DG GROW’s aim was to ensure ample coverage of Single Market and micro-economic aspects and challenges, in line with our priorities and areas of competence. This was facilitated by a close working relationship with the lead and other DGs. As a result, prominent amongst the priorities in the Package are issues such as supporting our SMEs, addressing energy prices and energy security, the need for resilience and to curb supply chain disruptions, and promoting a well-functioning Single Market.  

Aligned with DG GROW’s priorities as well as considering the current challenges related to the global economic and geopolitical situation, the package recognises the need:

• To protect key investments for the green and digital twin transition and for energy security
• To ensure robust supply chains and the impact supply chain disruptions are having on European industry and its competitiveness
• To put a strong focus on helping European SMEs through this exceptionally difficult period
• On the eve of its 30th anniversary - promote a well-functioning Single Market to get Europe’s economy through this period; preserving its integrity and ensuring a level-playing field 
• To eliminate restrictive regulatory practices and the circumvention of EU public procurement rules, remove restrictions on exports, reform markets to remove bottlenecks in the business environment and deliver effective insolvency regimes

More information on the Autumn Package as well as links to the documents can be found on the following webpage. European Semester Autumn Package