Enterprise & Industry Magazine | Number 4 (2009)

Summary:

The main feature of this issue of the E&I magazine highlights the first European SME Week, taking place in May 2009. Ahead of the European Parliament elections, four MEPs highlight for the magazine major developments and the coming issues in enterprise policy on which the Parliament will play a decisive role.

The issue also includes features on a package of proposals adopted by the European Commission aimed to adapt regulation relating to Europe's pharmaceuticals industry in the context of EU27 and a globalised world. Other articles look at the recently launched Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, the 2009 activities under the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Europe’s innovation performance, the ‘Your Europe – Business’ portal and the Enterprise Experience Programme.

Table of Contents:

• Editorial
• Shining light on support to entrepreneurs
• Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
• Innovation and entrepreneurship centre stage
• Enterprise policy and the European elections
• Healthy rules for pharmaceuticals
• Europe’s innovation performance
• ‘Your Europe’ portal helps business cross borders
• Taking offi cials to the heart of the economy
• News in brief & upcoming events