Internal Market

Commissioner

The Single Market is one of Europe’s major achievements and its best asset in times of increasing globalisation. It is an engine for building a stronger and fairer EU economy. By allowing people, goods, services and capital to move more freely it opens up new opportunities for citizens, workers, businesses and consumers - creating the jobs and growth Europe so urgently needs.
More integrated and deeper capital markets will channel more funding to companies, especially SMEs, and infrastructure projects. Better worker mobility will let people move more freely where their skills are needed. And combatting tax evasion and tax fraud will ensure that all contribute their fair share.

Policy areas

Single Market Strategy

Unlocking the full potential of the Single Market so that citizens, business and public authorities can access goods and services for the best quality, price or service; professionals can offer services across the EU quickly and conveniently; entrepreneurs can innovate and expand; new business models and services can flourish; and retailers find it easy to establish, do business and deliver their products across borders.

Capital Markets Union

Reducing fragmentation in financial markets, diversifying financing sources, strengthening cross border capital flows and improving access to finance for businesses, particularly SMEs.

Action plan for fairer corporate taxation

Tackling tax abuse, ensuring sustainable revenues and supporting a better business environment in the Single Market.

Labour Mobility

Promoting labour mobility, especially where there are persistent vacancies and skills mismatches, while protecting workers' social rights and ensuring a fair European labour market.

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Background

Objectives

Completing the internal market in products and services and making it the launch pad for our companies and industry to thrive in the global economy.
Stimulating investment in new technologies, improving the business environment, easing access to markets and to finance, particularly for SMEs, and ensuring that workers have the skills industry needs.
Creating a Capital Markets Union, making it easier for small businesses to raise money and making Europe a more attractive place to invest.
Encouraging workers to take up jobs in other EU countries to fill vacancies and meet the need for special skills.
Reviewing the Posting of Workers Directive and ensure its strict implementation, to prevent social dumping.
Spurring administrative cooperation among national tax authorities.
Working for the adoption of a common consolidated corporate tax base and a financial transaction tax at EU level.