BDI - Federation of German Industries

Europe and Brussels

Excellent relations at international level, above all in the European Union, are essential to German industry. In this context, the realisation of the European single market is of key importance. After the signing of the Treaties of Rome on the establishment of the European Economic Community in 1958, the BDI was one of the first business associations to open a liaison office in Brussels.

In Brussels and Berlin, the BDI actively advocates a strong, internationally competitive German industry. Completion of the EU domestic market and better lawmaking remain important priorities. Before any legislation is passed in Brussels it must be scrutinised in terms of its consequences for the domestic market and the ability of European industry to compete globally. In recent years, industry has all too often been adversely affected, for example by unreasonable environmental, climate or consumer protection initiatives.

The BDI is working toward a modernised growth and job strategy in Europe. The onus is on the EU and its Member States to implement a post-Lisbon strategy in a way that is efficient and transparent without overloading the agenda.

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Brussels Update

Brussels Update appears monthly and informs you about important issues of EU economic policy.

"EU 2020"- Strategy

Europe needs a clear commitment to market economy

11/24/2009

"Europe needs a clear and unequivocal commitment to the market economy."

Nomination as EU Commissioner

BDI praises the choice of Günther Oettinger as the new EU Commissioner

Günther Oettinger is nominated as new EU commissioner

10/26/2009

"Oettinger has considerable experience in the field of economic policy and is a respected proponent of the social market economy".

Strengthen Europe’s Industrial Basis (611,42 KB)
The Treaty of Lisbon – Summary and evaluation of the new provisions ( KB)

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- BDI/BDA The German Business Representation
  
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- European Affairs Division
  
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- Bernd Dittmann
  Managing Director: European Affairs Division
  
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Europe and Brussels

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BDI praises the choice of Günther Oettinger as the new EU Commissioner

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