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The EU Single MarketThe Single European Market stands for ‘free movement’ of people, goods, services and capital.
 
On a practical level, it means the possibility for EU citizens to live, work, study and do business throughout the EU as well as to enjoy a wide choice of competitively priced goods and services.


Since its inception in 1993, the Single Market has opened up economic and working opportunities that have transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of Europeans.

Removing the barriers that still prevent citizens and business from fully enjoying the benefits of the Single Market is a key aim of the European Commission.

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Industrial property: EU joins international designs treaty
(25/09/2007) This accession will allow EU companies, with a single application, to obtain protection of a design not only throughout the EU with the Community Design, but also in the countries which are members of the Geneva Act...  

Read more: Press release / Website


VP Verheugen: Tell us if red tape makes your life difficult via new website 
(21/09/2007) Businesses often voice concerns over the burdens imposed by legislation and red tape in general. The European Commission has launched a new website to enable entrepreneurs to suggest ideas for how to reduce the administrative burdens they face...

Read more: Press release / Website


External Dimension: Second EU-China Roundtable on Financial Services and Regulation
(28/08/2007) The opportunity provided by the European Commission for you to address specific issues with your Chinese or European Counterparts. This event is specially organised for you. Those who will participate will play a key-role in the orientiation of the EU-China regulatory cooperation of the future...  

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 Last update: 01-10-2007

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