“EU legislation should reflect the capacity of #SMEs. Turning the #ThinkSmallFirst principle into practice is key to reaching objectives while keeping rules feasible for SMEs”, said President Galli in a meeting with Council President Costa ahead of the #EUSummit. @eucopresident

The SMEunited team wishes you a healthy and entrepreneurial 2026. We look forward to working together to strengthen Europe’s Crafts and SMEs in the year ahead. #ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040

📖 Read the full article on Euractiv: euractiv.com/news/smes-deman… #ThinkSmallFirst #Vision2040 #Simplification #Competitiveness #SMEs

When #SMEs thrive, Europe thrives. #ThinkSmallFirst means shared, sustainable growth. ▶️ Sign the Charter for #SME-driven progress ⬇️ smevision2040.eu/charter

📸 Highlights from #SMEVision2040 Crafts & SMEs shaping Europe’s future - with Think Small First at the core. #SMEunited #SMEs #ThinkSmallFirst

“The mid-cap category is key to the #ThinkSmallFirst approach”, said @petrisalminen to EVP @steph_sejourne. He stressed: ✅A real SME Passport ✅Removing barriers in the #SingleMarket ✅Action on #BusinessTransfer & #LatePayment ➡️ Read more: smeunited.eu/news/president-…

The Spring 2025 #SME Business Climate Index and EU Craft and #SMEBarometer report stagnation in the business activity of #SMEs across the EU. The Business Climate Index decreased by 2.1 points to 70.6, remaining just above the 70-point baseline. ▶️ More: smeunited.eu/news/smes-busin…

📢 Our #SME recap: 🔹Geopolitics & #tariffs 🔹EU #Preparedness Strategy 🔹#Chemicals package 🔹#DueDiligence & #Omnibus unpacked 🔹SMEs in Western Balkans & Türkiye 🔹Streamlining #SustainableFinance 🔹28th regime 🔹Removing #SingleMarket barriers More: bit.ly/3Y3yZQ4

"The Omnibus proposal shows the @EU_Commission is willing to fix the unintended indirect impact on #SMEs of certain legislation" - SecGen @VCWillems during the debate on the #Omnibus proposal's impacts on the food sector. 👉 See the full story: smeunited.eu/news/omnibus-pr…

📣 Our weekly #SME recap: ✅ #SMEs & Europe’s #security ✅ #SMEIntergroup must think like entrepreneurs ✅ Action needed on Savings & Investment Union ✅ Cutting red tape - SME views ✅ #Omnibus proposal & food sector impact ➡️ Enjoy the read: mailchi.mp/smeunited/newsfla… #SIU #TSS

#SMEs are vital to Europe’s #defence industry, yet they face: 🚧 Limited access to funding 📑 Complex #PublicProcurement 🔀 A fragmented defence market A dedicated SME Window in the European Defence Fund would facilitate access for small businesses. #EDF @defis_eu

To build a resilient & secure Europe, we must tackle internal threats that impact #SMEs. 🔹 #Cybersecurity & organised crime threaten SME operations & #competitiveness. 🔹 Boosting EU #digital security #investments is crucial. 🔹 Fair competition must be protected.

Sense of #security and a functioning business environment are the keys for #SMEs to thrive and contribute to EU resilience and security. When SMEs feel confident, they invest, create & strengthen Europe’s economy - President @petrisalminen at the Tripartite Social Summit. #TSS

🇪🇺 The new #SocialDialogue Pact strengthens dialogue among social partners & the @EU_Commission to tackle #LabourMarket challenges. 'Our #SMEs must be heard - they create jobs & foster social cohesion' - SMEunited President Petri Salminen. ➡️ Full story: smeunited.eu/news/smeunited-…

📢 Our #SME recap: ✅ New Pact for EU #SocialDialogue ✅ Stronger #VET & LLL ✅ #SMEs & regional growth in #MFF ✅ #SingleMarket strategy & simplification ✅ Addressing labour & #skills shortages ✅ #AI, #PublicProcurement & dispute resolution #ADR More: mailchi.mp/smeunited/newsfla…

Ahead of the 1st #Omnibus #simplification proposal, entrepreneurs urge the EC to: ✅ Cap #VSME in the value chain ✅ Presume compliance for exclusive EU supply chains ✅ Explore alternatives to #reporting ✅ Offer practical, timely relief ✅ Focus on impactful #sustainability

Micro enterprises make up 94% of all companies in Europe but bear a disproportionate regulatory burden. We must #ThinkSmallFirst and act accordingly - Secretary General @VCWillems at the @ECRGroup meeting in the @EU_CoR Plenary. ➡️ Read more: smeunited.eu/news/smes-role-… #SMEs

📢Our #SME recap: 🔹Spring-Cleaning for a #CleanIndustrialDeal 🔹#SingleMarket Strategy ambitions 🔹Supporting #decarbonisation 🔹SMEs in #security & #defence 🔹#AI & occupational #health 🔹Simplifying #Taxonomy for #SMEs 🔹Making #REACH work ▶️ Enjoy: bit.ly/436hHFj

Ahead of the 1st #Omnibus #simplification proposal, entrepreneurs urge the EC to: ✅Cap #VSME in the value chain ✅Presume compliance for exclusive EU supply chains ✅Explore alternatives to #reporting ✅Offer practical, timely relief ✅Focus on impactful #sustainability

Ahead of the 1st #Omnibus #simplification proposal, entrepreneurs urge the EC to: ✅ Cap #VSME in the value chain ✅ Presume compliance for exclusive EU supply chains ✅ Explore alternatives to #reporting ✅ Offer practical, timely relief ✅ Focus on impactful #sustainability