EU discussion in Waiblingen: Entrepreneurs demand less bureaucracy!

EU discussion in Waiblingen: Entrepreneurs demand less bureaucracy!

A lively event by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Rems-Murr and the district office recently took place in Waiblingen. The participants heatedly discussed the role of the European Union and its diverse influence on the local economy. While some business representatives expressed their dissatisfaction with the numerous regulations from Brussels, the fundamental importance of the EU for economic success in Germany was also highlighted. Topics such as freedom and future prospects were the focus of the discussions. ZVW reports that the entrepreneurs demonstrated a good hand in the discussion by both criticizing and offering solutions for improvement.

But what is behind the discontent? The EU is often associated with bureaucracy, which is not surprising given that there are 27 member states and the associated high need for coordination. According to the IHK Stuttgart, around 80 percent of German legislation comes from Brussels. The EU also invests in numerous areas, such as research and innovation funding as well as climate protection, which offers companies in Germany important resources. IHK Stuttgart makes it clear that the EU provides numerous funding opportunities that primarily benefit small and medium-sized companies.

EU funding opportunities for companies

For entrepreneurs in the Rems-Murr district, the EU Entrepreneur Days are a golden opportunity to find out about funding opportunities. These events not only provide information but also valuable advice through institutions such as the Enterprise Europe Network. This initiative, supported by the EU Commission, focuses on the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Baden-Württemberg. The goal? To promote better cooperation between companies, universities and research institutions.

• Handwerk International Baden-Württemberg: Kostenfreie Beratung für Handwerksbetriebe zur internationalen Markterschließung.
• Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum: Partner, der zu Forschungsförderung und technologischen Kooperationen berät.
• SOLVIT: Hilft bei Problemen mit EU-Binnenmarktvorschriften und bietet Unterstützung innerhalb von 10 Wochen.

Overall, the EU has launched a multiannual financial framework for 2021 to 2027 worth 1,074 billion euros, and this will be filled by various programs such as Horizon Europe and LIFE. This shows how important the Union is for the development of the economic framework in Germany. The Rems-Murr circle emphasizes that such institutions and networks not only offer companies access to funding, but also make a decisive contribution to the sustainable development of the local economy.

This shows that, despite all the criticism of the EU's bureaucracy, the focus should be on positive cooperation and opportunities to promote companies. Ultimately, a strong economy and international connectivity are the keys to a prosperous future for companies in the region.