News and information about the European Union’s policies for small and medium-sized businesses.
“The implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is creating confusion, legal uncertainty, and disproportionate burden for small businesses. Entrepreneurs ask for practical solutions now. Parliament and Member States should approve the suspension of the obligation to appoint authorised representatives in each Member State”, stated SMEunited President Davide Galli.
To enter the EU market, businesses must navigate an intricate web of compliance requirements, particularly concerning product regulations, which can differ from one member state to another.
EuroCommerce and Independent Retail Europe, representing European retailers and wholesalers, have asked to end Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs) once and for all at a stakeholder dialogue organised by the European…
The Spring 2025 edition of the SMEunited SME Business Climate Index and EU Craft and SME Barometer reports a stagnation for the business activity of small and medium-sized enterprises across the EU.
The European Commission has approved a new batch of 135 projects under its ‘Technical Support Instrument’, aimed at supporting EU Member States in preparing, designing, and implementing 390 reforms in 2025.
The EU Commission has launched a new one-stop-shop to provide support to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in navigating the complex landscape of sanctions compliance.
A new Savings and Investments Union, announced by the Commission, will offer EU citizens broader access to capital markets and better financing options for companies.
