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Young Entrepreneurs ask for measures in the 2027 State Budget to facilitate investment and business growth

The National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) is calling for more ambitious fiscal and administrative measures in the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) proposal. Their recommendations include tax frameworks better suited for startups that are not yet profitable, increased use of public procurement to support new companies, and faster bureaucratic processes.

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