Time for a Level Playing Field between Debt and Equity

For more than a decade, the Family Business Community has been advocating for a system that strengthens the equity base of EU companies. Now more than ever, due in part to the extreme economic shock of the pandemic, Equity finance is key to strong andsustainable business growth. For most companies it is the most important […]

EFB Position on the Industrial and SME Strategy

The Industrial Strategy from the European Commission and the accompanying SME strategy are a strong addition to the work plan for the next Commission and EFB welcome their proposal. The 3-pillar strategy focusing on digitalisation, resilience and sustainability sets out a well-co-ordinated strategy, however there are significant shortcomings and with no mention of Family Businesses, […]

EFB Position on COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge our society has faced in modern times. It also represents the first time we, as a society, have had to focus on a temporary issue. The crisis has caused extremely uncertain times for the whole world, but no more so than for our businesses. The importance of our […]

EFB position on the European Green Deal

A call to action! The European Green Deal is the most ambitious project ever undertaken to reverse the effects of man-made climate change. Europe’s response to this climate emergency is ambitious and far-reaching. Government, businesses, non-governmental organizations and citizens must unite to deliver on the Green Deal. Family businesses, as the producers of goods and […]