1. Internationalisation of European Businesses and EU Economic Diplomacy
Philippe de Taxis du Poët
European Commission
DG GROWTH
Business opportunities for cooperation with the EU in developing markets, Warsaw, 20 May 2015

2. Juncker Agenda
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3. Elżbieta BIEŃKOWSKA Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Considers the external dimension of the internal market and access to non-EU markets as an area of great importance for industry and SMEs alike.   Wants to work on an integrated European strategy for SME internationalisation which adds value above and beyond national trade promotion activities.   Regards economic diplomacy as very necessary to open up business opportunities for European enterprises, and for bringing growth, competitiveness and jobs to Europe.

4. Core element: Internationalisation of European businesses
Convergence, coherence, articulation and more focused use of existing policies and instruments
Core element: Internationalisation of European businesses
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5. Issues?
Huge potential,
needs and
opportunities
in strategic sectors
Potential for higher impact, additionality and visibility
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6. Current situation?
Draft overview of EU instruments contributing to the internationalisation of European enterprises
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7. What do enterprises need to grow?
Provide access to markets, both (i) the EU single market and (ii) external markets  
Improve access to resources in terms of (i) finance (ii) skills, (ii) raw materials, (iv) energy  
Foster innovation as the EU is lagging behind in patents for emerging technologies.
Reform regulation for small firm growth as we need business friendly environment

8. SMEs face difficulties for internationalisation
First barrier is related to the "smallness" intrinsic characteristics of SMEs 
Second barrier is external to the firm and stems from the domestic environment in each Member State.  
Third category of barrier affecting SMEs internationalisation relates with trade and investment.

9. EU instruments contributing to the internationalisation of European businesses – some examples
IPR Help Desks (China, ASEAN, MERCOSUR)
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
EU SME Centre in China
EBTC in India
Cluster Go International
Small Business Act
Financial instruments (COSME and H2020)
Gateway to South East Asia

10. EU instruments contributing to the internationalisation of European businesses – some examples
COSME
Horizon 2020
Partnership Instrument
ICI and ICI+
Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF)
Market Access Database
EIB-IDB joint facilities

11. Objectives?
Overall: more growth and jobs in Europe
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12. Possible approach?
Coordination
Focus
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13. What should be avoided:
Business as usual
New instrument / structure
What should we make sure of:
Added value / subsidiarity
EU strong economic outcomes using our
foreign, industry, trade, innovation, regional
and development assistance policies
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