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Labour migration is crucial for EU growth

Udgivet Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:10 CET:

Multinational companies operating in Europe need access to the right people, at the right time, but such people are not always available locally. Businesses therefore need to be able to transfer key personnel between companies into and within the EU. The proposal on labour migration would help the EU reach its goal of remaining an open and competitive labour market.

The Communication on "Reaffirming free movement of workers: rights and major developments" offers an overall picture of the rights of EU migrant workers, updating the Commission’s 2002 Communication, taking on board legislative and case-law developments. It aims to raise awareness and promote the rights of migrant workers.

The existing body of EU law in this area (the acquis) gives European citizens the fundamental right to move freely within the EU for work purposes and protects the social rights of workers and of their family members. In this dynamic area, where change is driven by labour market policy, family structure and the process of European integration, free movement law contributes both to achieving the single market and fostering the social, economic and cultural inclusion of EU migrant workers within the host Member States.

For further information see press memohttp://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/324&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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Internationally active SMEs yield better results

Udgivet Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00 CET:

25% of EU 27 SMEs export or have exported at some point during the last 3 years. This is revealed in a new European Commission study available on line. Internationally active SMEs report an employment growth of 7% whereas the figure stood at 1% for those without any international activities. There is also a strong relationship between internationalisation and innovation.
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European Enterprise Awards 2011

Udgivet Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:21 CET:

The European Commission launches the fifth edition of the European Enterprise Awards which reward public initiatives to support business and promote entrepreneurship. The competition puts the spotlight on the role of the public sector at local, regional and national level in creating the right environment for business and boosting their development with specially conceived projects.
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45% of Europeans would like to be their own boss if …

Udgivet Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:30 CET:

45% of all Europeans would like to be their own boss if they could. Compared to the US where 55% of the population would like to be self-employed this figure is however still low. Yet while the preference for self-employment has significantly decreased in the US (by 6 points since 2007) it remained stable for Europe. One of the reasons for the higher US figures could be that 73% of all US citizens but only 49% of the people in the EU declare that they have a good opinion of entrepreneurs.

The aim of the survey is to have a better understanding of entrepreneurship, to identify the reasons which encourage people to become entrepreneurs and to find out which obstacles exist.

The results of the 2009 survey will help the Commission in the shaping of its policy-making. For the first time the survey includes countries from Asia (China, Japan, South Korea).

Entrepreneurial attitudes are different in Europe, the US and Asia: Chinese people have the strongest preference for self-employment (71%), Japanese people the weakest (39%). In the US entrepreneurs enjoy a good reputation.

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Winners of European Enterprise Awards successful at creating small businesses

Udgivet Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:23 CET:

Six initiatives from France, Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovenia and Sweden, received awards in the ceremony which was jointly organised by the European Commission, the Spanish EU Presidency and the Committee of the Regions. The event closed the second European SME Week, the European Commission's pan-European campaign to promote entrepreneurship and small businesses (SMEs) in Europe.
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Enterprise and Industry DG raises awareness about CE marking at CEDIA EXPO, 15 - 17 June 2010, London

Udgivet Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:30 CET:

Organised by CEDIA, the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, the Home Technology Event is the only dedicated product and training event for smart home innovations and gives an excellent opportunity for Enterprise and Industry DG to inform its visitors on CE marking.
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Industrial new orders up by 5.2% in euro area Up by 5.9% in EU27
Udgivet Wed, 26 May 2010 10:26 CET:

In March 2010 compared with February 2010, the euro area1 (EA16) industrial new orders index2 rose by 5.2%. In February3 the index increased by 1.9%. In the EU271, new orders gained 5.9% in March 2010 after a rise of 1.1% in February3. Excluding ships, railway & aerospace equipment4, for which changes tend to be more volatile, industrial new orders grew by 4.5% in the euro area and by 5.0% in the EU27. In March 2010 compared with March 2009, industrial new orders increased by 19.8% in the euro area and by 20.7% in the EU27. Total industry excluding ships, railway & aerospace equipment4 rose by 20.2% and 20.3% respectively.
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