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3 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWS Operational Programme I – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 "Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges" Advert part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund Co-financing rate: Public Eligible (80% European Union; 20% National Funds) ANNOUNCEMENT – 7 th September 2022 Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes Open Rolling Calls – Cut-off dates Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges The Measures and Support Division within the Ministry for the Economy, European Funds and Lands (MEFL), designated by the Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 as the Intermediate Body responsible for administering aid schemes for enterprises under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014 – 2020, would like to announce the next cut-off dates for the submission of applications under the Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes initiative. The cut-off dates for the following open Calls until end December 2022 are set at noon of the following dates: • Call 2 - e-Commerce Grant Scheme • Call 3 - Start-up Investment Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Diversification and Innovation Grant Scheme • Call 1 - SME Growth Grant Scheme (2 nd Issue) • Call 1 - SME Internationalisation Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Consultancy Services Grant Scheme 30 September 2022 31 October 2022 30 November 2022 30 December 2022 In addition to the above, the following open Calls have mid-monthly cut-off dates set at noon of the following dates: • Call 2 - e-Commerce Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Consultancy Services Grant Scheme 16 September 2022 14 October 2022 18 November 2022 16 December 2022 Further information on these calls including the respective Guidance Notes and the Guidelines for Implementation may be obtained from https://businessenhance.gov.mt or by contacting the Measures and Support Division on msd.eufunds@gov.mt or 2555 2635. Operational Programme I – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 "Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges" Advert part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund Co-financing rate: Public Eligible (80% European Union; 20% National Funds) ANNOUNCEMENT – 7 th September 2022 Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes Open Rolling Calls – Cut-off dates Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges The Measures and Support Division within the Ministry for the Economy, European Funds and Lands (MEFL), designated by the Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 as the Intermediate Body responsible for administering aid schemes for enterprises under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014 – 2020, would like to announce the next cut-off dates for the submission of applications under the Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes initiative. The cut-off dates for the following open Calls until end December 2022 are set at noon of the following dates: • Call 2 - e-Commerce Grant Scheme • Call 3 - Start-up Investment Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Diversification and Innovation Grant Scheme • Call 1 - SME Growth Grant Scheme (2 nd Issue) • Call 1 - SME Internationalisation Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Consultancy Services Grant Scheme 30 September 2022 31 October 2022 30 November 2022 30 December 2022 In addition to the above, the following open Calls have mid-monthly cut-off dates set at noon of the following dates: • Call 2 - e-Commerce Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Consultancy Services Grant Scheme 16 September 2022 14 October 2022 18 November 2022 16 December 2022 Further information on these calls including the respective Guidance Notes and the Guidelines for Implementation may be obtained from https://businessenhance.gov.mt or by contacting the Measures and Support Division on msd.eufunds@gov.mt or 2555 2635. Operational Programme I – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 "Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges" Advert part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund ANNOUNCEMENT – 7 th September 2022 Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes Open Rolling Calls – Cut-off dates Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges The Measures and Support Division within the Ministry for the Economy, European Funds and Lands (MEFL), designated by the Managing Authority for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 as the Intermediate Body responsible for administering aid schemes for enterprises under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014 – 2020, would like to announce the next cut-off dates for the submission of applications under the Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes initiative. The cut-off dates for the following open Calls until end December 2022 are set at noon of the following dates: • Call 2 - e-Commerce Grant Scheme • Call 3 - Start-up Investment Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Diversification and Innovation Grant Scheme • Call 1 - SME Growth Grant Scheme (2 nd Issue) • Call 1 - SME Internationalisation Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Consultancy Services Grant Scheme 30 September 2022 31 October 2022 30 November 2022 30 December 2022 In addition to the above, the following open Calls have mid-monthly cut-off dates set at noon of the following dates: • Call 2 - e-Commerce Grant Scheme • Call 2 - SME Consultancy Services Grant Scheme 16 September 2022 14 October 2022 18 November 2022 16 December 2022 Further information on these calls including the respective Guidance Notes and the Guidelines for Implementation may be obtained from https://businessenhance.gov.mt or by contacting the Measures and Support Division on msd.eufunds@gov.mt or 2555 2635. Maltese most likely in Europe to trust the EU CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 While 47% of Maltese expect the economic situation to im- prove, only 25% expect the situ- ation to worsen. The survey interviews were conducted in July before the an- nouncement of cuts in govern- ment expenditure in Malta. Ad- ditionally, Maltese consumers have been shielded from rising energy and fuel prices by gener- ous government subsidies. In 25 EU member states a ma- jority think the economic situ- ation in their country will get worse in the next 12 months, with the highest levels of pes- simism observed in Czechia (78%), Germany, Slovakia (both 70%), the Netherlands (69%) and Sweden (68%). At least one quarter of re- spondents in each country think their national economic situ- ation will get worse in the next 12 months. Respondents in Lux- embourg, where 44% expect the situation to remain the same, are the second most optimistic after the Maltese. The survey also shows that 79% of the Maltese have a positive outlook on the current econom- ic situation in their country. This represents an increase of 19 per- centage points when compared to the winter survey. Views on the current situation of the national economy vary dramatically across EU member states - from 85% in Luxem- bourg, who think the situation is good, to 8% in Greece who think likewise. The majority of respondents in nine member states (down from 11 in winter) have a posi- tive view, with the highest levels observed in Luxembourg (85%), Malta (79%) and Denmark (78%). At the other end of the scale 8% in Greece, 10% in Bulgaria and 16% in Spain have a positive out- look on the current economic situation in their country. Trust in EU highest in Malta The survey also shows that the Maltese are the most likely in Europe to trust the European Union. Malta is one of 18 EU states where a majority of respond- ents say they trust the EU, with the highest levels seen in Malta (71%), Lithuania (69%), Portugal (68%), Denmark (65%) and Po- land (64%). The highest level of optimism about the future of the EU is seen in Ireland, Poland (both 83%) and Malta (82%) followed by Denmark (78%), Lithuania (74%), and Spain and Luxem- bourg (both 71%). Maltese support delivery of military equipment to Ukraine The survey shows that a vast majority of Maltese support the EU's reaction to the Russian in- vasion of Ukraine. Significantly, 85% of Maltese support the financing, supply and delivery of military equip- ment to Ukraine. 88% of Mal- tese support imposing economic sanctions on the Russian gov- ernment and complicit compa- nies and individuals, and 78% support banning state-owned media such as Sputnik and Rus- sia Today from broadcasting in the EU. Malta was also one of the 13 countries where support for a common defence and security policy among EU member states has increased, with the largest increase seen in Sweden (75%, +17 percentage points), Finland (78%, +8 pp), Poland (84%, +7 pp) and Malta (83%, +7 pp). Of the various actions taken by the EU regarding energy policies, the Maltese are the most likely to agree that 'the EU should invest massively in renewable energies, such as wind and solar power'. Levels of agreement with invest- ment in renewables are highest in Malta (97%), Cyprus (96%) and Denmark (95%) and lowest in Romania (71%) and Bulgaria (77%). The Maltese are also the most likely to be ready to reduce their own energy consumption in view of the current crisis. Pro- portions range from 92% in Mal- ta, 86% in Ireland and 84% in Cy- prus and Luxembourg to 56% in Bulgaria, 64% in Latvia and 65% in Romania. Eurobarometer snapshot • 47% of Maltese believe economy will do well in next 12 months • 79% of Maltese have positive outlook on current economic situation • 71% of Maltese trust the EU • 85% of Maltese support financing, supply and delivery of military equipment to Ukraine • 83% of Maltese support a common EU defence and security policy • 97% of Maltese agree EU should invest massively in renewable energy

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