The dynamics of the sentiment of small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine deteriorated, their integral assessment decreased from 2.5 points in 2023 to 2.3 points in 2024 (out of 5 possible), 51.5% of respondents assess the state of affairs poorly compared to 39% in 2023, these are the results of the European Business Association (EBA) study "2024 Small Business Sentiment Index." "Despite extremely difficult conditions, small businesses are seeking opportunities and resources to keep operating," said Anna Derevyanko, Executive Director of the European Business Association.