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SMEs and high inflation PDF

Final report

Since 2021, the European Union has experienced historically high levels of inflation, with year-on-year increases in consumer prices reaching as high as 11.5 % in October 2022. From the collection of payments to skills and labour shortages, this study assesses how this environment of high inflation has affected small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Crisis costs for European SMEs PDF/Paper

How COVID-19 changed the playing field for European SMEs: final report

The COVID-19 pandemic has become the cause of one of the greatest global recessions ever experienced. As such, many SMEs were exposed to financial and employment-related losses. However, not all industries suffered the same income losses or job disruptions and there is still limited evidence on the pandemic’s true impact. This study develops a systematic classification of the impacts of COVID-19 and other international crises on SMEs. The study ultimately proposes a list of policy recommendations for the recovery and competitiveness of SMEs.

Enterprise Europe Network EU single market PDF

Success stories

The stories featured in this brochure illustrate how the four fundamental freedoms of the Single Market — free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital — have simplified daily business operations, fuelling growth and prosperity across the European Union. The brochure demonstrates practical examples of successful ventures to demystify the process of conducting business abroad and highlight how the Enterprise Europe Network can support businesses wishing to take the jump.

A blueprint for sustainable living PDF

2023 activity report

A blueprint presents drawings, dimensions, and notes. This report draws vivid pictures of the beneficiaries of European Investment Bank projects in 2023. It includes information on the nature and size of the EIB’s investments and the importance of its loans to each of its beneficiaries during the year. The report notes the EU policies and expertise that lead the EIB to make each of our investments.

Cohesion policy in the outermost regions PDF/Paper

Through its cohesion policy, the EU aims to correct imbalances between countries and regions and foster economic growth. This study focuses on cohesion policy and its implementation in the EU’s nine outermost regions. It outlines the specific characteristics of these regions and further analyses the vulnerabilities they face. The study also reviews the importance of cohesion policy and concludes with recommendations for its wider application.

Guidelines on biodiversity-friendly afforestation, reforestation and tree planting PDF/Paper

Under the European Green Deal, the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 tackles the protection and restoration of nature by making a number of specific commitments and setting several targets. This publication sets out guidelines to meet these commitments and achieve these targets through biodiversity-friendly afforestation, reforestation and tree planting.

ETwinning & European School Education Platform APP

The new eTwinning & ESEP mobile app is a tool to stay connected with the eTwinning Community. As a registered member, you will be notified when there are updates in your projects and groups, you can connect with people for future collaboration, and you can discover European education trends from the European School Education Platform.

CORDIS results pack on research infrastructures in Europe PDF/Paper/HTML

In order to tackle complex and global issues such as climate change and biodiversity changes, researchers across Europe need access to world-leading resources and infrastructure. This Results Pack highlights the work of 13 EU-funded research projects that, through the support of research infrastructures, are helping to advance scientific knowledge and technological progress supporting European society in facing current and future challenges.

Futures of civic resilience in Europe, 2040 PDF

Scenarios and policy implications

Exploring alternative futures addressing radical changes in society can help better prepare for future crises and strengthen the resilience of civil society today. This publication sets out four possible future scenarios in 2040 and considers their implications for society. It also explores how the EU’s research and innovation policy can help boost society’s resilience in the face of these scenarios.

The semiconductor ecosystem PDF/Paper

Global features and Europe's position

Semiconductors (also called chips or microchips) are the building blocks of modern technology and a critical part of any advance economy. Recent times have exposed the fragility of the global supply chains in this sector, as well as the importance of semiconductors for countries’ security. This publication sheds light on the importance of the sector for our society and the fragile nature of the global production system.