensure coordinated EU approach

Spring 2019 Economic Forecast: Growth continues at a more moderate pace

European business views on a competitive energy & climate strategy

BUSINESSEUROPE: A trade strategy fit for the 21st century

Commission welcomes Council final adoption of new rules on single-use plastics

European election shows: Europe matters to its citizens

Commission Directive on Introducing Requirements for Payment Service Providers

Deepening Europe's Economic and Monetary Union: Commission takes stock of progress

EU finance ministers must achieve breakthrough on EMU completion

2019 Innovation Scoreboards: The innovation performance of the EU and its regions is increasing

OPEN APPLICATION FOR “TOP 10 INNOVATIONS” OF ICEF 2019

The future of the social dimension in Europe

Dual Food Quality: Commission releases study assessing differences in the composition of EU food products

European business seeks a step change in EU social policy

Employment and Social Developments in Europe: 2019 review highlights that tackling climate change can be a driver for growth and jobs

Summer 2019 Economic Forecast: Growth clouded by external factors

Commission proposes strategy for 2021-2027

Dimitar Brankov: The "wealth tax" might harm the middle class and the savings of the citizens

General Data Protection Regulation shows results, but work needs to continue

Fight against money laundering and terrorist financing: Commission assesses risks and calls for better implementation of the rules

Commission proposes a governance framework for the Budgetary Instrument for Convergence and Competitiveness

BusinessEurope: Artificial Intelligence Recommendations

Improving EU Competition and State Aid Policy (BusinessEurope position paper)

Final Commission call to all EU citizens and businesses to prepare for the UK's withdrawal on 31 October 2019

Business organisations voice strong support for a new EU SME Strategy

Reducing labour shortages by improving skills matching

2019 EUIPO Observatory Report on the EU IPR enforcement

Education and training in the EU: supporting teachers is critical to build the European Education Area

Commission experts support the development of 13 Bulgarian research and innovation centres

Transport: European Parliament confirms its mandate for trilogues on the Mobility Package

Results of the DigiFInd project activities

EU trade unions and employers want ambitious EU industrial strategy

50 actions that companies expect from the new Commission in the first 100 days

Brexit Contingency Letter and UK Tariff Regime

EU legal and competition policies should acknowledge global challenges

BusinessEurope with a letter to European leaders on Brexit

European Labour Authority starts its work

European Agenda on Migration four years on: Marked progress needs consolidating in face of volatile situation

Commission reports on progress in Bulgaria under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism

EU investment budget for 2020: A boost for the climate

Thomas Cook bankruptcy: Better consumer and employee protection needed

2019 EUIPO Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard

Autumn 2019 Economic Forecast: A challenging road ahead

European business priorities for the new EU cycle: Prosperity, People, Planet

BusinessEurope warmly congratulates President Ursula von der Leyen and her team

FOR INFO: 2019 EUIPO Observatory Reports on Copyright Infringements

Access to EU consumer group actions should support consumers, not law firms and funders

State of Health in the EU: shift to prevention and primary care is the most important trend across countries

Going climate-neutral: expert-group recommendations to help energy-intensive industries contribute to the EU's 2050 target

COP25: We expect all G20 economies to aim for climate neutrality

The number of breweries in the EU has reached a record 10,000

Parliament supports European Green Deal and pushes for even higher ambitions

BusinessEurope: EU should fundamentally rebalance its relationship with China

EC: MyCompetence offers good practices and sets an example for other EU countries

European Commission 2020 Work Programme: An ambitious roadmap for a Union that strives for more

Commission presents review of EU economic governance and launches debate on its future

Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence Regulation

Strong EU circular economy is a win-win for environment and business

COVID-19 - Preliminary results of Confindustria’s survey

COVID19: EU institutions and Members states must support and protect businesses and workers

European solidarity essential to overcome the crisis

COVID-19: Commission creates first ever rescEU stockpile of medical equipment

EU leaders must protect the European economy, whatever it takes

Social and employment impact of Covid-19 calls for extraordinary measures

COVID-19: Parliament approves crucial EU support measures

State aid: Commission amends Short-term export-credit insurance Communication in light of economic impact of coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers

European Parliament to hold extraordinary plenary on 16 and 17 April

Antitrust: Commission provides guidance on allowing limited cooperation among businesses, especially for critical hospital medicines during the coronavirus outbreak

State aid: Commission approves €255 million Bulgarian guarantee scheme to support SMEs in coronavirus outbreak

Sassoli to EU governments: Rise to the challenge. Find new shared ways to finance our recovery

Declaration of the Bulgarian Social Partners for joining the ERM II

European roadmap shows path towards common lifting of containment measures

Coronavirus: Commission issues guidelines on testing

Tourism in COVID-19 crisis: MEPs demand clear action plan to help the sector

EU launches new €50 million pilot to develop skills and education across Europe

State aid: Commission approves a €150 million Bulgarian scheme to support SMEs affected by coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus: EU guidance for a safe return to the workplace

Spring 2020 Economic Forecast: A deep and uneven recession, an uncertain recovery

Commission delivers first batch of 1.5 million masks from 10 million purchased to support EU healthcare workers

European Semester Spring Package: Recommendations for a coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic

Commission proposes a public loan facility to support green investments together with the European Investment Bank

Commission launches consultation to seek views on Digital Services Act package

Fair minimum wages: Commission launches second-stage consultation of social partners

Transport Committee approves major reform of road transport sector