10 Suggestions to Support Business Transfers in the EU
The topic of business transfers is crucial to Europe’s competitiveness. Recognising its importance, Eurochambres, European Family Businesses, Transeo, CECOP, Cooperatives Europe, SMEUnited and AECM have united to urge that the topic of business transfers receives the political attention it deserves in Europe’s agenda. In the attached document you will find our 10 Suggestions to support […]
EU Start-ups and Scale-ups strategy
Attached you can find EFB’s contribution to the EU start-ups and scale-ups strategy call for evidence that the European Commission is working on. We focused primarily on the barriers faced by scale-ups when they go for growth. We also identified possible actions the Commission could make to make it easier for businesses to scale-up in […]
Single Market Strategy 2025
Attached you can find EFB’s contribution to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Single Market Strategy for 2025 from January 2025. With the help of our members we identified the barriers faced by businesses while they operate in the Single Market. We are pleased that the European Council has asked the Commission for […]
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.