Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs

⏳Have your say on the future of #eInvoicing before 10 June! We want to hear from businesses, SMEs, public authorities, service providers & civil society: ✔️ Benefits ⚠️ Challenges 💡Recommendations Your feedback will help shape future EU action. link.europa.eu/X7HgMH

Iron and steel are at the heart of Europe’s industrial future. But how do we make them cleaner, smarter & more circular? ♻️ A new consultation is now open for 12 weeks, and you can respond in any EU language. Have your say and send us your input! 👉 link.europa.eu/7kC7M9

🔋Last spots available for our DPP webinar! Get ready for the battery deadline by understanding what's actually required. Join us for a practical, expert-led session that'll give you the clarity to take action. Register now 👉 link.europa.eu/RJPTgn #DigitalProductPassport

Our “Travelling Exhibition on the Benefits of the EU Single Market” 🇪🇺 has been nominated for the European Ombudsman’s #AwardForGoodAdministration2026 🏆 We are Project 18 – support us with your vote 👇 enonet.eu/survey/index.p…

🏺🇪🇺 On Monday in Limoges, we celebrated a historic first with @EU_IPO : ‘Porcelaine de Limoges’ becoming the EU’s first protected Craft & Industrial Geographical Indication (#CIGI). Momentum is growing: 📍74 applications 📍6 EU countries participating link.europa.eu/33DVMK

Happy #WorldMetrologyDay! ⚖️📏 This year’s theme, ‘Metrology: Building trust in policy making’, highlights the role of accurate measurement in transparent and reliable policies. Discover how legal metrology helps consumers: link.europa.eu/CVHvvG

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on industrial biotechnology & biomanufacturing in the EU. It seeks views on challenges, bottlenecks & opportunities to strengthen a business case & support Biotech Act II. Open until 10 June 2026: link.europa.eu/VGfdky

Since the 1980s, 🇵🇱 Merkson grew from a small locksmith workshop into a global automotive industry supplier. With @EEN_EU's help, they secured funding, streamlined operations, and enabled 30+ training modules for 120 employees. 🚛 Read more: link.europa.eu/xbdRvx #EENCanHelp

Planning to apply for the #EUCapitalsofSmallRetail Awards? Join the Info Session on 8 June to get practical tips from the organisers and learn how to strengthen your application. 📅 8 June 2026 | 11 – 12:30 CET 📍 Online 👉 Register now: eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🇪🇺 A historic first for Europe’s craft heritage! ‘Porcelaine de Limoges’ is now the first-ever product protected under the EU’s new #CIGI system – helping safeguard authenticity, craftsmanship & regional identity across Europe. Read more: link.europa.eu/nkNKwv

👏🎉 15,000 business exchanges and counting! Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs @EYEprogramme connects new entrepreneurs to experienced ones across 45 countries to learn, grow, and build partnerships. New markets, new skills, real impact. Discover more 👉 erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu

Two founders, one mission: rethink materials. In #SupportingWomenEntrepreneurs, Angela & Gergana share how they built LAM’ON: compostable, bio‑based alternatives to plastic. 🎥 Watch their story + meet Gergana at our webinar👇 link.europa.eu/QGRgCw #WomenInBusiness #ESTEAM

EU Finance Day 2026 registrations are open! 📍Berlin & online 📅10 June ⏰8:30–14pm Join policymakers, investors + industry to discuss the Competitiveness Fund, mobilising pension/private capital, & scaling sustainable finance. Register: b2match.com/e/eu-finance-d… #EUFinanceDays

Applications are open for the 2027 edition of the #EUCapitalsofSmallRetail Awards! Showcase how you support local businesses and build resilient communities – while gaining EU-wide recognition. Apply now 👉 link.europa.eu/X3wB9w

📰 The latest 2022-2025 Impact Report shows how @EEN_EU helps SMEs across 🇪🇺: • 250,000+ businesses supported each year • 19.6% average increase in turnover • 13,000+ jobs across EU were created or maintained 🔎 Read the full report: link.europa.eu/xdVW78 #EENCanHelp

🚀NextGenerationEU: strategic investments & cutting red tape for companies From public administration one-stop shops to faster permits and smarter insolvency rules, EU reforms are making it easier to do business. More on EU’s simplification:👇link.europa.eu/6yDjpH

Visit us tomorrow at Europe Day!🇪🇺 📍Berlaymont Esplanade, BXL 🇧🇪 ⏰9:00–18:00 We'll be at the Prosperity Village with a photo booth, memory game, wheel of fortune, kids’ colouring, and more. Theme: “Strong industry. Strong jobs. Made in EU.” Details: commission.europa.eu/europe-day_en

🔋 The EU Digital Product Passport deadline for batteries is February 2027. Is your company prepared? Join our webinar to get a clear, practical overview of DPP requirements. 📅 27 May 2026 Discover now 👉 link.europa.eu/vN6XyF #DPP

Last week’s High Level Construction Forum with DG Kerstin Jorna focused on construction competitiveness via: 1⃣ simplification (faster permits, digitalisation) 2⃣ innovation (new tech/methods) 3⃣ Single Market integration (harmonised standards) Watch: link.europa.eu/pYBwny

In half an hour we'll kick-off the Brussels Economic Forum. Follow the high-level debate, speeches, panel discussions about the AI economy in Europe. 🎥Prepare yourself, check the programme and tune in #EUBEF26 live as of 10.30: link.europa.eu/Gt679d