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Today, Member States backed the EU Budget (MFF) Performance Regulation, sending a positive signal for stronger climate and environmental spending, by defining a horizontal framework for how such spending is tracked and applying environmental safeguards across the budget.
WWF welcomes the European Commission’s announcement to cease any further Omnibus packages having concluded that the limits of legislative “simplification” have finally been reached.
During yesterday’s European Council, EU leaders met to discuss the new energy shock hitting Europe, with some of them looking towards deregulation measures and major changes to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as possible solutions.
“The proposal for the EU Inc. puts forward a single company law framework to incentivise cross-border activities, which should allow for smoother ways for SMEs to expand within the Single Market.”
Ahead of this week’s European Council meeting, five of Europe’s leading environmental organisations have urged EU Heads of State and Government to halt the accelerating deregulation agenda, warning that current political pressure to “cut red tape” risks weakening the foundations of the Single Market and undermining Europe’s long‑term competitiveness, security and public health.
The Spring 2026 edition of the SMEunited Craft and SME Barometer reports a stagnating business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises across the European Union.
Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East are increasing uncertainty in global markets and could have important implications for European retailers, wholesalers and consumers.
