SMEs are the backbone of the European business economy, representing 99.8% of all enterprises. This report evaluates their economic performance in 2024 and forecasts their outlook for 2025, focusing on three key metrics: number of enterprises, employment, and value added expressed in constant...

This report informs the European Parliament and the Council about internal audits carried out in 2024 by the European Commission's Internal Audit Service (IAS) in its Directorates-General, services and executive agencies (1 ). It is part of the discharge procedure. It contains: (i) a summary of...

This report informs the European Parliament and the Council about internal audits carried out in 2024 by the European Commission's Internal Audit Service (IAS) in its Directorates-General, services and executive agencies (1 ). It is part of the discharge procedure. It contains: (i) a summary of...

This annual report presents updated insights into the labour mobility developments in EU and EFTA countries using data for 2022 and 2023. The analysis encompasses the mobility of all working-age EU citizens (aged 20-64). Chapter 1 delves into the movement and characteristics of the mobile...

This report has been prepared by the SSM Network of Enforcement and Sanctions Experts to present comprehensive statistics on sanctioning activities carried out in 2024 by the ECB and the national competent authorities (NCAs) of European Union (EU) Member States participating in the Single...

This report has been prepared by the SSM Network of Enforcement and Sanctions Experts to present comprehensive statistics on sanctioning activities carried out in 2024 by the ECB and the national competent authorities (NCAs) of European Union (EU) Member States participating in the Single...

The 2025 Annual Report on Taxation (ART) describes the state of play of taxation in the European Union (EU) Member States. The report starts with providing the macroeconomic outlook and the challenges posed by an ageing population. Then it assesses recent developments of the tax mix to inform...

The 2025 Annual Report on Taxation (ART) describes the state of play of taxation in the European Union (EU) Member States. The report starts with providing the macroeconomic outlook and the challenges posed by an ageing population. Then it assesses recent developments of the tax mix to inform...

As we reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year, it is with immense pride and gratitude that we present the Annual Report of the European Research Council (ERC). This year has been one of remarkable progress, resilience, and continued innovation in the face of complex global...

The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) has delivered concrete results in less than a year since the entry into force of the STEP Regulation in March 2024 as part of the medium-term revision of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). STEP's objectives are fully aligned...