Consultation: French companies express their views on European policies

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The European company survey, conducted by the General Directorate of Enterprises in 2023, received 1,300 responses from 137 companies and federations, highlighting their expectations, concerns, and proposals for EU policies. The main findings include:

Companies want EU policies to help them remain competitive in international competition, with a focus on simplification and transparency.
76% of companies have spent additional resources to comply with EU regulations, and 73% consider their understanding of EU issues to be weak or moderate.
Companies prioritize environmental transition, with 64% expecting EU policies to support a circular economy, decarbonization, and biodiversity.
13% of companies want stricter recycling rules and support for the development of recycling industries.
76% of companies want EU policies to ensure the strategic autonomy and technological leadership of the EU.
49% of companies have concerns about unfair competition from foreign countries, particularly Asian countries, and 12% want stricter competition rules and regulations on digital platforms.

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