EU ministers to discuss rule simplification after von der Leyen promises swift ‘competitiveness’ measures
“One of our first steps in the new mandate will be a new omnibus legislation” to cut rule overlaps, von der Leyen said.
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Why Europe needs a Connectivity Union
With competitiveness lagging, the EU must take urgent, decisive action to reignite the region’s economy
Commission probes EU laws to slash corporate reporting requirements
“We have not yet reached the 25% cut […] but now for SMEs, the goal post has already moved to 35%,” DG Grow
It’s time for Europe to harness the power of medical technology
Using the incredible power of medical technology, Europe can positively transform lives and its healthcare systems
Italy’s Meloni vows to ‘relaunch’ relations with China
Visit demonstrates “the will to start a new phase,” says Meloni, after Rome decided to quit Beijing’s Belt and Road initiative.
The MEPs who actually matter
Here are 11 EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.
Who is Germany’s Plan B commissioner if von der Leyen crashes out?
Green politicians Franziska Brantner and Sven Giegold are seen as Olaf Scholz’s most likely next nominees if Ursula von der Leyen flops.
New EU envoy Markus Pieper quits before taking up post
Markus Pieper has decided not to take up his role as the EU’s small and medium-sized enterprises envoy, in a surprise U-turn following strong criticism over his appointment.
Von der Leyen struggles to quell revolt over controversial business envoy pick
Commission’s top level tussle is a sign that political tensions are flaring ahead of European elections in June.
Von der Leyen’s SME Envoy appointment disputed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is embroiled in a row over favouritism, after appointing German MEP Markus Pieper as Envoy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, a five-year post with a salary of nearly 17,000 euros a month.
Von der Leyen faces internal criticism over business envoy pick
Commission also hit with official complaint by outraged MEP who was passed over for key job.
MPs probe impact of UK’s sanctions on Russia
SNEAK PEEK — Treasury Committee launches probe into effectiveness of Russian sanctions. — Banks criticized for debanking SMEs while keeping fraudsters on the books. — City minister piles pressure on PRA over bank capital reforms. Good morning and happy leap day! It’s Thursday and you all know what that means….this is the second last MFS […]
Even the Bank of England is giving in to the banks
Lenders on either side of the Atlantic have been campaigning hard against incoming standards
Von der Leyen accused of playing favourite over EU SMEs envoy nomination
The controversial appointment of German CDU MEP Markus Pieper as the new EU envoy for small and medium-sized enterprises has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
An SME’s call for fair play in the SEP landscape
Anticompetitive tech licensing tactics create a ‘David and Goliath’ power imbalance in the world of standard-essential patents — but the proposed SEP Regulation can benefit EU economy, innovation and SMEs.
Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve: Preliminary Reflections on the EU’s New Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
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Unlocking SME digitalisation: Huawei Connect 2023 showcases cutting-edge tech
We delve into the cutting-edge technologies showcased at Huawei Connect 2023, offering insights into how small and medium-sized enterprises can embrace digitalisation and sustainability, with highlights on renewable energy, digital solutions, and AI in…
Digital sovereignty from an SME perspective
From technological dependency to a lack of skills, Europe’s digital SMEs face an uphill challenge in driving the EU’s digital sovereignty agenda.
Regulating AI foundation models is crucial for innovation
It would be irresponsible for the EU to cast aside regulation of European foundation model developers. To support its SMEs and ensure AI works for people and society, the EU must create rules for these companies in the AI Act,…
Building the bridge between digital SMEs and policymakers
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance’s summit, which took place on Monday (14 November) in Brussels, aimed to bring together smaller technology companies to connect them with each other and EU lawmakers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the digitalisat…
Small companies are Europe’s ‘hidden champions’, digital SME alliance chief says
Smaller technology companies are Europe’s “hidden champions” that need to be connected to develop alternative solutions to the big tech companies, Secretary General of the European DIGITAL SME Alliance Sebastiano Toffaletti told Euractiv. For Toffalett…
Green transition: French SMEs cry for help amid ‘regulatory tsunami’
French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ready fight climate change as long as there is no “regulatory tsunami”, the French Federation of SMEs warned ahead of introduction of the EU’s new extra-financial reporting requirements.
Small businesses disappointed by Commission’s mini relief package
The European Commission presented proposals to ease bureaucratic requirements for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) on Tuesday (12 September), but business representatives criticised the vague nature of the package. The SME relief package was in…