Businesses turn against the EU integration However, more than half of companies said they were unsure over what type of trading relationship with Europe - ranging from bilateral trade agreements to economic union - is best. Mr Longworth said the results showed politicians "must not be entranced by the siren songs of either the pro- or anti-European camps." Less than one in every 20 companies holds either extremely positive or extremely negative views about Britain's relationship with Europe. It is staggering to see how many [companies] are unsure of whether links to the rest of Europe benefit them. The BCC said companies need "better information about what Europe means for them."