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.
Single Market Strategy: from ambitions into action
“SMEs remain cautious and concerned about the impact the introduction of a new company category “small midcaps” will have on SMEs and SME policy in Europe” SMEunited President Salminen stated as a first feedback to the publication of the Omnibus and the Single Market Package.
In a fresh bid to cut red tape, the EU is set to cut EUR 400 million in annual administrative cost for European companies, with the aim of boosting growth and investment across the Single Market.
The European Commission looks to reduce barriers currently holding back intra-EU trade and investments with its new Single Market Strategy.
Small midcaps to be clearly defined
SMEunited calls on the European Commission to “think small first and act accordingly” ahead of the adoption of the “Small Midcap Omnibus” tomorrow.
Critical importance of the retail and wholesale sector – Learnings from the electricity blackout in Spain and Portugal
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.