Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by target group – category: Businesses
Eurofound has identified 50 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Supporting businesses to stay afloat (46%).
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Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services |
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| 02 February 2021 |
EU sectoral social partners call for the safety of seafarers
European Union, Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
| 02 February 2021 |
Liftago: Replacement of passengers transport by consignments
Czechia, Company practices |
Supporting businesses to stay afloat |
| 23 November 2020 |
Aid plan for franchisees of Restalia group
Spain, Company practices |
| 06 November 2020 Updated |
Turnover-based support for sole traders
Sweden, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 04 November 2020 |
Tax reductions for businesses
Romania, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 31 October 2020 |
COVID-SPORT: Financial support for sports institutions
Czechia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 21 October 2020 |
Fund to support the solvency of strategic companies
Spain, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 05 October 2020 |
Tesi's Venture Bridge investment program for innovative companies seeking for growth
Finland, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 02 October 2020 Updated |
Fiscal support measures to micro, small and medium businesses
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 14 September 2020 |
Practical tool for companies to document business changes due to COVID-19
Germany, Other initiatives or policies |
| 04 August 2021 |
Working capital subsidy for companies affected by the pandemic in the tourism and hospitality sector – Restart Tourism
Greece, Other initiatives or policies |
| 13 July 2020 Updated |
Open monument loan
Netherlands, Other initiatives or policies |
| 09 July 2020 |
The Future Fund Scheme
United Kingdom, Other initiatives or policies |
| 01 July 2020 Updated |
COVID Plus guarantee for loans to export-oriented large companies
Czechia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 27 April 2020 Updated |
Support for agriculture and agricultural industries
Norway, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 26 April 2020 |
COVID-19 business financial planning grant
Ireland, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 23 April 2020 |
Extra package of support measures for the cultural sector
Netherlands, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 15 April 2020 |
Credit guarantee for SMEs
Italy, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 14 April 2021 Updated |
Turnover-based support for trading companies
Sweden, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 10 April 2020 |
Suspension of value added tax (VAT) payment
Cyprus, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 09 April 2021 |
Gefira II (Bridge II) - State contribution to the tranches for the payment of business or professional debts of all types
Greece, Other initiatives or policies |
| 09 April 2021 |
Supporting measures for cultural operators and artists
Cyprus, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 09 April 2021 |
State sponsorship scheme for certain categories of non-VAT registered businesses and self-employed persons
Cyprus, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 03 April 2020 Updated |
Business Finland's new direct business subsidies for SMEs and midcap companies
Finland, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 05 February 2021 |
Chandris Hotels: Complete crisis-handling business plan
Greece, Company practices |
Employment protection and retention |
| 10 October 2020 |
Reimbursement of the monthly crisis allowance for people with disabilities working in social enterprises
Slovenia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 01 October 2020 |
Time credit for employees of companies in difficulty and/or restructuring due to COVID-19
Belgium, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 01 October 2020 |
Collective working time reduction for companies in difficulties
Belgium, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 15 September 2020 Updated |
Extension of temporary unemployment due to force majeure for specific sectors and companies in trouble
Belgium, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 07 August 2020 |
Collective agreement: Air Malta cabin crew
Malta, Bipartite collective agreements |
| 16 May 2021 Updated |
Exceptional assistance to cover up to ten days of paid leave
France, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Reorientation of business activities |
| 09 December 2020 |
Crafts beer producer Labietis changes distribution channels
Latvia, Company practices |
| 01 December 2020 |
Host: Digital service as response to COVID-19 restrictions
Portugal, Company practices |
| 13 April 2020 |
Good practice: Snowblowers to blow disinfectants
Austria, Company practices |
| 09 April 2020 |
Emergency package for Czech exporters
Czechia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 06 February 2021 |
LARIPLAST S.A.: Reorientation of production due the COVID-19 pandemic
Greece, Company practices |
Supporting businesses to get back to normal |
| 30 November 2020 |
Special vocational educational scheme for the unemployed in public and broader public sector and NGOs
Cyprus, Other initiatives or policies |
| 19 April 2021 |
Support measures within the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace |
| 22 December 2020 Updated |
Gozo Telework Scheme
Malta, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 01 December 2020 |
Go4All - collaborative platform for remote working
Portugal, Company practices |
| 14 November 2020 |
Staggered work schedule for companies who can't apply telework
Romania, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 12 October 2020 Updated |
Staggered working times - exceptional and transitory regime
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 27 September 2020 |
Improving safety at the workplace
Romania, Other initiatives or policies |
| 17 September 2020 |
Practical support for employers and employee representatives to ensure a healthy working life
Sweden, Other initiatives or policies |
| 07 May 2020 |
Office allowance for teleworkers
Belgium, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
| 14 April 2020 |
Emergency measures to speed temporary layoffs and short time work schemes for cooperatives
Spain, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Income protection beyond short-time work |
| 05 April 2020 Updated |
Compensation bonus for self-employed and certain shareholders
Czechia, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Measures to prevent social hardship |
| 13 July 2020 Updated |
Banking moratoriums
Portugal, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery |
| 12 October 2020 |
Government announces extra funds for carers and people with disabilities
Ireland, Other initiatives or policies |
| 03 February 2021 |
AVAST: Changes in working hours and employee involvement
Czechia, Company practices |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.