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"There is no doubt that the small and medium-sized enterprise sector holds crucial opportunities for the EU and it is precisely to this sector that we should look for real chances of recovery from the economic crisis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) account for 70 % of all jobs in the EU, and, accordingly, have huge significance for the European economy. We should recognise this valuable potential and redouble our efforts to boost the competitiveness and business opportunities of SMEs. The development of SMEs is, in reality, often hampered by excessively complex administrative procedures, which create burdensome obstacles to the expansion of SMEs in the EU.
I voted in favour of the proposal because I believe that it is vital to create an environment favourable to the development of new businesses. We should ensure that companies have the opportunity for internationalisation, for expansion beyond the borders of one country, which also requires clear regulations, uniform technical standards, market information and simple customs rules.
In debates, I have consistently stressed that it is also vital for SMEs to have easy access to information, in particular about funding opportunities, and we must also recognise their needs with regard to public procurement I believe that this report is an important step towards the creation of a more coherent and coordinated policy on SMEs."@en1
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