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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EUTrio

Belgium took over EU Council Presidency

07/01/2010

On 1 July 2010 Belgium has taken over the rotating presidency of the European Union from Spain.

Clean Mobility

Clean and energy-efficient vehicles: Commission favours a technology-neutral approach

Europe urgently needs harmonised standards for electric mobility. Photo: BMW AG

06/17/2010

On 28 April 2010 the European Commission published a communication on the European strategy for energy-efficient vehicles.

Monti Report

Future of European internal market: Monti report contains light and shade

Mario Monti hands over his internal market report to European

06/17/2010

German business considers that the wide range of proposals in the Monti report on the future of the internal market presents a mixed picture

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
  
  Phone: +32 2 792 1000
  Fax: +32 2 792 1010
  
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  To the department
- European Affairs Division
  
  Phone: +49 30 2028-1491
  Fax: +49 30 2028-2491
  
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- Bernd Dittmann
  Managing Director: European Affairs Division
  
  Phone: +32 2 792-1002
  Fax: +32 2 792-1010
  
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- BDI / BDA The German Business Representation
  Rue du Commerce 31
  1000 Brussels
  Belgium
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Clean and energy-efficient vehicles: Commission favours a technology-neutral approach

Future of European internal market: Monti report contains light and shade

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