AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Skills Gap in Southern Europe: Microsoft says Greece’s SMEs are ready for AI, but lack specialist know-how in cloud ops, cybersecurity, software engineering and AI itself—so the focus is training 100,000 people via its GR for Growth program. Local Business & Energy Costs: A Eurofound review of Europe’s response to the 2026 energy price spike shows governments mixing short-term relief for households and energy-intensive firms with longer-term moves to diversify supply and cut dependency. SME Credit via Payments Data: Payments platforms are shifting from just charging fees to funding merchants, using sales data to support working capital—Block’s Square Loans model is a clear example. EU Packaging Rules Hit Small Firms: Small businesses are sounding the alarm over EU packaging requirements, warning compliance could raise costs and squeeze margins. Germany-Linked EU Approval for Pro-Use Disinfection: TOMI’s BIT solution gained formal approval in Ireland under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation, extending authorizations that already include Germany. Trade & SME Finance Boost (Germany funding): The East African Community secured €39.8m from Germany to expand trade and improve access to finance for small businesses. Maker Economy in Germany: Formnext Frankfurt is highlighted as a key stop for 3D printing and additive manufacturing makers and exhibitors.
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