Towards an integrated approach of trade in goods, services and business statistics Maria Helena Figueira European Commission Eurostat, Director of Business Statistics

Business and trade statistics-towards integration25/02/ Outline Why integration? The « common framework » Main messages

Business and trade statistics-towards integration Why integration? Because now it is expensive and not efficient The National Accounts model Business includes Trade (all types) Globalisation: International Trade – the most important component REBALANCE trade in Goods and trade in SERVICES

Business and trade statistics-towards integration Main issues of INTEGRATION: 1.A common classification – CPA/CPC and NACE/ISIC 2.A common framework 3.Common business registers (the EGR) 4.Enhance: Exchange of micro-data among countries The collection of services in its own right Identify the level of intra-group trade

Business and trade statistics-towards integration Common Framework Adjustement of the statistical systems remain relevant A framework(s) regulation Preparing the ground at EU level - MEETS

Business and trade statistics-towards integration25/02/ Main messages Move forward together Which new areas and agreement on methodologies Shift from national to EU perspective Business statistics to be streamlined via integration: –Legal acts –Classifications –Business registers – the European Business Register –Data collection and processing

Business and trade statistics-towards integration25/02/ Thank you very much for your attention!