European Commission - Directorate General for Energy

03/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/11/2026 10:50

Improving the business environment in EU regions: insights from the Subnational B-READY report

The Subnational B-READY in the European Union series, funded by the European Commission (DG REGIO) and implemented by the World Bank, provides a rigorous, data-driven analysis of the business environment at the local level, generating actionable insights for policy makers. By examining key stages of the firm life cycle, this report offers a road map for improving the administrative processes and regulatory frameworks that shape business activity in cities across 14 Member States.

The database and country reports are available at this link .

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