Advisory Committee on the implementation of activities relating to the Community market access strategy

Advisory Committee on the implementation of activities relating to the Community market access strategy

job access [ access to the labour market | employment opportunity | job market | job perspective ]

market access group

Software for Market Analysis and Restrictions to Trade

Where SMEs Go to Access APEC Markets

market access [ trade outlet ]

assist in gaining access to job market | facilitating job market access | enable job market access | facilitate job market access

digital single market [ digital agenda | DSM | e-single market | online single market | single market for digital content ]

In parallel, SMEs benefit from actions undertaken in the context of the Market Access Strategy, such as the Market Access Database or the work of over 30 Market Access Teams in key export markets who bring together the local expertise of representatives of EU delegations, Member States’ embassies and EU business with the aim of improving European companies’ access to these markets[39].

31. The European Union and its Member States should treat scientific cooperation with third countries as an issue of common concern and develop common approaches. This should contribute to global approaches and solutions to societal challenges and to the establishment of a level-playing field (removing barriers to market access, facilitating standardisation, IPR protection, access to procurement etc.).

The Juncker Plan (the Investment Plan for Europe) and the Capital Markets Union help to mobilise resources to boost economic recovery; EU support for innovation helps industry and in particular SMEs play to their strengths; Europe is at the forefront of the global push for a low-carbon and circular economy through its circular economy, clean energy and low carbon economy initiatives; key enabling technologies help industry compete globally; the Digital Single Market Strategy, the accompanying Digitisation of Industry Strategy and the Action Plan on 5G for Europe help businesses take advantage of new developments and create a properly functioning data economy; the Single Market Strategy makes it possible for industry to ...[+++]access a market of 500 million consumers and to connect in value chains free from customs or technical barriers; and the New Skills Agenda for Europe helps equip the people behind our industry with better skills.

The Payment Accounts Directive, which improves the transparency of bank account fees and makes it easier to switch accounts from one bank to another, among other things. The Mortgage Credit Directive to make responsible mortgage lending the norm across Europe. The recently-agreed Insurance Distribution Directive, which ensures that consumers benefit from greater choice and information when they buy insurance products. The Commission's Action Plan on Building a Capital Markets Union to develop stronger capital markets across the EU, including for retail investment products. The Single Market Strategy which aims to reduce barriers and prevent discrimination within the Single Market. The Digital Single Market Strategy to boost ...[+++]access to digital products and services and put an end to unjustified geo-blocking. The renewal of the Financial Services User Group, for which a call for applications was launched on 20 February 2017.