European Economic and Social CMay 11

Young entrepreneurs can strengthen EU’s competitiveness and innovation capacity, but many barriers stand in their way.

To boost #EUCompetitiveness, we call for:
🔹 better access to financial support;
🔹 coordinated training in all Member States;
🔹 simplified administration.
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EESC PRESSMay 8

The EESC adopted an opinion on #EUcompetitiveness and #youth entrepreneurship during its last #EESCPlenary

It sets out how supporting young entrepreneurs can strengthen #innovation and help secure the future of Europe’s #SMEs

Find out more 👇
http://link.europa.eu/wby8QW

#CY2026EU
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How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitiveness

At its April 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an exploratory opinion on EU competitiveness and youth entrepreneurship. Requested by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the opinion sets out how supporting young entrepreneurs can strengthen innovation, foster sustainable growth and help secure the future of Europe’s SMEs.

European Economic and Social Committee
European Economic and Social CMay 7

RT by @EU_EESC: The EESC adopted an opinion on #EUcompetitiveness and #youth entrepreneurship during its last #EESCPlenary

It sets out how supporting young entrepreneurs can strengthen #innovation and help secure the future of Europe’s #SMEs

Find out more 👇
http://link.europa.eu/wby8QW

#CY2026EU
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https://nitter.net/EESC_PRESS/status/2052333608031891831#m

How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitiveness

At its April 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an exploratory opinion on EU competitiveness and youth entrepreneurship. Requested by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the opinion sets out how supporting young entrepreneurs can strengthen innovation, foster sustainable growth and help secure the future of Europe’s SMEs.

European Economic and Social Committee
European Economic and Social CMay 4

Pinned: Missed our April #EESCPlenary?

We:
🌍debated #EUCompetitiveness with @eucopresident;
🏳️‍🌈discussed banning conversion practices;
💶explored supplementary pensions with Commissioner Albuquerque;
🚀tackled barriers for startups;
🎭debated #CultureCompassEU with @GlennMicallef.
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European Economic and Social CApr 30

Standards must stay technical, supporting innovation, protection & #EUcompetitiveness.

We call for:
📣a more inclusive EU standardisation system;
📣strong SMEs, trade unions & #EUCivilSociety input;
📣more transparency & safeguards for social dialogue.

ℹ️http://link.europa.eu/9GtwdQ
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A strategic standardisation for a stronger Single Market

Key pointsThe EESC:stresses that inclusiveness is essential for a legitimate and effective standardisation system, calling for stronger participation of SMEs, trade unions and civil society, supported by adequate funding, capacity building and simplified access;

European Economic and Social Committee
European Economic and Social CApr 30

Young Europeans want to start businesses, but too many barriers stand in the way.

To boost #EUCompetitiveness, we call for:
💸 better access to finance;
📂 simpler rules;
👐 stronger support systems.

Our opinion: http://link.europa.eu/Xdjyc6

#EESCPlenary
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EU Competitiveness and Youth Entrepreneurship

Key pointsThe EESC:demands a comprehensive and coordinated EU and Member State strategy that delivers an integrated support package for young entrepreneurs, combining accessible financing, tailored training, mentoring, coaching, incubation and strong local ecosystems to maximise business creation and sustainability;

European Economic and Social Committee
European Economic and Social CApr 28

Pinned: Tomorrow is the day: our #EESCPlenary kicks off!

Our members will vote key recommendations on #EUCompetitiveness, the #SingleMarket, culture, LGBTIQ+ rights and more!

Some of our guests:
🇪🇺 @eucopresident;
🇪🇺 European Commissioner @GlennMicallef;
🇺🇳 @IESOGI Graeme Reid.
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European Economic and Social CApr 27

Just 3 days left until our next #EESCPlenary! 🇪🇺

During this session, our members & guests will address key issues such as:
🌍 the new geopolitical order & #EUCompetitiveness;
🚀 EU startups and innovation;
🎭 culture for Europe;
💶 the #SingleMarket;
& more!

Don’t miss it!👇
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European Economic and Social CApr 22

RT by @EU_EESC: 📍 This week at the #DelphiEconomicForum we will join political & #business leaders to discuss solutions, ideas and bring a simple message: #EUCompetitiveness starts with the basics; an open, unified #SingleMarket & a strong social model.

🎬 Watch the video & stay tuned❗

📍 This week at the #DelphiEconomicForum we will join political & #business leaders to discuss solutions, ideas and bring a simple message: #EUCompetitiveness starts with the basics; an open, unified #SingleMarket & a strong social model.

🎬 Watch the video & stay tuned❗

Video
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Pulse of EuropeFeb 28

Die 🇪🇺 befindet sich in einer kritischen Phase & muss sich über dringende „Projekte“ neu definieren. Ivan Krastev ist wahrscheinlich der visionärste Denker in 🇪🇺. Was sind aus seiner Sicht Probleme & Lösungen? Starkes ZEIT Interview!

#EUVision
#EUDefence
#EUCompetitiveness

https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-02/ivan-krastev-donald-trump-europa-eu