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Event Highlights:
- Insights from senior stakeholders in the European Commission
- Presentations by experts on international trade
- Updates from the Helpdesk team on:
- The need for the Helpdesk
- Support initiatives for SMEs
- Strategies for navigating complex sanctions
Join us on 13 May to learn more about this innovative project, find out how your SME can get assistance, and contribute to shaping our future work.
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- sanction (EU) | international sanctions | small and medium-sized enterprises
- Tuesday 13 May 2025, 11:00 - 13:00 (CEST)
- Online only
- Event type
- Information session
- Event format
- Virtual
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 13 May 2025, 11:00 - 13:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Online only
- Who should attend
- European Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- Languages
- English
Description
Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction
- Keynote address: “Navigating sanctions: the future for SMEs and the role of the Helpdesk”
Insightful keynote speech focusing on the impact of sanctions on SMEs and the strategic role of the EU Sanctions Helpdesk. - Introductory presentation: “An overview of the EU Sanctions Helpdesk”
Detailed presentation covering the objectives and services provided by the EU Sanctions Helpdesk. - Roundtable discussion: “The challenges of international trade in a world of complex sanctions”
Perspectives from the European Commission and industry experts. - Guest address: “SMEs’ Role in Global Trade: Supporting and Empowering Growth”
Insights into the importance of SMEs in Europe's growth agenda. - Interactive Q&A session
Join us for an introduction to the EU Sanctions Helpdesk:
- Learn about the context behind this new, free service
- Discover the services and information being offered
- Help us uncover opportunities to expand the Helpdesk's reach

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