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Key findingsBusinessclimateThe large majority of medium-sized companies in Europe view their current state of businessas positive. The outlook for the coming months is also seen as quite positive: turnover isexpected to increase by an average of 1.7%. Business conditions are currently best in Turkey,Ireland and the UK and, by far, worst in Greece.EconomicexpectationsNear-term economic expectations on the domestic economies are cautiously optimistic:in 14 out of 21 countries, the domestic economy is expected to improve, whereas aneconomic downturn is anticipated in only 6 countries.Investment andemploymentRisksIn line with the positive economic predictions, medium-sized companies in Europe plan toincrease their investments. In the labor market, too, positive trends are expected:employment looks set to rise in all 21 countries, with Ireland and the UK being the frontrunners.In Greece, however, employment is likely to increase only modestly.According to Europe’s medium-sized companies, the biggest risk to their own development ishigh prices for raw materials, followed by the weak domestic economy and a poor economictrend abroad. Geopolitical tensions also present a significant threat, with more than one infive companies affected by the Ukraine crisis.PolicyrecommendationsThe majority of medium-sized companies in Europe seek growth promotion by means ofincreasing public investment. In only 4 out of 21 countries (Switzerland, Luxembourg,Germany and Austria), budget consolidation/debt reduction are seen as the key priorities.European Mid-Market Barometer 2015Page 6
Business climate in the mid-marketEuropean Mid-Market Barometer 2015Page 7
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Page 11 and 12: Entrepreneurs in Turkey, Ireland an
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Page 18 and 19: Economic climate and policyEuropean
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Page 24 and 25: Irish entrepreneurs especially opti
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Page 28 and 29: Call for growth promotion strongest
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