The European Commission’s proposal to reform the Union Customs Code (UCC), published in May 2023, set out an ambitious vision: to build a modern, data-centric customs framework capable of managing growing volumes of international trade, while enhancing the EU’s capacity to detect risk, provide product compliance, and protect fiscal revenue. The package aimed to streamline […]

The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) welcomes the actions of the European Commission and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in developing technical standards for the Digital Product Passport (DPP), as envisaged in Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR). Pursuant to Article 10 of the ESPR, the Digital Product Passport is […]

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission presented its Proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), setting a budget of EUR 1.98 trillion for the 2028–2034 period. It seeks to reshape the financial structures within the EU with the aim of accelerating and simplifying funding processes, and we as the Union of Entrepreneurs and […]

In its new communication “A European Strategy on Research and Technology Infrastructures”, the European Commission presents its plans for ensuring the Union can maintain its position as a global leader of innovation. This report outlines the five fields in which this work will be carried out. 1. Increasing infrastructure capacities and mobilising investments To meet […]

Quantum computing promises to revolutionise sectors such as defence, pharmaceuticals, and finance, with implications that will be felt across Europe. While the European Commission has already taken steps to harness this new technology, the rapid development of the field demands a more comprehensive approach. In answer to this, the “Quantum Europe Strategy: Quantum Europe in […]