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OPINION (COM(2025)0084 – C100036/2025 – 2025/0040(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2015/1017, (EU) 2021/523, (EU) 2021/695 and (EU) 2021/1153 as regards increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under Regulation (EU) 2021/523 and simplifying reporting requirements

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Committee on Industry, Research and Energy · Rapporteur: Niels Flemming Hansen

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The committee opinion amends the InvestEU regulation to improve access to finance for SMEs, reduce reporting burdens for small operations, and align the programme with EU strategic priorities. It introduces a flexible SME definition allowing solemn declarations on ownership, raises the reporting exemption threshold to EUR 300,000, and ensures continuity of approvals beyond 2025.

Committee position. The committee proposes amendments to the Commission proposal, focusing on SME access to finance, simplification, and alignment with strategic priorities.

Key points

  1. The SME definition is adjusted for this legislation: enterprises may use a solemn declaration on ownership structure to meet eligibility criteria, with safeguards against larger entities capturing funds.
  2. Reporting requirements for financing or investment operations not exceeding EUR 300,000 are exempted, except for specified indicators, to reduce administrative burden.
  3. The amendments aim to address EU investment needs in innovation, green and digital transitions, and defence, supporting strategic autonomy and competitiveness.
  4. The opinion stresses that simplification measures should not compromise data quality or monitoring, and should be carefully designed to benefit micro, small, and social enterprises.
  5. The final evaluation should assess the effectiveness of the derogations, including their impact on SMEs, and consider regulatory adjustments from a future small mid-cap category.

Who is affected

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups and scale-ups, benefit from easier access to finance and reduced reporting burdens.
  • Financial intermediaries and implementing partners face lower administrative requirements for small operations.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 300,000: threshold for exempting reporting on key performance indicators.
  • EUR 750-800 billion per year by 2030: additional investment needs in Europe.