| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/04/284 (2.3.04) |
| Publication Date | 02/03/2004 |
| Content Type | News, Overview |
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The European Commission launched a new Action Plan on 2 March 2004 in the form of a Green Paper entitled 'Entrepreneurship in Europe'. The Green Paper sets out Europe's agenda for entrepreneurship in the years to come and outlines key actions in five strategic areas. High on the agenda are fostering a more entrepreneurial mindset among young people, reducing the stigma of failure, providing support for women and ethnic minorities, reducing the complexity of complying with tax laws and making it easier to transfer a business to new owners. Examples of best practice will be benchmarked and shared across the new enlarged Europe. A specific focus will be placed on listening to SMEs when drafting new legislation. The Commission will monitor and report on progress alongside its current reporting on the European Charter for Small Enterprises. The Action Plan aims to unlock the potential for entrepreneurship in Europe. Too few Europeans set up their own businesses and too few small businesses in Europe experience substantial growth. Yet almost half of Europeans say they would prefer to be self-employed, and almost a third of Europe's SMEs cite growth as their main ambition. Overcoming this paradox is a key aim of this Action Plan. |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
