Category: BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Brussels, 22 April 2024 –  The European Union’s economic strength rests on the shoulders of its many millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the long-awaited report from former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta on the future of the single market. Yet SMEs do not reap the rewards of the single market. Letta’s…

Brussels, 26 March 2024 – The Commission has released its long-awaited action plan to address chronic labour and skills shortages plaguing the European Union. Announced on Wednesday, the action plan acknowledges the severity of the shortages and outlines steps at the EU, national and social levels to mitigate the consequences.  This analysis will unpack the…

Brussels, January 10, 2024 – As 2024 kicks off, so too does the new presidency of the Council of the European Union. From January to June 2023, Belgium will take reigns of the body, designed to negotiate and discuss legislation with member states. This position means that for the next six months, Belgium will steer…

Brussels, 13th December – Europe has to do a better job at nurturing start-ups and attracting talent, especially in the tech sphere, if it wants to claim the status of “global leader” in innovation. This was the conclusion of speakers at the European Business Summit, held in Egmont Palace in Brussels on the 28th and…

Brussels, 28 November 2023 – Following several high-level events across Europe, including the Digital SME Summit, the SME Assembly and the European Parliament of Enterprises, European SME Week 2023 ended with a resounding call to recognise the central role of small and medium European enterprises will play in navigating the digital and green transitions in…

Brussels, November 20, 2023 – The European Parliament of Enterprises (#EPE2023) convened at the European Parliament on Tuesday the 14th of November after a five-year hiatus to address the pressing challenges afflicting European businesses. Speakers and participants made a resounding call to combat chronic labour shortages through upskilling initiatives and new laws to simplify the…

The UNCTAD 8th World Investment Forum 2023 in Abu Dhabi brought together global leaders, policymakers, and business influencers to explore the critical themes of economic transformation and sustainable development. UNITEE shares our three key insights from the Forum.  1. Increase Investment and Access to Finance With data showing foreign direct investment decreasing in the first…