“Consistent support for small and medium-sized enterprises is needed. In Bulgaria, they are the backbone of the economy – they provide over 75% of employment and create 65% of the added value in the country. Despite their important role, these enterprises face many challenges such as regulatory burdens, inflation and increasing operating costs.“ With this message, the head of the Socialists and Democrats Delegation in the EP Christian Vigenin continues to demonstrate his commitment to small and medium-sized enterprises. He welcomed participants in Brussels to an event for SMEs in the retail sector organised by SME Connect, a broad network of organisations that aims to increase the impact and sustainability of SMEs.
Kristian Vigenin has become a member of the board of SME Connect, committing to continue working to create a favourable environment for the development and growth of SMEs.
The head of the Socialists and Democrats delegation in the EP also chairs the organisation's working group on "Agriculture, Food and Consumers". It aims to support farmers and agri-food businesses in creating a competitive and green future for Europe. The group's work is in line with the new Common Agricultural Policy and the Farm to Fork Strategy, protecting farmers and agri-food businesses and raising quality standards across the EU.
As a Member of the European Parliament and through his new role in SME Connect, Kristian Vigenin is committed to ensuring that the voice of small and medium-sized enterprises and their associations is heard in the EU legislative process. He stressed the need for politicians to recognise the specific needs of SMEs and ensure that EU policies work for them, not against them.
The head of the Socialists and Democrats Delegation in the EP expressed his support for the new EU initiatives for sustainability and competitiveness, noting that environmental regulations should not cause restrictive damage to small and medium-sized enterprises.
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