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"SMEs have played a significant role in the creation of economic wealth, jobs and social cohesion. We entrepreneurs hear the ambitious objectives for social Europe and whilst reaffirming our support, we call for a serious commitment from the European Commission and the Member States to re-create a positive economic spiral on our continent, and show that Europe is a continent where business and social standards go hand in hand", stated SMEunited President Petri Salminen at the Val Duche...

SMEunited has been advocating the correct payment terms for decades. Late payments endanger the continuity of SME activities. The report on the impact of faster payments in B2B relations, published today by the Joint Research Centre, underlines this statement. We ask the Commission to use this momentum to immediately launch the revision of the Late Payment Directive, announced by President von der Leyen at the State of the Union address.

SMEunited welcomes President von der Leyens measures for SMEs, announced at the State of the Union address today. SMEs support the efforts to reduce electricity demand, push down prices and avoid blackouts.

Today on "Europe day", the Conference on the Future of Europe is holding its closing event. The Conference was an important project to discuss what kind of future Europeans want and which reforms are necessary. SMEunited welcomes that citizens in their proposals paid attention to the entrepreneurial culture and business competitiveness.

EU recovery plans must address gaps that the COVID-19 crisis has exposed More than strategies, we need actions to help EU industry regain its competitiveness, argues the EESC’s Stefano Mallia. EESC 04 May 2021 The European Commission will this week unveil its much-awaited Industrial strategy review, amid growing concerns about a slow and uneven recovery from the pandemic. But more than strategies, what companies need are fast actions to help Europe regain its competitiveness and growth. At th...