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18 September 2017

Dual use technology in the EU – SME success stories on EU funding

Published : Mon, 18 Sep 2017 Several SMEs have successfully taken advantage of EU funding to develop dual-use projects. Their businesses are in the limelight of the new brochure the Commission just released.
02 May 2017

Study on information and assistance needs of businesses operating cross-border within the EU

Published : Tue, 02 May 2017 This study identifies businesses' expectations in terms of online information and personalised assistance in order to comply with regulations in other EU countries, assesses the gaps between identified needs and...
25 April 2017

Study about administrative formalities of important procedures and administrative burdens for businesses

Published : Tue, 25 Apr 2017 This study examines the formalities and costs that EU companies face when undertaking certain administrative procedures. It contributes to an impact assessment for the 'Single Digital Gateway' initiative - part ...
24 April 2017

Member States' competitiveness report

Published : Mon, 24 Apr 2017 The Member States' Competitiveness Report provides information on the competitiveness of the EU and compares the progress achieved by EU countries in areas such as general business environment, innovation and sk...
13 February 2017

Business Planet: Europe's social and solidarity economy is huge with entrepreneurs

Published : Mon, 13 Feb 2017 Business Planet looks at the social and solidarity economy (SSE). Cooperatives employ about 4.5 million people. To better understand why an increasing number of entrepreneurs are using the SSE model, th...
31 January 2017

Study: Municipal waste procurement in EU countries can be more efficient

Published : Tue, 31 Jan 2017 Municipal waste is garbage produced in homes, restaurants, shops, businesses and industrial sites. In the EU, 475kg was produced per person in 2014, down 10% from 2002 levels, of which 44% is either recycled or ...
24 January 2017

The Remedies Directives in the eyes of enterprises, contract authorities and legal practitioners

Published : Tue, 24 Jan 2017 A 2015 European Commission public consultation (24 April - 20 July) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the provisions of Directive 2007/66/EC on remedies in public procurement. It was open to all but particu...

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