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Publication Annual report

Adie Annual_Report_2025.pdfADIE’s Annual Report 2025

Adie is Franceʼs leading nonprofit network, supporting entrepreneurs who do not have access to traditional bank credit. It relies on a nationwide presence built on its 209 branches and 320 outreach hubs, the expertise of 926 employees, and the dedication of more than 1,300 volunteers and experts.

In 2025, Adie financed and supported more than 30,000 entrepreneurs, contributing to the creation or preservation of 22,000 jobs. Thanks to the commitment of our teams and the support of our partners, a wide range of projects came to life: local businesses, service, innovative activities, and solidarity-based initiatives. Every support programme is designed to strengthen the entrepreneurʼs autonomy and local impact in keeping with the principles of solidarity and sustainability that have guided our work for more than 35 years.

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Publication Annual report

In 2025, the European Microfinance Network (EMN) reached new milestones, strengthening its network, expanding its partnerships, and reinforcing its role in promoting microfinance as a key tool for social and financial inclusion. From hosting the closing event of the European Microfinance Day Campaign in Barcelona to bringing together stakeholders at its Annual Conference in Cagliari, EMN continued to foster collaboration and raise the visibility of the sector across Europe.

This report provides an overview of the main activities and achievements of the EMN team, its members, and partners throughout the year. It highlights EMN’s continued work to promote inclusive finance, support underserved communities, contribute to European and national policy discussions, and strengthen knowledge and collaboration across the microfinance sector. In 2025, EMN also welcomed 11 new members, expanded its partnerships with organisations such as UNESCO and EUIPO, and further developed its research activities and community.

survey

Publication Microfinance overview surveys

This 13th edition of the Survey on Microfinance in Europe, produced by the European Microfinance Network (EMN) and the Microfinance Centre (MFC), draws on data from 198 microcredit providers operating across 30 European countries in 2024.

While the primary focus is on EU-27 countries, the survey also includes data from candidate and potential candidate countries, offering a comprehensive picture of the sector’s European footprint. This edition places a particular emphasis on social outreach to vulnerable groups and microbusinesses.

Regulatory report

Publication Regulatory reports

Along with the evolution of microcredit over the last 20 years, the legislation on microcredit activities has formalised the presence of non-bank microfinance institutions (non-bank MFIs) in the market. In contrast to banks, non-bank MFIs are the primary microcredit providers in Europe, and they are not obligated to comply with full banking requirements to offer loans. Their main target clients are primarily excluded from the banking system, and therefore, non-bank MFIs play a key role in promoting financial inclusion. However, what is the current legislation for non-bank MFIs in Europe?
This paper examines the various legislative frameworks adopted in Europe. For EMN, this is part of a larger learning process that will help to identify regulatory approaches that are more conducive to the development of the sector. This is key to help policymakers improve their own framework, capturing the specificities of microcredit that EMN advocates for, based on EU good practices. For microfinance practitioners, this paper can be a practical tool to compare their context with that of their peers across Europe and engage in discussion with policymakers on regulatory issues.