19.11.2020 Appeal of the Union’s Energy and Environment Forum: We need an effective waste management system, not another tax

Press Release: Automotive Industry at a Crossroads – Europe Needs Support, Technological Neutrality and Data Access

On March 26, 2025, the European Parliament in Brussels hosted the event “Securing the Competitiveness of the EU Automotive Industry – Technological Neutrality and Data Access in the Driver’s Seat,” co-organised by the Association of Automotive Parts Distributors and Producers (SDCM), the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP), SME Europe, and SME Connect. The event was held under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Product Safety in E-Commerce: What steps should the EU take to protect consumers from unsafe imports while supporting innovation and fair competition in the digital marketplace?

As the European Parliament considers amendments to the draft report on Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports, ensuring a pragmatic, enforceable, and future-oriented framework for customs and market surveillance is more urgent than ever.

Commentary: AI Continent Action Plan

The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers welcomes the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan and shares the urgency outlined by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen: “AI is no longer ‘just’ a competitive advantage; it’s a necessity.”