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Single market programme

Goedgekeurd on 17/10/2018
Referentie: 
INT/859-EESC-2018-03034-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2018) 441 final 2018/0231 CODCOM(2018) 441 final 2018/0231 COD
Rapporteur: 
Oliver RÖPKE (Workers - GR II / Austria)
Co-rapporteur: 
Violeta JELIĆ (Employers - GR I/Croatia)

The EESC welcomes in principle the integration of five predecessor programmes (and of the European Statistical Programme, though that extends beyond the scope of the single market) and a number of budget headings into a single market programme, as it can be expected to produce synergies and improve cost efficiency. Due to steadily increasing volume of work in consumer protection policy EESC urges the Commission to further develop cooperation with consumer networks and organisations and to increase funding for consumer protection. It is also concerned that the negotiations on the EU financial framework could result in cuts and thus in a lower budget than in the past.

advies EESC: Single market programme

Package on European company law

Goedgekeurd on 17/10/2018
Referentie: 
INT/841-EESC-2018-01917-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2018) 239 final 2018/0113 CODCOM(2018) 239 final 2018/0113 CODCOM(2018) 241 final 2018/0114 COD
Rapporteur: 
Dimitris DIMITRIADIS (Employers - GR I / Greece)
Co-rapporteur: 
Norbert KLUGE (Germany)

The EESC supports the proposals that enhance the international competitiveness of SMEs, reduce cost, harmonise and simplify processes for registration, filing of company changes and conversions. It believes that guidance by the Commission to the Member States on transposition of the directives is useful.

advies EESC: Package on European company law

Small listed companies

Goedgekeurd on 19/09/2018
Referentie: 
INT/856-EESC-2018-02916-00-01-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2018) 331 final 2018/0165 COD
Rapporteur: 
Mihai IVAŞCU (Romania)

The EESC believes that the current proposal, although a step in the right direction, is not enough to tackle the existing barriers on the SME Growth Markets.

It stands by its previous opinions that the low level of communication and bureaucratic approaches are significant barriers and much more effort must be put into overcoming these obstacles.

Communication from Brussels should always target the bottom of the chain – the SMEs themselves. The EESC also advises the European Commission to look into the possibility of attracting institutional investors, such as private pension funds, to invest in these SME Growth Markets.

advies EESC: Small listed companies

Promoting SMEs in Europe with a special focus on a horizontal legislative SME approach and respect of the SBA's "think small first" (Exploratory opinion requested by the Bulgarian Presidency)

Goedgekeurd on 17/01/2018
Referentie: 
INT/832-EESC-2017-04540-00-00-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Milena ANGELOVA (Employers - GR I / Bulgaria)
Co-rapporteur: 
Panagiotis GKOFAS (Diversity Europe - GR III/Greece)

The Bulgarian presidency of the Council of the EU has requested the EESC to prepare an exploratory opinion on how to best promote SMEs in Europe with a special focus on a horizontal legislative SME approach and respect of the SBA's "think small first".

 

advies EESC: Promoting SMEs in Europe with a special focus on a horizontal legislative SME approach and respect of the SBA's "think small first" (Exploratory opinion requested by the Bulgarian Presidency)

The potential of small family and traditional businesses to boost development and economic growth in the regions (own-initiative opinion)

Goedgekeurd on 18/10/2017
Referentie: 
ECO/433-EESC-2017-01106-00-00-ac-tra
Rapporteur: 
Dimitris DIMITRIADIS (Employers - GR I / Greece)

A number of topical industrial developments and trends are currently at the focus of attention. At the same time it should be recognised that people must live everywhere in Europe, including in many regions that these innovative trends are not likely to reach even in the next 50 years. Without undermining their importance and while supporting the political efforts promoting these trends, it is necessary to recall that these businesses are the key element in the creation of new activity and value in resource-constrained areas and are crucial to enhancing economic prosperity and cohesion across Europe. Against this background, the main objective of the opinion is to identify and analyse the particular challenges these businesses face and find solutions and possibilities to support them.

advies EESC: The potential of small family and traditional businesses to boost development and economic growth in the regions (own-initiative opinion)

Improving the effectiveness of EU policies for SMEs (own-initiative opinion)

Goedgekeurd on 06/07/2017
Referentie: 
INT/787-EESC-2016-EESC-2016-03121-00-00-AC
Rapporteur: 
Milena ANGELOVA (Employers - GR I / Bulgaria)

 

In its Opinion, the EESC draws attention to significant inefficiencies still existing in both the formulation and implementation of SME policies, warns against a bureaucratic approach still prevalent in EU policies and calls for a visible, coordinated and consistent horizontal policy for SMEs, based on a multiannual action plan. The EESC also proposes that the Commission assess whether the current definition of SMEs corresponds to their heterogeneity, sectoral dynamics, specific features and diversity during the last decade.

advies EESC: Improving the effectiveness of EU policies for SMEs (own-initiative opinion)

Promoting innovative and high growth firms (own-initiative opinion)

Goedgekeurd on 14/12/2016
Referentie: 
ECO/403-EESC-2016-00899-00-01-ac-tra
Rapporteur: 
Antonio GARCÍA DEL RIEGO (Employers - GR I / Spain)

The EESC encourages the Commission to pursue its efforts to develop policy proposals aimed at promoting the creation of innovative and high growth firms. These policy proposals should strengthen the single market, reinforce the clusters and ecosystems in which innovative start-ups are created, develop the equity component of the European capital markets, encourage an academic agenda focusing on jobs for the future and minimise the cost and red tape involved in starting a new entrepreneurial venture.

advies EESC: Promoting innovative and high growth firms (own-initiative opinion)

Innovation as a driver of new business models (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Goedgekeurd on 25/05/2016
Referentie: 
INT/778-EESC-2016-00078-00-00-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Ariane RODERT (Diversity Europe - GR III / Sweden)
Co-rapporteur: 
Oliver RÖPKE (Workers - GR II/Austria)

Europe is facing complex challenges calling for renewed social and economic models. To deliver progress, growth and wellbeing in Europe, a shift towards an innovation-based economy is needed. The EESC therefore calls on the European Commission to develop a policy framework to support these new business models emerging. The EESC calls on the Commission in the upcoming review of the Single Market strategy, due in 2017, to fully incorporate these new business models, and suggest new measures in this direction. It is crucial that Member States and the European Institutions fully recognise and promote "fairer" business models, which are centred on delivering innovation for social development by integrating social impact measurement in parallel to reporting economic progress.

advies EESC: Innovation as a driver of new business models (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

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