Applications of AI technologies are set to revolutionise a vast array of industries. With its strong startups and industrial base, the European Union is in a position to make the most out of this potential. In spite of this, only 13.5% of EU-based companies are currently making use of these technologies, with SMEs having an even lower adoption rate.

The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers and European Enterprise Alliance present our analysis on the European Commission’s Digital Simplification package, a central element of the EU’s Better Regulation agenda. The paper explores how the European Union can bring greater clarity and proportionality to its digital rulebook, which encompasses data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and product […]

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.

On October 7, 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in Warsaw between the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) and the Ukrainian Dual-Use Technologies Cluster (UADUT). The Ukrainian Dual-Use Technologies Cluster (UADUT) brings together enterprises, research institutions, and educational organizations working on the development and implementation of innovative defense technologies and their subsequent transfer to the civilian sector.

On September 30th, 2025, the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, European Enterprise Alliance and European Union Intellectual Property Office hosted an online webinar titled “EUIPO Mediation at a Glance – Helping Businesses Avoid IP Litigation.” The session aimed at providing businesses with practical insights into how mediation can serve as an effective alternative to costly and time-consuming intellectual property disputes.

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.