@gerhardhuemer.bsky.social
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SMEunited
8 days ago
The
#DigitalEuro
can transform
#EU
payments - but only if it works for merchants. We call for: ✅ 4 cent fee cap ✅ Offline wallet first ✅ In-store & e-com priority ✅ Open EU infrastructure ➡️More:
www.smeunited.eu/news/make-th...
#SingleMarket
#Finance
#Competition
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Make the Digital Euro work for merchants
The Merchant Payments Coalition Europe, which includes EuroCommerce, Ecommerce Europe, EACT, IATA, Independent Retail Europe and SMEunited call on policy makers to make the Digital Euro fit for purpos...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/make-the-digital-euro-work-for-merchants
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SMEunited
12 days ago
📣 EU
#Traineeship
Directive: SMEunited urges MEPs to consider the impact on
#SMEs
"The proposal is counterproductive. By adding requirements, it goes against the
#simplification
SMEs require" - Secretary General
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social
▶️ More:
bit.ly/46w5Mkh
@europarl.europa.eu
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EU Traineeship Directive: SMEunited warns proposed amendments risk burdening SMEs
Brussels, 22/09/2025 – “While SMEunited recognises the importance of enhancing the quality of traineeships, we consider the proposed Directive as counterproductive, particularly for SMEs. By adding a ...
https://bit.ly/46w5Mkh
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SMEunited
12 days ago
At the
#PortoSocialForum
, SMEunited stressed workplace policies that support
#SMEs
while promoting inclusive growth: ✅ Tailored SME solutions ✅ Flexible work & care support ✅ Gender equality & social partner involvement Focus on
#EPSR
implementation, not new targets.
#SocialRights
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SMEunited
12 days ago
“We must move beyond confrontation towards understanding that inspires action. Flexibility empowers
#SMEs
to adapt, innovate, and thrive”, said SMEunited President
@petrisalminen.bsky.social
. Tailored solutions, skills development, and inclusive policies are essential for social progress.
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SMEunited
19 days ago
“Aligning deadlines & certifications isn’t lowering
#cybersecurity
- it’s about making it work for
#SMEs
, 99% of
#EU
companies”, said SMEunited President Salminen. ✅ Harmonised deadlines ✅ Mutual recognition ✅ Reusable documentation
@petrisalminen.bsky.social
@hennavirkkunen.bsky.social
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SMEunited
17 days ago
Thank you to our members and the team for joining the
#EUBack2Business
reception! A memorable evening of dialogue, exchange and cooperation in Brussels!
@petrisalminen.bsky.social
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social
@politico.eu
@jesperbeinov.bsky.social
@valeguerra.bsky.social
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SMEunited
16 days ago
📣 Our
#SME
recap 🔹 Cybersecurity dialogue with EVP Virkkunen 🔹
#VET
& Herning Declaration 🔹 Fair labour mobility made simple 🔹
#EUBack2Business
shaping 🇪🇺’s future 🔹 Rural Pact Conference 🔹 Social Affairs exchange 🔹 EU–US productivity gap ➡️ More:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
#RuralVisionEU
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SMEunited
17 days ago
@sophiazakari.bsky.social
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SMEunited
22 days ago
📣 Weekly
#SME
recap! 🔹
#SOTEU
: From promise to progress 🔹 EU–US Agreement: 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇸 🔹 Building a competitive & secure Europe 🔹 Social Rights Action Plan 🔹
#DataAct
: Joint Statement 🔹 Merger guidelines review 🔹
#ConsumerLaw
training ➡️ More:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@ec.europa.eu
@eesc.bsky.social
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SMEunited
24 days ago
From promise to progress: outcomes on the ground matter most for
#SMEs
. In reaction to
#SOTEU
, SMEunited calls on EU Institutions to move from promises to action: ✔️ Swift decisions ✔️ Strong enforcement ✔️ Equal access for SMEs Implementation > Legislation. Read SMEunited full reaction ⤵️
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From promise to progress: results on the ground are key
Brussels, 10/09/2025 – SMEs support the call for an independent, competitive and secure European Union, as stated by Commission President von der Leyen in her State of the European Union address. Howe...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/from-promise-to-progress-results-on-the-ground-are-key
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SMEunited
30 days ago
“No one can save Europe but Europe itself”, says SMEunited President
@petrisalminen.bsky.social
on the EU-US Framework Agreement. ✅ Avoid trade escalation ✅ Ensure SME predictability &
#competitiveness
✅ Strengthen
#SingleMarket
& fair trade rules
#EU
#US
#SMEs
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reposted by
SMEunited
2 months ago
📢 SMEunited supports the EC Recommendation on the
#VSME
✅
#CSRD
scope companies, banks & investors must apply it ✅ Member States should raise awareness & ease implementation ✅ The VSME must reflect ongoing
#simplification
of the
#ESRS
▶️ More:
www.smeunited.eu/news/commiss...
@ec.europa.eu
#SMEs
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Commission’s Recommendation on the VSME sends a strong and positive signal to the market
Brussels, 31/07/2025 – SMEunited strongly welcomes the Commission recommendation on the Voluntary Standard for SMES (VSME) on sustainability reporting. It clearly shows to companies, banks and investo...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/commissions-recommendation-on-the-vsme-sends-a-strong-and-positive-signal-to-the-market
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SMEunited
2 months ago
📢 EU-US trade deal brings stability - but at a cost. While it reduces uncertainty, it also curbs growth and incomes on both sides of the Atlantic. A pragmatic solution, nevertheless, it will burden companies and employees and increase costs for consumers.
@ec.europa.eu
#EUUS
#Tariffs
#SMEs
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reposted by
SMEunited
3 months ago
🚨 Proposed
#MFF
has potential - but will funds reach
#SMEs
? ✅ Twin transition, digital & competitiveness focus welcomed 🤔 But doubts remain: mid-caps may absorb SME funds 📣 SMEunited calls for SME-specific support, fair access, no new burdens ▶️More:
www.smeunited.eu/news/propose...
@ec.europa.eu
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Proposed MFF has potential to respond to current challenges
Brussels, 16/07/2025 – In a first reaction to the proposal for the next Multiannual Framework, SMEunited sees its potential to deliver on the current challenges. It covers all areas where SMEs expect ...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/proposed-mff-has-potential-to-respond-to-current-challenges
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reposted by
SMEunited
3 months ago
SMEs feel the impact of
#EUTaxonomy
- despite not being in scope of the
#EUTaxonomy
. At the Implementation Dialogue with Commissioner Albuquerque,
@gerhardhuemer.bsky.social
urged: ✅ Uptake of SME
#SustainableFinance
Standard ✅ Simple IT tools for reporting ✅ Incentives to lower costs More ⤵️
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Making the taxonomy framework work for SMEs
Even though SMEs are not covered by the Taxonomy Regulation defining green activities of companies, small companies are confronted with reporting requirements from banks, investors and supply chains. ...
http://bit.ly/40GgtP0
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SMEunited
3 months ago
📢 SMEunited is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to the Secretary General and President. This full-time position is based in Brussels and the person will report directly to the Secretary-General. ➡️ Apply here by 1 September:
www.smeunited.eu/about-us#jobs
#hiring
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SMEunited
3 months ago
📣 This week’s
#SME
recap: 🔁
#CleanIndustrialDialogue
on circularity 🎓 SMEs push for stronger
#apprenticeship
recognition 🧭 SME-friendly Quality Jobs Roadmap ♀️ Focus on women’s economic empowerment 📘
#ConsumerLawReady
2025 📢 We’re hiring! ➡️ Enjoy the read:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@ec.europa.eu
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SMEunited
3 months ago
#SMEs
are key to the circular transition – but the business case still doesn’t add up - President Salminen at the
#CleanIndustrialDialogue
. The
#CircularEconomyAct
must: 🔹
#ThinkSmallFirst
🔹 Cut VAT for 🍃 products 🔹 Simplify rules 🔹 Boost circular hubs ▶️ More:
www.smeunited.eu/news/clean-i...
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Clean Industrial Dialogue on transition to circularity
Brussels, 02/07/2025 – The Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity identified boosters and blockers to empowering SMEs’ circular business models. The upcoming Circular Economy Act must “Think Small F...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/clean-industrial-dialogue-on-transition-to-circularity
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SMEunited
3 months ago
📣 Our weekly
#SME
recap: ✅ UN MSME Day:
#SMEs
drive innovation & sustainability ✅
#SingleMarket
: SME expectations ✅ SME test as a guiding principle ✅ 10M businesses at risk ✅
#Standardisation
review underway ➡️ Enjoy the read:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@ec.europa.eu
#UNMSMEDay
#IMCO
#LatePayment
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SMEunited
3 months ago
“The
#SMETest
should be applied at the start and remain a guiding principle throughout the legislative process” -
@sophiazakari.bsky.social
at the
#SMEIntergroup
meeting. SMEunited calls for dynamic impact assessments &
#SME-focused
evaluation at every stage. ▶️More:
www.smeunited.eu/news/how-to-...
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SMEunited
4 months ago
Solving problems by spending money is not sustainable. Europe must use its scarce resources on new
#investments
, technologies and qualifications -
@gerhardhuemer.bsky.social
at the
@employers-eesc.bsky.social
meeting. Time to fix the
#SingleMarket
, cut red tape & strengthen administrative capacity.
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Subsidies cannot solve all problems related to competitiveness and low productivity
The main reason for losing competitiveness in Europe is a low dynamic in productivity compared to other parts of the world. This is mainly related to weak investments in ICT and R&D, the fragmenta...
https://bit.ly/4kI0O9S
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4 months ago
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SMEunited
4 months ago
📣 This week’s
#SME
recap: ✅ Smart rules & less red tape ✅ Future-proofing Europe’s
#water
system ✅
#SMEs
& fair
#ETS2
rollout ✅ Resilience in energy-intensive sectors ✅
#SustainableFinance
Survey ✅
#Hiring
: Senior Policy Advisor ➡️ Enjoy:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
📰
www.smeunited.eu/subscribe
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SMEunited
4 months ago
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SMEunited
4 months ago
Strong
#investment
potential in the
#ENEST
region – from green infra to digital, agri-food & compliance. EU
#SMEs
stand ready to contribute with expertise &
#innovation
– if the right conditions are in place -
@elizabethmir.bsky.social
at the HL Dialogue, hosted by
@martakos.ec.europa.eu
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Investment potential in Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood: The SME perspective
“There is strong investment potential in the Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood region - from green infrastructure to digital, agri-food value chains, and compliance services. EU SMEs are ready to ...
https://bit.ly/4jQ6A8f
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SMEunited
4 months ago
💧 The
#WaterResilience
Strategy must empower
#SMEs
to boost water efficiency. By applying the
#ThinkSmallFirst
principle, it should support the smallest companies with targeted incentives & tools to tackle pressures on Europe’s freshwater ecosystems. ➡️ More:
www.smeunited.eu/news/making-...
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Making the European water ecosystem future-proof
Brussels, 04/06/2025 – 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 ...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/making-the-european-water-ecosystem-future-proof
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SMEunited
4 months ago
📢 SMEunited &
@eurochambres.bsky.social
urge EU policymakers to simplify the
#GreenClaims
Directive before concluding negotiations.
#SMEs
require a clear, fair & workable framework. ✅ Harmonisation ✅ Voluntary substantiation ✅ Simpler rules ✅ SME timelines
@jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
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SMEunited
4 months ago
Europe can no longer afford to see its most promising innovative companies scale up in the USA or Asia - President
@petrisalminen.bsky.social
on the launch of the EU
#Startup
&
#Scaleup
Strategy. Stronger
#SingleMarket
&
#CapitalMarketsUnion
are key to success. ➡️ More:
bit.ly/3HsuY21
@ec.europa.eu
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Startups and Scaleups need stronger Single Market and Capital Markets Union to succeed in Europe
Brussels, 28/05/2025 – “Europe can no longer afford to see its most promising innovative companies scale up in the USA or Asia”, said SMEunited President Petri Salminen in response to the launch of th...
https://bit.ly/3HsuY21
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reposted by
Jesper Beinov
4 months ago
NU ER DET ALVOR Danmarks EU-formandskab er kæmpe mulighed for at gøre op med bureaukratiet og styrke Europas erhvervsliv. Klar linje fra
@mortenboedskov.bsky.social
på
@em.dk
område: Færre byrder, mere vækst, stærkere indre marked. Nu skal ord blive til handling!
#EU2025
#EUPresidency
#smeunited👇🏻
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SMEunited
4 months ago
📣Our
#SME
recap: ✅ Small
#MidCaps
definition ✅
#SingleMarket
Strategy in focus ✅ SME Envoys on Strategy &
#Omnibus
✅
#Sustainability
& the Omnibus Package ✅ Future readiness of
#SMEs
✅ SMEs' energy transition ✅
#ConsumerAgenda
2025–2030 ➡️ More:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@poland25eu.bsky.social
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SMEunited
5 months ago
📣 Check out our weekly
#SME
recap: 🎉 SMEunited turns 45 🇪🇺
#EuropeDay
: simplify, trust & empower SMEs 🧾 Cut red tape with
#Omnibus
I 🤝 Easier access to public contracts 🧑🏫
#ConsumerLawReady
workshop in 🇱🇺 ➡️ Enjoy the read:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
#PublicProcurement
@ec.europa.ec
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SMEunited
5 months ago
Yesterday, SMEunited discussed
#Omnibus1
at the JURI hearing. Key points from Ms. Zakari: ✅
#VSME
as cap in value chain ✅ Simplified ESRS for VSME ✅ Digital tool for reporting ✅ Clarify
#DueDiligence
to ease burden on
#SMEs
➡️ Read more:
www.smeunited.eu/news/juri-he...
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SMEunited
5 months ago
"It’s not one main barrier in the
#SingleMarket
- but the cumulative impact that holds back
#SMEs
", stressed SG
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social
at the
#AT60
Workshop. 👉 More here:
www.smeunited.eu/news/how-to-...
@wko.at
@ec.europa.eu
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How to shape a functioning Single Market for SMEs
“It is not about one main barrier in the Single Market, but about the cumulative impact of all of them that makes it difficult for SMEs to fully benefit from the opportunities our Union has to offer t...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/how-to-shape-a-functioning-single-market-for-smes
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SMEunited
5 months ago
📣 This week’s
#SME
recap is out! ✅ A fairer
#SingleMarket
✅
#JURI
hearing: cut red tape ✅ Patent Package benefits ✅ EU-UK Summit for
#SMEs
✅
#AffordableEnergy
Action Plan ➡️ More:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
💡Subscribe to our Newsflash:
www.smeunited.eu/subscribe
#IP
#EUUK
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SMEunited
5 months ago
📣 This week’s
#SME
recap: ✅ Sector Committee pushes for SME-friendly policies ✅ Exchange with the European Chemicals Agency ✅ Making the
#GreenDeal
work for
#SMEs
✅ Solutions for
#BiocidalProduct
Regulation challenges ➡️ Enjoy the read:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@ec.europa.eu
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SMEunited
5 months ago
📣 This week’s
#SME
recap: ✅
#AI
& equality in the labour market ✅ Quality
#employment
starts with
#SMEs
✅ Boosting
#InvestEU
impact ✅ Fixing
#PublicProcurement
for SMEs ✅ Prioritising business transfers in Europe ➡️ Enjoy the read:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@ec.europa.eu
@europarl.europa.eu
#EPSCO
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SMEunited
5 months ago
SMEunited’s new paper sets out how to make the
#GreenDeal
work for
#SMEs
: ✅ Smarter simplification, fewer reporting burdens, as well as clear guidance in all languages ➡️Read more:
smeunited.eu/publications...
#2040target
#ETS
#CBAM
#EED
#EPBD
#RED
#ESPR
#EUDR
#NRL
#Taxonomy
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SMEunited
5 months ago
"Simplifying reporting is essential, but it must be done smartly", said Sophia Zakari at
#EFRAG’s
"
#VSME
in Action" event.
#SMEs
need: ✅ Clear guidance in all languages ✅ Practical tools ✅ Flexibility in requirements 📌 EFRAG event, 7 Apr 2025 ⚠️ AI-generated translation
@sophiazakari.bsky.social
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SMEunited
5 months ago
At a
@europarl.europa.eu
hearing,
@gerhardhuemer.bsky.social
called for more funding, simpler rules & less red tape in
#InvestEU
to boost
#SME
access to finance. ✅ Raise simplification threshold to €300k ✅ Use voluntary
#VSME
standard ✅ Ease
#sustainablefinance
reporting More here ⤵️
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Improving the impact of InvestEU on access to finance for SMEs
At a joint public hearing of the Budget and Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, Economic Policy Director Gerhard Huemer discussed how the InvestEU SME Window can better...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/improving-the-impact-of-investeu-on-access-to-finance-for-smes
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SMEunited
5 months ago
The last
#PublicProcurement
Directives aimed to boost
#SME
participation in public tenders - but Member States haven’t delivered. At a
@ec.europa.eu
hearing, SMEunited expert Magnus Johansson outlined SME priorities for the next revision. ➡️ Read more:
www.smeunited.eu/news/public-...
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Public Procurement rules are not sufficient to ensure access of SMEs to public contracts
The aim of the last revision of the Public Procurement Directives was to increase the share of SMEs in this important market by forcing Member States to facilitate the participation of SMEs in public ...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/public-procurement-rules-are-not-sufficient-to-ensure-access-of-smes-to-public-contracts
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SMEunited
6 months ago
📣 Weekly
#SME
recap: ✅
#AI
Continent Action Plan ✅ Tailoring
#CleanIndustrialDeal
for SMEs ✅
#Finance
concerns for SMEs ✅
#VSME
& trickle-down effect ✅ Position Paper on
#Omnibus
1
#sustainability
reporting ✅ SBS study on
#SMEs
in
#renewable
energy ➡️ Read more:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
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SMEunited
6 months ago
📣 This week's
#SME
recap: 🤝 Exchange with EVP Séjourné on SME demands 📉 SME Business Climate Index drops to 70.6 💶
#InvestEU
simplified via
#Omnibus
🌱 EU–Türkiye push
#greentransition
💧
#SMEs
key to
#water
resilience 🚆 Sustainable
#transport
in focus ➡️ Enjoy the read:
mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
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SMEunited
6 months ago
The Platform on Sustainable Finance proposes an SME Sustainable Finance Standard to help
#SMEs
& lenders voluntarily assess and showcase environmental
#sustainability
. ➡️ Read more:
www.smeunited.eu/news/streaml...
@gerhardhuemer.bsky.social
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Streamlining sustainable finance for SMEs
The Platform on Sustainable Finance, an advisory body to the European Commission, has published its report on streamlining sustainable finance for SMEs. The report proposes an "SME Sustainable Finance...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/streamlining-sustainable-finance-for-smes
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The Platform on Sustainable Finance has published its report on streamlining sustainable finance for SMEs. The report proposes an "SME Sustainable Finance Standard" to help SMEs and their lenders or financiers demonstrate SMEs’ sustainability performance.
finance.ec.europa.eu/document/dow...
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#sustainability #sustainablefinance #finance #eutaxonomy #smes… | EU Platform on Sustainable Finance | 19 comments
🚀 New report! Today, EU Platform on Sustainable Finance publishes a report on “Streamlining Sustainable Finance for SMEs” Link to the report:… | 19 comments on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/eu-platform-on-sustainable-finance_sustainability-sustainablefinance-finance-activity-7308752080091906049-9bZS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAAByS7kBoGh1xdAIzWlNVQHrWjR80knhezA
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SMEunited
6 months ago
“SMEs agree that a society needs rules to function. However, excessive regulations suffocate small businesses trying to comply” – @VeroniqueWillems at the @FinancialTimes panel. 👉 See the full story:
www.smeunited.eu/news/sme-vie...
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SMEunited
6 months ago
"Legislation must be feasible & implementable for
#SMEs
," said Véronique Willems. Instead of high compliance thresholds, policy should offer funding, best practices & neutral info to support growth. ➡️ Read more:
www.smeunited.eu/news/shaping...
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social
@oecd-ocde.bsky.social
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SMEunited
6 months ago
#SMEs
are key to Europe’s strategic resilience. Tariffs and geopolitical instability must not hinder their ability to grow and innovate. We have to safeguard European unity in responding to divisive actions -
@petrisalminen.bsky.social
at the BoD meeting. ▶️ More:
www.smeunited.eu/news/smeunit...
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SMEunited Board discusses impact on SME from geopolitical tensions and tariffs
European SMEs are facing mounting challenges as geopolitical tensions and trade barriers disrupt markets and supply chains. Rising protectionism, fluctuating tariffs, hybrid threats, and global uncert...
https://www.smeunited.eu/news/smeunited-board-discusses-impact-on-sme-from-geopolitical-tensions-and-tariffs
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SMEunited
6 months ago
📢 This week's
#SME
recap: 🔹Geopolitics &
#tariffs
🔹 EU
#Preparedness
Strategy 🔹
#Chemicals
package 🔹
#DueDiligence
&
#Omnibus
unpacked 🔹 SMEs in Western Balkans & Türkiye 🔹 Streamlining
#SustainableFinance
🔹 28th regime 🔹 Removing
#SingleMarket
barriers ▶️ More:
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📣 Our weekly
#SME
recap: ✅
#SMEs
& Europe’s
#security
✅
#SMEIntergroup
must think like entrepreneurs ✅ Action needed on Savings & Investment Union ✅ Cutting red tape - SME views ✅
#Omnibus
proposal & food sector impact ➡️ Enjoy the read:
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#SIU
#TSS
#ThinkSmallFirst
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