Is the circular economy a restraint on business, or an opportunity?
Waste collection and recycling is going to be ramped up, and that will translate into circular business opportunities.
Focus
What is European Business?
EUobserver, in its new Business in Europe Magazine, looks at business in the EU context
News in Brief
- Cyprus leaders aim for map agreement
- New three-party centre-left government in Estonia
- New three-party government in Denmark
- Support for the EU on the rise
- Brussels to name public space after murdered UK MP Jo Cox
- World tells Trump climate momentum is 'irreversible'
- No voters in Dutch Ukraine referendum 'not anti-EU'
- EU states give conditional approval to visa-free travel for Ukraine
Danish-Swedish border checks cause stress, delays
Number of people going by train between Denmark and Sweden dropped 12 percent since Sweden introduced anti-migrant ID controls. After 60 years of Nordic free travel, people hate the scheme.
Refugees will give EU economy a boost
Investing €1 in welcoming refugees could yield nearly €2 in economic benefits within five years, study shows.
'It's our duty to turn the migration challenge into an opportunity'
The arrival of more than 1 million refugees has posed a major challenge for cities. The Urban Agenda launched by regional policy commissioner Corina Cretu is an effort to deal with it.
Opinion
Refugees will contribute to growth in Germany
Germany will benefit in the long term from accommodating and preparing refugees for the job market.
Losing Schengen would hurt EU businesses
Systematic border controls would cost €53 to €130 for every European citizen, according to estimates, but the transport industry is already feeling the pain of border checks within the EU.
Integration – What is European Business doing?
Work is an engine for integration of refugees, but EU companies struggle with recognition of qualifications, language, culture and red tape.
Brexit: Headache for businesses, uncertainty for investors
Look at the main donors to the Remain and Leave campaigns and the first impression is of a David vs. Goliath contest.
Are the EU and US ready for free trade?
While Europe is one singe market, America remains decentralised with different rules and standards, adding extra costs for European companies to enter the US market.
Tax breaks for the big hit the smallest
Tax breaks awarded to multinationals like Apple and Starbucks in Luxembourg allow their businesses to prosper, often at the expense of Europe's 23 million smaller firms.
Opinion
Opening trade will help create hope for refugees
The European Commission proposes that governments and institutions help refugees, but a better solution would be to boost trade links with countries like Jordan.
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