European SME Week 2017 – SMEs in the European Union generate half of the intra-EU trade in goods – With a slightly higher share for imports

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Commission - EUROSTAT European Brussels, 21 November 2017 Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs – up to 249 persons employed) are considered as a driver of the economy of the European Union (EU), creating jobs and contributing to economic growth.