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EU policies and support for SMEs Barbara Stacher, EU Delegation Russia

EU policies and support for SMEs Barbara Stacher, EU Delegation Russia. SMEs in the EU. Backbone of the European economy (innovation, competitiveness, job creation)

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EU policies and support for SMEs Barbara Stacher, EU Delegation Russia

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  1. EU policies and support for SMEsBarbara Stacher, EU Delegation Russia EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  2. SMEs in the EU • Backbone of the European economy (innovation, competitiveness, job creation) • 25mio. SMEs in EU represent 99% of all EU enterprises, employing more than 2/3 of total jobs in the private sector (i.e. more than 100 mio. People) • The most dynamic SMEs account for ca. 80% of new jobs created (especially in sectors of construction, hotels&restaurants, distributive trades). EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  3. SMEs in the EU The EU has taken specific policies and support measures to strenghten SMEs: • Lisbon-Strategy: EU launched a modern SME policy • EC Commission: create SME-friendly regulatory environment (increase thresholds for state-aid rules, permit VAT-exemptions, simplification of red-tape) through online consultations http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/admin-burdens-reduction EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  4. SMEs in the EU The EU Commission also took measures to improve • SMEs access to markets and to promote entrepreneurship (f.ex. creation of one-stop-shops) • SMEs access to finance .Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme, .Targeted support through Structural Funds, Jeremie initiative and other . Other (communication, consultation,…) EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  5. EU – Russia cooperation Fields of activity (economic cooperation): • In the past: accounting, banking, financial markets development, insurance sector • Now: customs procedures simplification, competition rules, standardisation, technical regulations, TBT, SPS, certification,… • Specific topics concerning SMEs (e-skills, microcredits, tourism,…) • Participation of SMEs in S&T framework programme (through calls for proposals) EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  6. EU – Russia cooperation Project “Support to Export Oriented Innovative SMEs”(600.000 €, Dec.05-Dec.08): • Partnership EU-RU SME support organisations and develop business links • Establish Export Support Centers (ESCs) and setting up Euro-Info Center (EICC) EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  7. EU – Russia cooperation: EICC http://euroinfocenter.ru • at the Russian Agency for Small and Medium Business Support • EICC Mission and Objectives • provide information and advisory support and assistance to SMEs in Russia and in EU countries seeking to establish and develop mutually beneficial business cooperation. • disseminate information about the EU, its goals and objectives, EU legislation, current policies and development strategy; • render assistance in the establishment of business links between Russian and European SMEs and promotion of Russian SMEs in the European market; • provide information concerning the EU and Russia market requirements and opportunities; • make available various business data in accordance with the enquiries from EU and Russian companies; • facilitate the access of Russian SMEs to relevant information regarding the enterprise support programmes and projects funded by the European Union EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  8. EU – Russia cooperation Export Helpdesk http://exporthelp.europa.eu • Free of charge • Interactive • User-friendly EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  9. Export Helpdeskhttp://exporthelp.europa.eu • helps exporters find potential markets within the EU Trade statistic section • Helps to take full advantage of the EU’s preferential trade regimes – import tariffs section • Customs documents section, RoO • Section on the specific requirements of the EU and the EU Member States applicable to the import of products originating from a third country • Section on internal taxes applicable to products EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  10. Export Helpdeskhttp://exporthelp.europa.eu • helps exporters find trade partners and contacts in the EU (Market Place Section, Links Section) • Possibility of lodging a detailed information request (Contacts Section) EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  11. Export Helpdeskhttp://exporthelp.europa.eu EH page requests 2006 EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  12. SMEs in Russia As in the EU, SMEs in Russia could • also play a key role in improving the business environment in Russia • contribute to diversifying the Russian economy • help to meet the challenges of globalisation • create jobs and sustainable long-term economic growth EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  13. Useful Information EU Commission Delegation to Russia http://www.delrus.ec.europa.eu, Barbara Stacher, Tel: 721.2000, barbara.stacher@ec.europa.eu Euro-Info Center Russia (EICC): http://euroinfocenter.ru Association of European Businesses (AEB): http://www.aebrus.ru Export Helpdesk for developing countries: http://exporthelp.europa.eu European Commission Directorate General for Trade (DG Trade): http://ec.europa.eu/trade EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

  14. EU policies and support for SMEsEND OF PRESENTATIONBarbara Stacher, EU Delegation Russia EU Commission Delegation to Russia - www.delrus.ec.europa.eu

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