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.
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.
Savings and Investment Union requires action now
Europe has to create a well-functioning Savings and Investment Union to mobilise private investments. However, it will depend on the willingness of Member States to go the extra mile for necessary harmonisation steps in taxation, company law, insolvency procedures and supervision.