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Algerian Minister Promotes NESDA Support for Entrepreneurs
In El-Oued, Algeria, the Minister of the Knowledge Economy urged NESDA officials to better promote the agency's support for entrepreneurs, including financial aid and technical assistance, aiming to boost the national economy through partnerships with professional organizations and use of vacant pub...
Algerian Minister Promotes NESDA Support for Entrepreneurs
In El-Oued, Algeria, the Minister of the Knowledge Economy urged NESDA officials to better promote the agency's support for entrepreneurs, including financial aid and technical assistance, aiming to boost the national economy through partnerships with professional organizations and use of vacant pub...
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24% Bias Score
Surge in EU Companies Involved in Sanctioned Transactions
A Transcrime report reveals a surge in EU companies unknowingly participating in trade with sanctioned entities since 2022, primarily due to the Ukraine conflict and the use of intermediary shell corporations; this impacts SMEs disproportionately.
Surge in EU Companies Involved in Sanctioned Transactions
A Transcrime report reveals a surge in EU companies unknowingly participating in trade with sanctioned entities since 2022, primarily due to the Ukraine conflict and the use of intermediary shell corporations; this impacts SMEs disproportionately.
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36% Bias Score
EU ESG Regulations Hinder Defense Sector Funding
Due to EU ESG regulations classifying defense as 'unsustainable', European defense companies, especially smaller ones, face difficulties securing funding and contracts, despite a 30% surge in EU defense spending since 2021; however, initiatives are underway to alleviate these issues.
EU ESG Regulations Hinder Defense Sector Funding
Due to EU ESG regulations classifying defense as 'unsustainable', European defense companies, especially smaller ones, face difficulties securing funding and contracts, despite a 30% surge in EU defense spending since 2021; however, initiatives are underway to alleviate these issues.
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48% Bias Score
Saxony-Anhalt Patent Applications Drop 30%, but State Says Innovation Remains Strong
Saxony-Anhalt saw a 30% drop in patent applications in 2024 (98 vs 140 in 2023), but the state maintains this doesn't reflect its innovation capacity due to SMEs' focus on rapid market entry and patents registered through larger organizations outside the state.
Saxony-Anhalt Patent Applications Drop 30%, but State Says Innovation Remains Strong
Saxony-Anhalt saw a 30% drop in patent applications in 2024 (98 vs 140 in 2023), but the state maintains this doesn't reflect its innovation capacity due to SMEs' focus on rapid market entry and patents registered through larger organizations outside the state.
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44% Bias Score
Brandenburg Raises Public Contract Threshold to Boost SMEs
Brandenburg will raise the threshold for direct awards of public contracts for construction and services to €100,000, from €1,000, to help SMEs and reduce bureaucracy, despite concerns about potential wage reductions.
Brandenburg Raises Public Contract Threshold to Boost SMEs
Brandenburg will raise the threshold for direct awards of public contracts for construction and services to €100,000, from €1,000, to help SMEs and reduce bureaucracy, despite concerns about potential wage reductions.
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48% Bias Score
Cepyme Election: De Miguel Challenges Cuerva for SME Leadership
Ángela de Miguel, backed by Antonio Garamendi, challenges Gerardo Cuerva for the presidency of Cepyme in an election on May 20th, impacting SME representation and policy influence.
Cepyme Election: De Miguel Challenges Cuerva for SME Leadership
Ángela de Miguel, backed by Antonio Garamendi, challenges Gerardo Cuerva for the presidency of Cepyme in an election on May 20th, impacting SME representation and policy influence.
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40% Bias Score
EU Companies Increasingly Involved in Trade with Sanctioned Entities
A Kleptotrace report reveals a rising number of European companies, especially SMEs, unintentionally engaging in trade with sanctioned entities, primarily due to insufficient due diligence and complex shell company networks masking sanctioned owners.
EU Companies Increasingly Involved in Trade with Sanctioned Entities
A Kleptotrace report reveals a rising number of European companies, especially SMEs, unintentionally engaging in trade with sanctioned entities, primarily due to insufficient due diligence and complex shell company networks masking sanctioned owners.
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32% Bias Score
Spain Boosts Kit Digital Funding for Small Businesses, Cuts Aid for Larger Firms
Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation added €172 million to the Kit Digital program, totaling €1.432 billion, primarily benefiting self-employed and micro-businesses with up to three employees due to high demand after the inclusion of laptops; however, this was partially funded by cutting €100...
Spain Boosts Kit Digital Funding for Small Businesses, Cuts Aid for Larger Firms
Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation added €172 million to the Kit Digital program, totaling €1.432 billion, primarily benefiting self-employed and micro-businesses with up to three employees due to high demand after the inclusion of laptops; however, this was partially funded by cutting €100...
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44% Bias Score
EU Defense SMEs Struggle with ESG Regulations Amidst Increased Spending
Due to EU ESG regulations classifying defense as unsustainable, European defense SMEs struggle to obtain financing and services, hindering their ability to supply larger firms; however, increased defense spending and revised EU initiatives aim to alleviate these challenges.
EU Defense SMEs Struggle with ESG Regulations Amidst Increased Spending
Due to EU ESG regulations classifying defense as unsustainable, European defense SMEs struggle to obtain financing and services, hindering their ability to supply larger firms; however, increased defense spending and revised EU initiatives aim to alleviate these challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Saxony-Anhalt's Patent Drop: Innovation Strategy or Underreporting?
Saxony-Anhalt saw a 30% drop in patent applications in 2024 (98 vs. 140 in 2023), mainly due to SMEs prioritizing market launch speed over patenting and external collaborations; the state still supports SME patent costs.
Saxony-Anhalt's Patent Drop: Innovation Strategy or Underreporting?
Saxony-Anhalt saw a 30% drop in patent applications in 2024 (98 vs. 140 in 2023), mainly due to SMEs prioritizing market launch speed over patenting and external collaborations; the state still supports SME patent costs.
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48% Bias Score
Catalan SMEs Protest 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill
Over 100 Catalan SMEs, members of Conpymes and Pimec, protested in Madrid against a bill reducing Spain's maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours, citing concerns about operational flexibility, data privacy, and hefty fines; Junts confirmed opposition to the bill.
Catalan SMEs Protest 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill
Over 100 Catalan SMEs, members of Conpymes and Pimec, protested in Madrid against a bill reducing Spain's maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours, citing concerns about operational flexibility, data privacy, and hefty fines; Junts confirmed opposition to the bill.
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60% Bias Score
60,852 French Business Owners Lost Jobs in 2024 Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A report reveals that 60,852 French business owners lost their jobs in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, due to factors including post-COVID recovery and increased political and geopolitical uncertainty; this correlates with a 17% rise in business failures, impacting mostly small and medium-sized ent...
60,852 French Business Owners Lost Jobs in 2024 Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A report reveals that 60,852 French business owners lost their jobs in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, due to factors including post-COVID recovery and increased political and geopolitical uncertainty; this correlates with a 17% rise in business failures, impacting mostly small and medium-sized ent...
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36% Bias Score
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