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.
Simplification first: SMEs’ views on the European Commission’s Work Programme 2025
“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.
Communication on e-commerce: a step forward on unfair competition, what about unfair practices?
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.
Today’s launch of the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass risks becoming a victory for polluting industries at the expense of workers, the environment, and future prosperity.