SMEunited welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Commission’s consultation “on a set of European Digital Principles”. We believe that digital transformation, which is a key enabling factor for SMEs to grow, needs to be coupled with sound digital principles. European digital principles should create the necessary confidence in businesses and citizens while navigating the digital environment.
Position paper on the Commission’s consultation on a set of European Digital Principles
Consumer law ready 2025 kick off
The next phase of the Consumer Law Ready project was officially launched. This initiative, financed by the European Commission, continues to be led by a consortium comprising SMEunited, BEUC and Eurochambres. The project aims to strengthen SMEs' knowledge of European consumer law.
10 million businesses risk closure if economic conditions do not change
INTRUM 2025 European payment report shows payment practices across Europe. It notably flags that delayed payments disrupt cash flow, reduce liquidity and impair the ability to invest, pay employee or meet financial obligations.
Early Warning Europe Day: Keeping SMEs resilient in uncertain times
“Simplification is not just a slogan, it is a necessity”, stated Benjamin Knirsch, advisor for enterprise policy and legal affairs, as he discussed SMEs resilience and the need for early support for SMEs in difficulties. The message of the panel discussion was clear: simplification is vital if SMEs are to withstand today’s economic and regulatory pressures.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The business community supports alternative means to resolve consumer disputes (ADRs) and acknowledges the efficient, cost-effective and speedy mechanism compared to courts to resolve disputes between consumers and companies. Ahead of the trilogue, SMEunited calls on negotiating parties to consider the specific characteristics of ADR, which are, amongst others, voluntary in nature, and an out-of-court procedure, requiring a clear scope for legal certainty.