Synergies between Horizon 2020 and European Structural and Investment Funds: not yet used to full potential

Synergies between Horizon 2020 and European Structural and Investment Funds: not yet used to full potential, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). Various building blocks needed to create these synergies were not yet in place in the 2014-2020 period. The European Commission and authorities which manage funds in EU Read more about Synergies between Horizon 2020 and European Structural and Investment Funds: not yet used to full potential[…]

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Small companies’ competitiveness barely improved by EU support

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are key to the EU’s economy. But they have not really benefited from EU action aimed at enhancing their competitiveness. That is the conclusion reached by the European Court of Auditors in a special report published today. EU funds stimulated SMEs’ willingness to invest, but their impact and effectiveness on Read more about Small companies’ competitiveness barely improved by EU support[…]