News and information about the European Union’s policies for small and medium-sized businesses.
“Withdrawing a proposal that would have given SMEs the ability to invest, hire, and own their cash flow goes against any commitments this Commission had toward SMEs”, deplored SMEunited President Davide Galli, reacting to the withdrawal of the proposal for a Regulation to combat Late Payment from the Commission work programme.
The European Commission has adopted a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs).
The European Commission has adopted what it calls ‘targeted quick fix’ amendments to the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), with a view to reducing the burden on companies.
The European Commission has launched the first-ever European Capitals of Small Retail Awards, with the aim of highlighting the vital role of small retailers in revitalising city centres.
The Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity identified boosters and blockers to empowering SMEs’ circular business models. The upcoming Circular Economy Act must “Think Small First”, not use one-size-fits-all rules.
Mandatory microchipping of all dogs and cats kept in the EU and a ban on their sale in pet shops are among new proposals put forward by a European Parliament committee.
The European Water Resilience Strategy must empower SMEs to be more water-efficient. By applying the “Think First Small” principle, the strategy should acknowledge the specific challenge of the smallest companies and provide them with the necessary incentives and support tools to effectively address critical pressures on Europe’s freshwater ecosystems.
