EU Inc (the 28th regime) · 2026/0074(COD)
Highlights multiple challenges faced by SMEs and calls for EU support to enhance competitiveness, but does not directly address the EU Inc file specifics.
Recognize the broad challenges faced by SMEs across sectors and support their establishment and growth within the EU.
“European SMEs face structural and cyclical obstacles to their establishment, growth and day-to-day operation.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
Facilitate SME access to public procurement by reducing red tape, technical requirements, and long deadlines, and promote local European purchasing.
Reduce regulatory burdens and administrative complexity that SMEs face, including GDPR, NIS2, DORA, environmental standards, and other compliance requirements.
“SMEs have to cope with a very/too burdensome regulatory environment: GDPR, various ‘Acts’, NIS2, DORA, etc., environmental standards, obligations related to waste or product safety.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
Support SMEs in digitalisation efforts, including mandatory e-invoicing, by easing technical and organisational burdens.
“Several countries progressively impose mandatory e-invoicing (e.g. Italy already in place, Germany as of 2025, France from 2026). For SMEs, this represents a significant technical and organisational investment.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
Improve access to finance for SMEs by developing alternatives to bank credit such as leasing, factoring, and private equity.
“The majority of SMEs still rely on bank credit. Conditions sometimes remain restrictive, especially in sectors considered more risky. Banks no longer play their role. Alternative solutions (leasing, factoring, private equity) remain insufficiently developed or accessible.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
Address skills shortages and high labour costs that hamper SME competitiveness and innovation.
“Many sectors suffer from a lack of skilled labour, slowing down projects and hampering innovation. At the same time, labour costs, including social security contributions, remain high in several Member States, complicating recruitment and reducing competitiveness.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
Adopt an EU industrial and commercial strategy that promotes economic and industrial sovereignty, including buying and producing in Europe and promoting the European label.
“The EU must be part of a broader dynamic: create real European pride... Buying Europe: focus on EU suppliers and partners... Producing in Europe: relocating or developing real production capacities... Promoting the European label: turning “made in Europe” into a strong business case.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
Ensure timely payments and improve cash flow for SMEs by enforcing stricter payment deadlines between businesses and public administrations.
“The too long settlement times, both between businesses and with public administrations, weaken the cash flow of small structures.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
Address cost pressures from energy price volatility and imported inputs to protect SME profitability.
“The volatility of energy prices weighs on profitability, especially for industrial and energy-intensive enterprises. This adds increasing costs related to imported inputs, often outside Europe.”
Feedback, 2025-08-26 · the Commission’s translation
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