Position Paper

The 2010 edition of the EBG Position paper was released by Ambassador Daničle SMADJA, Head of Delegation of the European Union to India on 14 September 2010 at an EU-Belgian-EBG-BLBA event held at the residence of the Ambassador of Belgium.

The document termed, Position Paper (PP), draws from the experience of both members and outside experts. It aims to address the hurdles facing industrial development in several key areas of interest to European Business. It is by no means exhaustive. The purpose of this document is to enable the EBG to express the views of its members on some key aspects of the business environment in India that have a direct bearing on the development of favourable relationships between the European, and the Indian business communities. The paper gives an overview of the difficulties that various sectors are facing and focuses on areas where progress is being possibly stymied.

The EBG Position Paper has over the years become an important document reflecting the diverse presence of European companies in India and their perspective in the different sectoral areas. It is intended to facilitate discussion with the relevant Ministries of the Government of India and other interested bodies including those from the EU to seek action on the issues raised. EBG believes that by opening a dialogue on these points, progress can be made to resolve differences and enhance EU-India business relations to benefit both partners and to also help the Indian economy realise its full growth potential.”