Change course now or face irreversible decline – the family business call for competitiveness
As the new Commission and Parliament mandate begins, EFB has put together a document stipulating the key challenges facing family businesses. In our document, you will find five over-arching pillars that must be handled as soon as possible to ensure European competitiveness.
Small Mid-Caps (SMCs)
European Family Businesses has, with its members, been exploring the topic of Mid-Caps and calling for a category at European level for several years. Last year in the SME Relief Package, published by the European Commission in Action 18, the Commission noted that they will, “be attentive to the needs of companies that outgrow the […]
Family Business Transfers and Continuity: Let the Next Generation Drive the Twin-Transition (updated transfer of business paper)
The transfer of business represents a huge opportunity for growth, resilience and continuity. The next generation of business owners are ready, willing, and able to take over and are eager to drive the sustainable and digital transition that our continent needs. To ensure that we give the next generation the best chances of succeeding, we […]
EFB’s updated position on the Multiple Vote Share Structures proposal
Attached you will find EFB’s updated position on Multiple vote share structures proposal.
The Social Contribution of Family Businesses in the Netherlands
FBNed and Stichting Familie Onderneming ( the Family Enterprise Foundation) commissioned a study conducted by SEO Amsterdam Economics which maps the contributions made by family businesses in the Netherlands. You can find the full study in the attached document. For more information visit FBNed’s website.
European Investment Bank and European Policy Centre released a report on Mid-Caps.
On the 10th of January, European Investment Bank and European Policy Centre released a report titled Hidden Champions, missed opportunities: Mid-Caps’ crucial roles in Europe’s economic transition.
Administrative burden and rationalisation of reporting requirements
In December 2023, EFB contributed to the European Commission’s call for feedback on Administrative burden and the rationalisation of reporting requirements. You can find our contribution in the attached document.
EFB launches its election manifesto ahead of the 2024 EU Elections
EFB’s position on the Revision of the Late Payment Directive
The revision of the Late Payment Directive by the European Commission is important and timely. EFB’s full position can be found in the attached document.
EFB on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
European Family Businesses (EFB) would like to share our support for the statement released on the 19th of January 2023 by many prominent business organisations on the topic of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence proposal. The business organisations echoed many of our concerns. In the following document, EFB stipulates points that we think should be […]