WELCOME TO
THE ALDE "BOOST SMEs" CAMPAIGN
HOMEPAGE
Towards a comprehensive European policy for small and medium sized enterprises
There are approximately 23 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU making up 99% of all businesses and providing two-thirds of all
private sector jobs. They represent the main driving force for economic growth, innovation, employment and social integration.
The EU has already done much to improve the situation for SMEs but a lot still remains to be done to reduce bureaucracy, simplify access to financial
instruments and improve SME access to European and international markets.
The ALDE group is determined to boost successful entrepreneurship in Europe and to further improve the framework conditions for SMEs in three priority areas
- Smart regulation and simplification of rules
- Easier financing
- Improved market access
Boost SMEs in the Digital Economy [SEMINAR]"
EP environment committee breathes new life into EU emissions trading scheme
Speaking after the Environment committee's 2-1 endorsement of 'backloading' measures to support the EU emissions trading system, Chris Davies MEP (UK, LibDems), ALDE spokesperson in the environment committee said:
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MEPS back lower CO2 emission levels in vans
Members of the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a report today on the Commission's legislative proposal amending the Regulation to define the modalities for reaching the 2020...
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ALDE MEPS set out the EU's environmental priorities
Members of the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee approved a report today on the Commission's legislative proposal for the 7th EU Environment Action Programme (7. EAP) entitled "Living...
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Big boost for renewable energy projects across Europe
ALDE MEP Chris Davies (UK, Liberal Democrat) has welcomed news today that a funding mechanism he helped steer through Parliament on behalf of the Liberal and Democrat Group in 2009 will lead to over €3 billion being put into new...
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Commission must come forward with new proposals to fill energy efficiency gap
Speaking ahead of the adoption of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) in the European Parliament today ALDE MEP Fiona Hall (UK, Liberal Democrat) called on Commissioner Oettinger to come forward with additional measures this...
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Energy Efficiency Directive to boost saving at all stages of the energy chain
The European Parliament's Industry and Energy Committee (ITRE) today adopted the energy efficiency deal reached between EU Member States and MEPs in June, after months of tough negotiations. The proposed legislation will step up...
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MEP calls for end to "scam" on vehicle emission performance
An ALDE MEP says that loopholes must be closed if car drivers are to gain the full benefits of EU plans to curb CO2 emissions and increase the fuel efficiency of new cars.
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MEPs to back plans for low carbon economy
The European Parliament is expected on Thursday (March 15) to endorse the Commission's low carbon 'Roadmap' by a large majority.
The document provides a policy framework for the European Union to achieve an 80-95% reduction in...
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MEPS call for building a low-carbon economy
The European Parliament´s Environment Committee adopted today a report aiming at a cost-efficient way to make the European economy more climate-friendly and less energy-consuming.
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2050 Energy Roadmap underplays efficiency
The European Commission's 2050 Energy Roadmap, due to be published today, shows that renewables are a vital part of a successful and affordable decarbonisation process. But it sends out a weak message on energy efficiency...
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