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]"
Verhofstadt strongly criticizes first Commission draft on banking resolution
Addressing the incoming rotating President of the Council, Irish Taioseach Enda Kenny in Strasbourg today and in the presence of the president of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, Guy Verhofstadt strongly criticized...
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Easier financing for Europe's SMEs
The EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs adopted today a report to explore innovative tools and alternative funding mechanisms for Europe's 23 million small and medium-sized enterprises, strongly supported by the Liberal...
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If EU leaders are not prepared to agree on how to end the crisis, they should stay at home
"Tomorrow's EU summit in Brussels lacks ambition", according to ALDE group leader, Guy Verhofstadt, addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg today.
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Youth Guarantee can help member states tackle youth unemployment
The Youth Employment Package presented today introduces the concept of a Youth Guarantee to ensure that all young people up to age 25 receive a quality job offer, continued education, an apprenticeship, or a traineeship within...
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Guy Verhofstadt: "We strongly support the Commission's blueprint but believe the Redemption Fund is possible with the current Treaty"
Commenting today on the Commission's blueprint for full economic and monetary union, Guy Verhofstadt, ALDE group leader stated:
"We strongly welcome the paper produced by the Commission and agree with the overall assessment made...
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An EU Single Supervisor needed without delay
Today the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs committee adopted the legislative package establishing a Single Supervisory Mechanism, a key element for the creation of a European Banking union. For the ALDE Group,...
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More focus on innovation and SMEs in Horizon 2020
Today, the European Parliament's Industry, Research & Energy Committee (ITRE) voted on its negotiation position for Horizon 2020, the upcoming EU multi-annual programme for research and innovation. It is the eighth RTD framework...
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German economic advisory council contradicts Merkel on debt redemption fund
Addressing Angela Merkel today in Brussels during an exchange of views with the European Parliament, Guy Verhofstadt underlined the need for action to tackle the underlying causes of the crisis and the key role of Germany in...
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Obama's re-election optimism clouded by concern over partisan feuding
European Liberals and Democrats welcome the re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama, whose initiatives during the first term helped stabilize the international financial system. However concerns remain over the ability of the...
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Member States should rescue the EU Support Fund for redundant workers
A report drafted by ALDE MEP Marian Harkin (Independent, Ireland) calling for the post-2013 continuation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) today received cross-party support in the Employment Committee of the...
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