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    Position of Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers on the Proposal for a Regulation Establishing the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)



    Position of Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers on the Proposal for a Regulation Establishing the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)

    • The ECF should explicitly ensure technological neutrality, avoiding implicit or explicit preference for selected clean technologies;
    • Nuclear energy must be fully recognized as a strategic contributor to EU competitiveness, energy security, and decarbonisation;
    • The regulation should explicitly include 5G mobile infrastructure as a key infrastructure eligible for suport;
    • The ECF should ensure coherence across the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and related legislative instruments;
    • Funding mechanisms must cover regulatory obligations imposed on critical infrastructure operators, including those arising from digital and cybersecurity frameworks.

    The proposal for a Regulation establishing the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) represents a central instrument for strengthening the European Union’s economic resilience, technological leadership, and strategic autonomy in the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework.

    Given the breadth of sectors covered, ranging from energy and defence to digital infrastructure, it is essential that the ECF framework is designed in a coherent, inclusive, and technologically neutral manner, ensuring that all relevant technologies contributing to EU objectives are adequately supported.

    This position highlights key areas requiring clarification or adjustment to ensure the effectiveness of the ECF.

     

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