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.
EuroCommerce, representing the European retail and wholesale sector, views the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food as a starting point towards shaping the future of our agri-food system. However, the association urges the Commission to better acknowledge change requires the entire food chain to work together.
“The European Commission must ensure that SMEs are given a clear direction for their sustainability instead of being left wandering without direction”, commented Véronique Willems, SMEunited Secretary General, on the European Commission Work Programme for 2025.
SMEunited fully supports the Commission’s call for coordinated enforcement actions against the surge of dangerous, counterfeit or otherwise non-compliant products sold online and imported in the Union.
The Commission and EU Intellectual Property Office launched the 2025 SME Fund Monday to provide smaller businesses (SMEs) with financial support to better manage and protect their intangible assets.
The Commission launched a Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub Thursday to support companies in bringing innovative products to the EU market and increase their competitiveness.
The EU Commission set out a major initiative Wednesday to strengthen EU competitiveness by boosting innovation and investment, securing access to raw materials and clean energy, and cutting red tape.
