Internal Market, Industry, Ent @EU_Growth@respublicae.eu

Happy #SMEDay!
Every 27 June, we celebrate Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises' role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. SMEs account for up to 90% of businesses, 60%-70% of employment, & 1/2 of 🌍 GDP, according to the UN.
See how EU #SMEs are performing 👇
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Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship &amp; SMEs: 🆕report on European #SMEs is out!
Over 99% of businesses in the 🇪🇺 are SMEs &amp; the backbone of the economy.
Since 2020 the situation for EU SMEs is perilous and will remain so in the foreseeable future – but there are silver linings…
👉https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/sme-strategy/sme-performance-review_en
🧵1/3👇 https://t.co/eqrSGlQ9f0
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⌛Applications for the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism are open until 5 July 2023⌛
Submit your application ✅ Share your city's achievements in #sustainable and #smart tourism💡Be the 2024 #EUGreenPioneer 🇪🇺
Find out more here 👉 https://europa.eu/!Y8PKjh https://t.co/TEMRStxCzO

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673677574596177922

🫧 Today 200 CEOs of the Clean Hydrogen Alliance meet with Commissioner @ThierryBreton at the #EUHydrogenForum to discuss how H2 is key for securing the EU's industrial competitiveness 📈
📰 Read more 👉 https://europa.eu/!c4jCyP
💻 Webstream 👉 https://euhydrogenforum.eu/ https://t.co/3aMz18WDoG

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673602672992059393

🆕report on European #SMEs is out!
Over 99% of businesses in the 🇪🇺 are SMEs &amp; the backbone of the economy.
Since 2020 the situation for EU SMEs is perilous and will remain so in the foreseeable future – but there are silver linings…
👉https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/sme-strategy/sme-performance-review_en
🧵1/3👇 https://t.co/eqrSGlQ9f0

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673638125057327105

Re According to the SME Performance Review, in 2022:
📉Inflation-adjusted value added declined by 1.4% with similar decline expected in 2023
📈Employment increased by 2.4% but stagnation predicted in 2023
SMEs are also suffering from a lack of skilled workers across 🇪🇺.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673638127288680448

Re There are silver linings, including:
💪Strong performance of micro-SMEs – a trend expected to continue
🆙Employment up in all 14 industrial ecosystems
🔼SME value added growth in 8 EU countries (MT, DK, ES, SI, PT, IE, LU, BE)
🧵3/3

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673638128815415298

An assessment on recognising qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine🇺🇦 highlights significant strides made by EU countries in facilitating the integration of Ukrainian professionals.
👉https://europa.eu/!BRyFWV
#StandwithUkraine #professionalqualifications https://t.co/3qw3aoTUja

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673348205084307457

⚡️Electrolyser Partnership members and Commissioner @ThierryBreton gather today at the 2nd EU #Electrolyser Summit.
They will assess progress on the manufacturing capacity objective 🎯 of 25GW by 2025. Are we on track? #RepowerEU
👉 Read more here: https://europa.eu/!XkGYDV https://t.co/5yl2mX7NBc

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673311484028284928

🎥 Watch below the @Clusters_EU #ECCPMatchmaking event in Morocco🇲🇦:
5️⃣1️⃣ participants
1️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ bilateral meetings
Countless collaborative opportunities initiated ✅
Sound good? Check out the upcoming #ECCPMatchmaking event in South Africa 🇿🇦 ⬇️
https://clustercollaboration.eu/content/eu-south-africa-matchmaking-event-2023 https://t.co/EWReZBr5ah

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1673241258154762241

We welcome the @EUCouncil's adoption of a negotiation mandate on new product liability rules 🏷️
🤝Looking forward to the @europarl_en's mandate so we can work together to make these rules fit for the #DigitalAge and #CircularEconomy 👉 https://europa.eu/!pntRdm
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Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU: #COREPERII | EU Ambassadors just approved the negotiating mandate for a new EU law on liability for defective products. The new law – once finally adopted – will update decades-old civil liability rules, make them fit for the digital age and increase consumer protection.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1668994217811619847

DYK an SME that has suffered IP infringements has 34% less chance of survival than one that hasn't? Today we focus on innovative solutions for #SMEs at the International IP Enforcement Summit. #IPEnforcement #IPR
Follow the link to watch the livestream👇
https://euipo.europa.eu/portal/landing-pages/international-ip-enforcement-summit-2023 https://t.co/E6Z6SJB5w0

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1669243491472244736

🤝 This #MoU with Argentina on #CriticalRawMaterials will allow us to jointly develop secure and sustainable raw material value chains.
⛏️ These will create local added value, quality employment and inclusive economic growth👇
https://europa.eu/!qfKrgx https://t.co/IutTMCl0M7

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1669287270904635392

The Commission is seeking input from eInvoicing stakeholders to review the effects of Directive 2014/55/EU.
#HaveYourSay by 30 June 2023 📅and make your voice heard!
👉https://europa.eu/!8frYV7
#eInvoicingSurvey #SMEs #accountants #businessassociations #publicauthorities https://t.co/m1IaUNH81g

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1669317593562243072

RT European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)
🔔The call for expressions of interest for the EU-Singapore #ECCPMatchmaking Event 2023 is open! 🇪🇺-🇸🇬
🗓️ 30 Oct - 1 Nov
As part of @SwitchSingapore and Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia 2023, this event promises networking &amp; innovation. Apply now! #ECCP ⤵️
https://clustercollaboration.eu/content/eu-singapore-matchmaking-event-2023 https://t.co/OQttXLla1g

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Clusters_EU/status/1669664170973843458

🔋Our new #EUecodesign &amp; #energylabelling rules aim to make phones and tablets more durable, efficient and easier to repair 📱
This will boost the #circulareconomy for manufacturers and repairers, and enable more sustainable choices for consumers 👉 https://europa.eu/!nD9bJN https://t.co/9NKQFXs746

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1669682263498301443

RT EISMEA
📢 New #SingleMarket Call for Tenders!
This call aims to enhance the uptake of strategic #PublicProcurement in the European Economic Area, contribute to the economic recovery of the 🇪🇺, &amp; stimulate innovation and #startups.
🗓️Apply by 16/08
More ℹ️ 👉 https://europa.eu/!Wh3gC8 https://t.co/EYtv3pX8U3

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EISMEA/status/1670702488851292160

RT Promoting Enterprise
🚀 Announcing the Youth Start-Up Competition #YSC2023 during the European #SMEWeek2023!
Inviting young entrepreneurs (18-25) to share their start-up idea targeting global challenges such as sustainability, social inclusion, and technology innovation.
📎 https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/news/youth-start-competition-ysc-2023-encouraging-young-entrepreneurs-shape-future-2023-06-19_en https://t.co/pyLlC283rV

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EEPA_EU/status/1670798046194540549

The #SingleMarket Enforcement Taskforce meets today to discuss progress on 🇪🇺 renewable energy 🔋⚡️permitting &amp; introduction of 5 best practices:
✅Clear info
☑️One-stop-shop
✅Clear deadlines
☑️Positive admin. silence
✅Digital permitting
More on #SMET👉https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/single-market-enforcement-taskforce_en https://t.co/5Pwhwinzaz

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1671096228564680704

#SMART GETS YOU FURTHER
Proud of your city's steps towards more 🌱 #sustainable, 📱 #digital, 👩‍🦽 #accessible an💡#innovative tourism?
Apply by 5 July 2023 to be the next European Capital of Smart Tourism. 🇪🇺
More about #EUTourismCapital here 👇 https://europa.eu/!Y8PKjh https://t.co/eU6b05kZKr

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Growth/status/1671155949166288896

Visitors to #Kranj 🇸🇮, the 2023 European Destination of Excellence 🇪🇺, can easily bike 🚲 across the entire region by borrowing a bike in one of the region's 8 cities 🗺️ with more than 50 stations📍and return it in any other.
More about #EDENEurope 👉https://europa.eu/!MDtDcg https://t.co/pcs9zkPvbd

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