The single market has been one of the European Union’s greatest successes over the past 30 years, but there is still room for improvement, especially in the area of services, according to the European Commission in its annual report on the internal market, published on Tuesday 31 January.
In a statement, the EU institution said that “progress is needed to strengthen the resilience of supply chains, addressing strategic dependencies, in particular for critical raw materials”. It said that better use of digital technologies and e-government solutions will also increase trust between Member state authorities and reduce the administrative burden on businesses and public administrations.
See the annual report: https://aeur.eu/f/55c
In its Single Market Scoreboard, the Commission notes a better application of EU law by stakeholders, reflected in a decrease in the number of infringement proceedings. Again, improvements could be made in certain areas, such as the recognition of professional qualifications, public and private investment, or support for SMEs.
See the scoreboard: https://aeur.eu/f/55d (Original version in French by Mathieu Bion)