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Romania has nearly one million SMEs, yet a small number of large companies generate a disproportionate share of economic value. According to the ABC Barometer, 94.2% of firms are micro-enterprises, contributing only 26.2% to the non-financial sector's added value, while large companies, making up just 0.2%, account for 39.5%. The report highlights challenges faced by SMEs, including limited access to financing and high operational costs. Despite a high entrepreneurial initiation rate, many firms struggle to grow beyond the micro-enterprise stage. The ABC suggests prioritizing better financing access, reducing bureaucracy, and enhancing managerial skills to foster SME growth and competitiveness in European markets.