The aim of this study is to analyse the particular challenges and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on islands and in other peripheral areas, including inner peripheries, when starting up and running a business. It identifies and analyses good...

The aim of this study is to analyse the particular challenges and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on islands and in other peripheral areas, including inner peripheries, when starting up and running a business. It identifies and analyses good...

The Renovation Wave (COM/2020/662 final) aims at doubling yearly energy-related renovation rates across the European Union. The initiative has three focus areas, namely "tackling energy poverty and worst-performing buildings", "public buildings and social infrastructure", "decarbonising heating...

This study evaluates how Managing Authorities are leveraging the policy and implementation options provided by the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) 2021/1060 to enhance complementarity across various funds at both strategic and intervention levels. The analysis identifies significant policy...

The present Handbook is a component of the Committee of the Regions' 'Green Deal Going Local' initiative to support the implementation of the Green Deal at the local and regional levels. As part of this initiative, it has created a web portal that provides updated overviews of policy...

The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the various governance systems of SME and entrepreneurship policy in Europe. As the first layer of analysis, the roles and competences of regional and local authorities in the governance of SME and entrepreneurship policy are analysed - based on...

The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the various governance systems of SME and entrepreneurship policy in Europe. As the first layer of analysis, the roles and competences of regional and local authorities in the governance of SME and entrepreneurship policy are analysed - based on...