Single Market Tour 2024
The Enterprise Europe Network informs
13.03.2024
The European Commission cordially invites you to the Single Market Tour 2024, a European multi-country event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the European Single Market. The tour started its journey in 2023 with visits to seven EU Member States and continues its adventure in 2024. Representatives of the European Commission are looking forward to stops in six more countries to engage with people and show the benefits of the Single Market in our everyday lives.
Single Market Tour 2024, Thessaloniki The Single Market Tour started on 1. March 2024 in Thessaloniki, Greece, and will travel through Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria and end from March 26-28, 2024 in Germany at
the Marienplatz in Munich.
By visiting the interactive installations, citizens can discover how the EU Single Market affects their lives, participate in activities and games, take photos and win prizes.
For detailed information on the topic with further links, click here .
Background
Since its creation in 1993, the Single Market has helped to make everyday life easier for people and businesses and to promote jobs and growth across the EU. It ensures the free movement of goods, services, capital and people in a single EU internal market. With 447 million European citizens and 23 million businesses, the EU single market is recognized as the largest single market in the world. On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, this moment is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and to face new challenges.
The single market is one of the European Union's greatest achievements and has strengthened the EU's position as a global economic player, with 15% of the world's trade in goods coming from the EU. EU citizens can study, live, shop, work and retire in any EU country - and at the same time choose from a wide range of products from all over Europe. Nevertheless, it is crucial to continuously improve the functioning of the single market, as it plays a crucial role in addressing Europe's current and future challenges. The EU single market protects people and businesses while making progress towards a fairer, more responsible and sustainable Europe. For example, a new law requires all cell phones, tablets and cameras sold in the European Union to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port by the end of 2024. This move is part of the EU's wider efforts to reduce e-waste and empower consumers to make more sustainable choices.
Opportunities for journalists throughout the tour include interviews with EU representatives. For interview requests or more information, please contact Contact by Mail .
