The Single Market at 15 years

In this special issue of Single Market News there is a look back at the progress that has been made in building the EU's Single Market since its launch in 1992.

The four pillars of the Single Market are the free movement of goods, services, people and capital. In all these areas great progress has been achieved.

In this issue the editors look at some of the policy areas which have transformed the business environment in Europe making cross-border trade easier and opening up major new areas of business. Much has also changed for individuals in the EU with easier opportunities for living and working abroad.

Contents:
The Road to 1992

15 years of the Single Market

Barriers disappear to cross-border trade in goods

Public procurement markets open up to cross-border bidding

'From Common Market to Single Market' - viewpoint from Malcolm Harbour MEP

Company law changes to support cross-border business

Accounting and auditing rules redefined for the global marketplace

Corporate governance rules adjust to modern times

Trade marks and patents to support innovation

Preparing copyright rules for the Internet age

Living and working abroad: Recognition of qualifications

Boosting cross-border services

15 years of reform to prepare the EU internal postal market

Towards the Single Financial Market

A single euro payments area is now in sight

Countering cross-border financial crime