20/04/2020 (Agence Europe) – The COVID-19 pandemic affected on average 90% of SMEs in the EU, according to a new analysis published by SMEunited on Friday 17 April. The most affected sectors are notably services (60 to 70%), construction, the food sector, with 10 to 15% of SMEs impacted by the pandemic. Some 30% of SMEs suffered a loss of turnover of at least 80%, the EU average being around 50%. SMEunited expects an increase in the unemployment rate in a range between of 3-5%. To view...