This report analyses tax incentives for SMEs in 20 EU countries and five non-EU countries between 2009-2013. Its findings and recommendations are based on a review of tax codes, modelling of tax burdens using two different models, a descriptive analysis of company financial ratios, and the...

Cities in Europe increasingly face problems caused by transport and traffic. At the same time, urban mobility is vital for European cities and is a major contributor to economic growth, jobs and competitiveness. The question of how to enhance mobility while at the same time reducing congestion,...

The study addresses the lack of comparable statistics concerning walking and cycling in the EU. Travel surveys are the main source of statistics on average daily walking and cycling distance and number of trips per person. Countries were divided in seven groups according to the data collection...

The study addresses the lack of comparable statistics concerning walking and cycling in the EU. Travel surveys are the main source of statistics on average daily walking and cycling distance and number of trips per person. Countries were divided in seven groups according to the data collection...

This study aims at addressing the lack of comparable information and statistics on walking and cycling use and related infrastructure. Its main objectives are to provide comparable information and statistics on these active modes at urban and national level, and to suggest ways forward to...

The study addresses the lack of comparable statistics concerning walking and cycling in the EU. Travel surveys are the main source of statistics on average daily walking and cycling distance and number of trips per person. Countries were divided in seven groups according to the data collection...

The report addresses the environmental challenges faced by European sea ports and aims to provide guidance to smaller ports for improving their environmental performance while achieving sustainability goals, through experiences gained by implementing noteworthy green initiatives in practice....

Smart and sustainable logistics are essential for the rapid, efficient movement of ever increasing freight volumes in the EU internal market and for competiveness in global markets. The challenge is to develop and deploy advanced logistics concepts and solutions that enhance efficiency and...