Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions The Single Market: our European home market in...

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 21.5.2025 COM(2025) 500 final COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS The Single Market: our European home market in an uncertain world A Strategy for making the Single Market simple, seamless and strong EN EN COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS The Single Market: our European home market in an uncertain world A Strategy for making the Single Market simple, seamless and strong The Single Market is our European home market. It is a powerful catalyst for growth, prosperity and solidarity. With a GDP of EUR 18 trillion1, the European Market is the second largest economy in the world, accounting for almost 18% of the global economy2 and providing the EU with scale, strength and agility. Bringing together 30 states3, 450 million consumers and 26 million companies4, our European Market offers access to a wide range of products, services and investment opportunities. It provides balance: opportunities for businesses and citizens, as well as protection of workers and consumers. It also offers stability and a predictable investment and business environment, founded on the rule of law. Our European Market embodies the values of the social market economy that unites freedom and prosperity for...