http://www.ueapme.com The ten most recent issues of the UEAPME weekly newsflash in reverse chronological order. Please contact pressoffice@ueapme.com for more information. en http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/logo.gif http://www.ueapme.com 120 64 http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120511_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120511_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 11 May 2012 12:13:00 +0200 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> Danish Presidency dinner tackles youth unemployment</li><li> Better regulation: SMEs criticise EC report at ITRE hearing</li><li> COSME, SME internationalisation also discussed with MEPs</li><li> ESF: European Social Partners write to the Parliament</li><li> Retailers must not be overburdened with information duties</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120504_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120504_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 04 May 2012 15:12:00 +0200 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> UEAPME meets European Commission President Barroso</li><li> GPSD: UEAPME and UGAL write to EC on “isolated cases”</li><li> Finnish regional and branch SME organisations visit UEAPME</li><li> Forward planning: events ahead</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120427_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120427_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:43:00 +0200 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> Social Troika deals with youth unemployment in Horsens</li><li> EP Committee discusses efficient use of financial instruments</li><li> UEAPME legal experts exchange views with EU institutions</li><li> Public procurement: good points but also concerns for SMEs</li><li> Data protection: UEAPME issues comments on EC proposal</li><li> Equity finance: SMEs need advice and targeted instruments</li><li> VET-business cooperation takes centre stage in Copenhagen</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120420_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120420_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:09:00 +0200 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> “Employment package” too shy on SMEs as job creators</li><li> Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award winners announced</li><li> SMEs slam EESC draft code of ethics for European employers</li><li> OECD presents first Scoreboard on SME finance in Paris</li><li> Legal experts from our Swedish member visit UEAPME</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120413_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120413_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:49:00 +0200 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> COSME: EESC issues opinion in line with UEAPME's remarks</li><li> SMEs welcome EESC opinion on Common EU Sales Law</li><li> Next generation of EU programmes for SMEs discussed at EP</li><li> Energy efficiency: UEAPME writes to EP ahead of trialogue</li><li> Trademark, e-commerce: SMEs explain needs at IP Forum</li><li> Social partners discuss agreements' implementation in Sofia</li><li> Single market must guarantee a diverse retail landscape</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120330_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120330_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:22:00 +0200 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> EU social partners present work programme to the press</li><li> SME Envoys discuss exemptions, CSR, internationalisation</li><li> Restructuring and change anticipation: UEAPME replies to EC</li><li> COSME programme must address the needs of all SMEs</li><li> Musculoskeletal disorders: business associations write to EC</li><li> Eurobarometer shows SMEs' key role in the green economy</li><li> Food experts discuss claims, social dialogue and more</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120327_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120327_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:18:00 +0100 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> Horizon 2020 must be brought more in line with SMEs' needs</li><li> Ad hoc working group on the SBA holds kick-off meeting</li><li> Basel III: UEAPME welcomes promising signs from the EP</li><li> Unfair commercial practices discussed at SME Day in Utrecht</li><li> Collective redress: no need for EU-wide system, say SMEs</li><li> UEAPME exchanges views with FEE task force on SMPs</li><li> ILO hearing deals with decent work for young people</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120316_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120316_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:41:00 +0100 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> 2014-2020 cohesion policy must keep clear focus on SMEs</li><li> UEAPME meets EC Secretariat General on exemptions</li><li> Sustainability issues discussed at European Consumer Day</li><li> Social partners meet EU institute for gender equality</li><li> Forward planning: events ahead</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120309_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120309_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:46:00 +0100 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> CeBIT event focuses on the potential of European ICT SMEs</li><li> Horizon 2020 takes centre stage at R&D&I working group</li><li> Retail: transparency, ADR, innovation discussed with EC</li><li> SME Finance Forum tackles financial instruments and CRD IV</li><li> UEAPME highlights SME priorities in EC work programme</li><li> Uptake of ICT and internet must be promoted for all SMEs</li><li> Debate deals with obstacles in setting up and running an SME</li></ul> http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120302_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash http://www.ueapme.com/IMG/pdf/120302_news.pdf?utm_source=newsflash&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsflash Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:49:00 +0100 <p>In this issue:</p> <ul class="spip"><li> Tripartite Social Summit: SMEs call for structural reforms</li><li> Barometer: stable confidence hides worrying developments</li><li> EU social partners present 2012-2014 work programme</li><li> Energy efficiency: EP vote ok for SME users, less for retailers</li><li> Stakeholders ask Commission to reconsider plans on IORPs</li><li> ALDE group launches campaign and manifesto for SMEs</li><li> Common European Sales Law: UEAPME writes to MEPs</li></ul>