Press Releases
Press Release - Merkel and Hollande need to form left-right grand coalition to save eurozone
15 May 2012
With the prospect of a Greek exit from the euro being openly discussed, Europe needs Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande to show political leadership, by agreeing a left-right settlement on austerity and growth. Phillip Souta, Director of BNE said, “Europe is approaching a crucial phase of the eurozone crisis. Politicians are openly discussing a Greek …
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Press Release - Austerity without reform is pushing Europe to the limits
2 May 2012
The current focus on austerity is causing a severe political backlash across Europe. Without structural reforms to the eurozone and plans to stimulate the private sector, Europe’s attempts to move beyond the crisis will come to nothing, says Business for New Europe, a coalition of UK business leaders. Phillip Souta, Director of BNE said, “Nobody …
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Scottish Membership of the EU would NOT be automatic
9 March 2012
A newly independent Scotland would not be guaranteed automatic entry into the EU following a vote for independence according to a report released this morning by Business for New Europe, a UK coalition of pro-European business leaders. The report highlights the fact that accession to the European Union requires changes to its founding treaties and …
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Press Release – EU must give Greece light at the end of the tunnel
21 February 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This morning’s agreement was essential but more needs to be done. Phillip Souta, Director of BNE, states “This morning’s deal has eliminated the prospect of an immediate Greek default and the very dangerous and unpredictable consequences that would have followed.” With estimates that Greece will not return to growth for a decade, …
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Press Release – Captains of Industry say leaving the EU would damage British business
9 February 2012
A recent Business for New Europe poll by Ipsos MORI shows that there is widespread agreement that UK withdrawal from the EU would damage British business. In the IPSOS Mori ‘Captains of Industry’ poll, 73% of board level directors from FTSE 350, top 500 industrials by turnover and top 100 financial companies by capital employed …
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Press Release – The UK should get back in the room and push reform
30 January 2012
The European Council meeting in Brussels today should see an agreement on the draft fiscal pact. The UK should get back in the room and push a reform agenda. Roland Rudd, Chairman of BNE said, “Europe needs growth and structural reform. The appointment of Mario Monti in Italy, Mariano Rajoy in Spain and Mario Draghi …
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Press Release – It is in UK’s interest for fiscal pact to be part of EU Treaty
11 January 2012
The euro+ treaty should be incorporated into the EU treaties as soon as possible. Following Monday’s meeting of European Liberal leaders in London, BNE fully supports the aim for the new euro+ treaty to eventually be incorporated into the European Union treaties. Phillip Souta, Director of BNE said, “We still need to see the final …
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