The Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU intends to apply the principle of "Think Small First" systematically, which means that it will take greater account of SMEs in all its actions. It will also lay emphasis on industrial policy.
In its programme, presenting its action plan for the next six months, the Austrian Presidency states that it wishes to roll out the implementation of the principle of "Think Small First" in all policy areas, for instance in the new legislative acts aimed...