Within the context of the European Semester the EU Member States (MS) have delivered their National Reform Programmes (NRP) in April 20161. The programmes are based on the priorities defined by the European Commission (EC) in the Annual Growth Survey. According to the Committee of the Regions...

In the words of the European Commission "All Member States have committed to the Europe 2020 strategy. However, each country has different economic circumstances and translates the overall EU objectives into national targets in its National Reform Programme - a document which presents the...

This study was carried out at the request of the European Commisson in order to gather available statistical data on women entrepreneurs in Europe. This report presents the key findings of an analysis of available data on women entrepreneurs in 37 countries, which include the 28 EU Member...

The objective of this study is to create an overview of the global shipbuilding supply chain industry, covering basic economic and company characteristics, and including available products and services. It evaluates national competitive market positions and tries to identify new trends in...

The SME Instrument supports market-creating innovation in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with significant growth potential and global ambitions. As part of Horizon 2020 - the EU's €80 billion Research and Innovation funding programme - it will invest €3 billion in 7,500 companies...

Coastal and maritime tourism is an important subsector of tourism and the largest maritime activity in Europe. Employing over 3.2 million people, this sector generates a total of € 183 billion in gross value added and represents over one third of the maritime economy1. Building upon the...

Maritime security is a shared need for the welfare and prosperity of the EU and the world. The seas nurture growth and render key environmental services. Their security is part of the foundation on which our society is built. The EU has developed a forward-looking Maritime Security Strategy to...

Maritime security is a shared need for the welfare and prosperity of the EU and the world. The seas nurture growth and render key environmental services. Their security is part of the foundation on which our society is built. The EU has developed a forward-looking maritime security strategy to...