The economic crisis may have reached a turning point. After several tough years for European businesses, the outlook for 2014 is largely positive according to a Eurochambres survey. Yet many businesses continue to struggle and look to the EU for support.

The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, is bringing together high-level experts to discuss what is being done at the EU level to help small and big businesses. She will also explain her own role in resolving complaints from companies about red tape, lack of transparency, and other forms of poor or failed administration in the EU institutions.