Europe’s 32 Million Micro-Enterprises Are Getting More Productive: Trends, AI Adoption Gaps, and Growth Barriers
The European Commission’s report reveals that micro-enterprises, constituting 94.5% of EU SMEs, show remarkable productivity growth, projected at 13.5% by 2026, surpassing larger firms. However, significant barriers such as regulatory burdens restrict their growth potential. Policymakers must enhance AI and digital adoption while reducing compliance costs to support these businesses.