Fuelling Europe’s SMEs: Breakfast Debate on the European Competitiveness Fund
Working Breakfast in the European Parliament, MEP Salon from 08H15 AM to 09H30 AM CETWelcome & Moderation
Horst HEITZ
Secretary General of SME Europe of the EPP
Opening
Marion WALSMANN MEP
Board Member of SME Europe, Co-Chair of SME Circle, Member of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
Keynotes
Christian EHLER MEP
Rapporteur on the European Competitiveness Fund, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE)
Daniel MES
Member of the Task Force on the EU’s Future Competitiveness, European Commission
Pehr GRANFALK
Member of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and Rapporteur for the CoR opinion on the European Competitiveness Fund
Milena ANGELOVA
Member of the European Economic and Social Committee; SME Envoy of Bulgaria
Q & A Session
Closing
Marion WALSMANN MEP
Board Member of SME Europe, Co-Chair of SME Circle, Member of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
The European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) aims to boost innovation, growth, and competitiveness across Europe, with a strong focus on empowering SMEs, the backbone of the European economy. This working breakfast brings together MEPs, CoR and EESC members to discuss how the Fund can support SMEs, drive industrial innovation, and strengthen Europe’s single market. Participants will hear from key rapporteurs and engage in a lively debate on policies shaping the future of European business.
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