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Debt Financing Gap for SMEs in Europe

This paper assesses the SME debt financing gap in the EU by exploring financial market failures. The analysis finds a substantial financing gap despite strong public support by the EU and Member States.

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ISBN 978-92-68- 31927-7, ISSN 2529-332X, DOI:10.2873/1105000
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Publication date
25 September 2025
Author
Georg Raab

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This paper assesses the SME debt financing gap in the EU by exploring financial market failures. The analysis finds a substantial financing gap despite strong public support by the EU and Member States.

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  • 25 SEPTEMBER 2025
Debt financing gap for SMEs in Europe