6 Amendments of Barbara KAPPEL related to 2018/2545(RSP)
Amendment 23 #
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that given the nature of this strategic instrument and the many differences between SMEs and Member States, the flexibility offered by the 2003 recommendation should be maintained; is convinced that strictly applying the SME definition runs counter to the intentions of the recommendation and ultimately hinders the growth of SMEsthe economy;
Amendment 83 #
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that economic diplomacy instruments employed at EU level, such as the Mission for Growth, could be used to address economic challenges and exploit economic opportunities at global level more effectively; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts in that area, without creating duplicate structures; calls, in that connection, for an ‘Export growth in relation to enterprise size’ indicator to be developed and for additional support to be offered to small enterprises with high export volumes;
Amendment 103 #
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that, despite the considerable contribution they make to employment and growth by virtue of their productivity, MidCaps (enterprises that have outgrown the SME definition but still have typically medium-sized structures) are being neglected by policy-makers; calls, therefore, for a definition to be established for these companies based on the criteria that they are family-run, have high equity ratio and employ up to 30500 people;
Amendment 116 #
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, in addition to the priority EU measures for SMEs, to launch a MidCaps-oriented initiative using new funding, which would cover collaborative research access, digitalisation strategies, export market development and an easing of the Basel specifications and data protection rules;
Amendment 123 #
Paragraph 11
Amendment 148 #
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to conduct a feasibility study of sector- specific SME definitions not resulting in additional administrative burdens for Member States or SMEs in order to scrutinise the impact of such an approach on these sectors of the economy and the added value generated when set against the additional costs incurred, and to adapt the SME definition accordingly, should the study prove its feasibility;