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Shaping the Future of Digital Enterprise: EU Launches SME Panel Survey

Introduction To A Pivotal Opportunity

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, coordinated by the local chamber of commerce (Keve), has alerted Cypriot businesses to a significant opportunity. The initiative, part of the broader digitalisation agenda of the European Union, invites small and medium-sized enterprises to contribute to future digital policy design.

EU Commission Leads The Charge

Under the auspices of the European Commission, the SME Panel Digital Omnibus Survey 2025 has been launched to collect critical insights. The survey is intended to capture the digital challenges and prospects that businesses encounter, providing essential data to tailor forthcoming digital transformation policies.

Call For Active Participation

Christina Panayides, the Keve officer at Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, emphasized the importance of this initiative. Cypriot businesses are encouraged to contribute their experiences and perspectives on digital tools, platforms, and technologies. Participants can access the survey at this link.

Impact On Policy And Business Dynamics

By sharing their insights, businesses will help pinpoint the digital obstacles and requirements crucial for successful digital transformation. The survey’s feedback will empower EU policymakers to devise targeted support measures that enhance competitiveness and innovation across the digital landscape.

Conclusion: Your Voice In The Digital Future

The survey is designed to be brief, straightforward, and ensures respondent confidentiality. It represents a unique avenue for business leaders to influence the future of EU digital policies, making each response a vital contribution to the evolving digital economy.

EU Moderates Emissions While Sustaining Economic Momentum

The European Union witnessed a modest decline in greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2025, as reported by Eurostat. Emissions across the EU registered at 772 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalents, marking a 0.4 percent reduction from 775 million tonnes in the same period of 2024. Concurrently, the EU’s gross domestic product rose by 1.3 percent, reinforcing the ongoing decoupling between economic growth and environmental impact.

Sector-By-Sector Performance

Within the broader statistics on emissions by economic activity, the energy sector—specifically electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply—experienced the most significant drop, declining by 2.9 percent. In comparison, the manufacturing sector and transportation and storage both achieved a 0.4 percent reduction. However, household emissions bucked the trend, increasing by 1.0 percent over the same period.

National Highlights And Notable Exceptions

Among EU member states, 12 reported a reduction in emissions, while 14 saw increases, and Estonia’s figures remained static. Notably, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Finland recorded the most pronounced declines at 8.6 percent, 5.9 percent, and 4.2 percent respectively. Of the 12 countries reducing emissions, three—Finland, Germany, and Luxembourg—also experienced a contraction in GDP growth.

Dual Achievement: Environmental And Economic Goals

In an encouraging development, nine member states, including Cyprus, managed to lower their emissions while maintaining economic expansion. This dual achievement—reducing environmental impact while fostering economic activity—is a trend that has increasingly influenced EU climate policies. Other nations that successfully balanced these outcomes include Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, and Sweden.

Conclusion

As the EU continues to navigate its climate commitments, these quarterly insights underscore a gradual yet significant shift toward balancing emissions reductions with robust economic growth. The evolving landscape highlights the critical need for sustainable strategies that not only mitigate environmental risks but also invigorate economic resilience.

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