Implementing the Community Lisbon Programme - Modern SME Policy for Growth and Employment

The Commissions new approach provides a single coherent policy framework for EU actions in favour of SMEs. 

The adopted communication puts particular focus on a more systematic consultation and cooperation with SME stakeholders to involve them in the policy-making process at an early stage, and thus benefit from their experience and increase their commitment in and ownership of the process.

The Commission proposes specific actions in five areas:

• Promoting entrepreneurship and skills
• Improving SMEs access to markets
• Cutting red tape
• Improving SMEs growth potential
• Strengthening dialogue and consultation with SME stakeholders