Brussels, 13/03/2006 (Agence Europe) - On the basis of the Commission's communication of 15 November on Community policy supporting SMEs (EUROPE 9067 and 9032), the Competitiveness Council adopted conclusions underlining the importance of SMEs in European competitiveness. The Council recognised that “evidence shows that SMEs, and in particular micro-enterprises, are disproportionately affected by administrative burdens”. The Council also welcomed the “modern” approach of the...