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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
German Corporate Leadership: Women Remain Underrepresented, Particularly in SMEs
As of March 7th, 2025, only 28 percent of 5.1 million German companies have at least one woman in top leadership, while the proportion within SMEs has decreased to a record low of 14.3 percent in 2024, according to Schufa and KfW analyses.
German Corporate Leadership: Women Remain Underrepresented, Particularly in SMEs
As of March 7th, 2025, only 28 percent of 5.1 million German companies have at least one woman in top leadership, while the proportion within SMEs has decreased to a record low of 14.3 percent in 2024, according to Schufa and KfW analyses.
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36% Bias Score
Greek SME Exports Decline in 2023
Fewer Greek SMEs exported goods in 2023 (€47.35B from 19,393 businesses) compared to 2022 (€51.74B from 19,154), revealing competitiveness issues and a lack of export culture despite process improvements; larger firms showed increases.
Greek SME Exports Decline in 2023
Fewer Greek SMEs exported goods in 2023 (€47.35B from 19,393 businesses) compared to 2022 (€51.74B from 19,154), revealing competitiveness issues and a lack of export culture despite process improvements; larger firms showed increases.
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40% 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
Milan Project Aims to Standardize SME Sustainability Measurement
A Milan-based project, funded by the PNRR and involving 24 partners, aims to measure the sustainability performance of 2087 SMEs, with only 108 currently voluntarily reporting; the initiative seeks to create standardized benchmarks and accessible tools to encourage broader adoption of sustainable pr...
Milan Project Aims to Standardize SME Sustainability Measurement
A Milan-based project, funded by the PNRR and involving 24 partners, aims to measure the sustainability performance of 2087 SMEs, with only 108 currently voluntarily reporting; the initiative seeks to create standardized benchmarks and accessible tools to encourage broader adoption of sustainable pr...
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32% Bias Score
Armenia Partially Reverses Turnover Tax Hike After Protests
The Armenian government announced a temporary reversal of a turnover tax increase, refunding excess tax paid by businesses in the first half of 2024 after protests. The government will reimburse the difference between the 5 percent tax and the amount actually paid, creating a six-month transition pe...
Armenia Partially Reverses Turnover Tax Hike After Protests
The Armenian government announced a temporary reversal of a turnover tax increase, refunding excess tax paid by businesses in the first half of 2024 after protests. The government will reimburse the difference between the 5 percent tax and the amount actually paid, creating a six-month transition pe...
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44% Bias Score
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