Maria do Céu Patrão Neves (PPE), in writing. – (PT) The rapporteur proposes concrete measures to minimise the costs borne by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to reinforce support for their internationalisation and competitiveness. These proposals stem from the importance of SMEs to the European economy, as they represent 99 % of European businesses and have provided 85 % of the new jobs created in the EU. These aspects explain why I voted in favour.