SMEs in Europe: Competitiveness, innovation and the knowledge-driven society

This publication is the first in a series of Detailed tables publications focusing on topics relevant to small and medium-sized enterprises. It contains a wide range of up-to-date information from diverse Eurostat and Commission databases. Inter alia, the publication: deals with the structure, performance and conduct of SMEs in Europe; provides detailed information and a reality-based understanding for needs and evolutions of European enterprises; gives a clear picture of the needs and opportunities of SMEs in Europe. SMEs in Europe is of particular interest to active economic actors but also to anyone wanting to understand and take part in future economic developments.