Growth – Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

For the 2021-2027 EU budget, the Commission wants to increase the EU's strategic autonomy, bolster the EU's ability to protect its citizens and make the EU a stronger global actor.

For the next EU budget, the Commission is proposing a dedicated €4 billion programme that will enable Europe's many SMEs to take full advantage of a well-functioning Single Market, and protect and empower consumers.

In the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing €16 billion to help maintain and further enhance EU leadership in space.

The Commission is proposing a targeted adjustment to intellectual property rules to help Europe's pharmaceutical companies tap into fast-growing global markets and foster jobs, growth and investments in the EU.