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.
SMEunited calls on the European Commission to “think small first and act accordingly” ahead of the adoption of the “Small Midcap Omnibus” tomorrow.
The recent electricity blackouts that affected Spain and Portugal underscored the critical importance of the retail and wholesale sector in providing an essential service.
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.
