Press Release: Council approves programme in support of SMEs

The Council of the European Union on 5 December 2013 approved a programme in support of the competitiveness of EU enterprises for the years 2014 to 2020. The new programme, also known as 'the COSME programme', will pay particular attention to the specific needs of micro and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The COSME programme is designed to contribute to the competitiveness of EU companies by improving their access to finance; access to markets both inside the Union and internationally; framework conditions for businesses and the promotion of entrepreneurship.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: COSME: € 2.3 billion to foster the competitiveness of SMEs over the next seven years http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-cosme-e-2-3-billion-to-foster-the-competitiveness-of-smes-over-the-next-seven-years/

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