AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Packaging Rules: Germany is pushing for exemptions for small businesses from the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), arguing the authorised-representative requirement is a costly red-tape burden for firms placing only small amounts of packaging on the market. Digital Payments: Italy proposes near-zero merchant fees for digital euro transactions under €10, aiming to protect small merchants as the EU negotiates the digital euro’s fee and compensation model. Greenland Investment: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200m Global Gateway partnership for Greenland (2026-27), covering education, fisheries, housing, sustainable tourism, connectivity, hydropower and support for small businesses. SME Export Pressure: Canadian small manufacturers say US 50% tariffs and Canada’s retaliatory duties are already hitting orders and jobs, with exporters warning the trade war could spiral. Self-Employment Snapshot (Spain): Spain’s self-employed base grew mainly via foreign autónomos, with foreign registrations rising while Spanish nationals slightly declined—an important trend for local tax and support systems. Practical Help (France): A guide highlights where French micro-entrepreneurs and sole traders can get free official help for admin, taxes, URSSAF and electronic invoicing.
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