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The 2024 survey on SMEs’ access to finance (SAFE) results, an annual survey conducted by the Commission and the European Central Bank, shows businesses facing better financing conditions in the past year, but still not the same as before the general economic downturn.
Today, the new Construction Products Regulation enters into force. The new Regulation modernises the rules from 2011, makes it easier to sell construction products across the EU Single Market, supports innovative construction techniques and enhances the sector’s competitiveness and sustainability.
The European Commission published the first group of selected stakeholder pledges as part of the co-implementation phase of the transition pathway for EU mobility, following the first call for pledges. We've also launched the second call for pledges, which will remain open until 28 February 2025.
The Commission has launched a call for evidence and opened a public consultation to collect evidence, information, data, and feedback on how Public Procurement Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU have performed.
The European Commission hosts the Minerals Security Partnership during Raw Materials Week 2024 to advance global cooperation on critical raw materials like lithium and rare earths. Partners aim to secure sustainable access, promote investment, and tackle supply chain challenges.
At Raw Materials Week, the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) convened in Brussels to advance critical minerals projects. Led by the EU, U.S., and South Korea, discussions focused on rare earth initiatives, investment opportunities, and solutions for responsible mining and recycling worldwide.
The new rules will also introduce simpler and clearer requirements so that chemicals can move freely across the EU, including through digital labelling and more legible labels.
Starting today and running until 13 December, the 9th edition of the Raw Materials Week will bring together a wide range of stakeholders from all over the world to move forward on the bloc's initiatives in the field of raw materials.
The new Product Liability Directive entered into force on Sunday, 8 December. The revised legislation establishes a clear, predictable, and effective system for victims to seek compensation.
The EU Proximity and Social Economy platform is designed to support all makers that help communities build resilience by keeping goods and services close to home, while advancing social and environmental objectives. It is now open for registration and free to use.