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We are the biggest political organisation in Europe that operates for the rights of small and medium sized enterprises, creating and developing a common European SME friendly policy

My focus has always been on strengthening the business climate and empowering entrepreneurs. This has been paramount for me both as an entrepreneur myself, when I was mayor and now as member of the European Parliament."

Jörgen Warborn Member of the European Parliament,
Vice-President of SME Europe

SMEs create new jobs and drive economic growth. The constructive part of my political vision is to design strategies with the needs of SMEs in mind, helping them to exploit the single market’s full potential.

Iuliu Winkler Member of the European Parliament,
First Vice-President of SME Europe

Behind every SME there is a personal story. It is often not a story of an immediate success, it is a business journey of errors and mistakes. In fact, failure is great, when you own it and start all over again until you succeed.

Angelika Winzig Member of the European Parliament,
Vice-President & Treasurer of SME Europe

I am committed to connecting SMEs to both European and international opportunities for financing and knowledge exchange. I worked on the review of the European Fund for Strategic Investments and advocated for its extension and for the creation of regional advisory hubs for SMEs.

Eva Maydell Member of the European Parliament,
Vice-President of SME Europe

Throughout my political career, I have always considered the SME sector as one of the most important engines of the EU economy. That is why I have shown special attention to the SMEs in all aspects of my actions and constantly advocated for their equal and fair conditions, taking into account their importance. Coming from a region in Croatia well known for our entrepreneurship, I am aware that a lot can be done for the sector from the European level and I am dedicated in further strengthening the collaboration between the European SMEs and policy makers.

Sunčana Glavak Member of the European Parliament,
Vice-President of SME Europe

As a business owner, I understand firsthand the importance of fostering a supportive environment where businesses can thrive. That’s why I've dedicated myself to the SMEs by advocating for the policies and resources they need to grow and succeed.

Niels Flemming Hansen Member of the European Parliament,
Vice-President of SME Europe

I am committed as a Member of the European Parliament to help SMEs, entrepreneurs and innovators to succeed in the EU. Regulatory burden, fragmentation of the market, uncertainty and lack of risk capital to grow are among the reasons for companies to leave the EU. With concrete action we need to make the EU a place where innovation thrives, not dies under the paperwork.

Aura Salla Member of the European Parliament,
Vice-President of SME Europe

Europe needs to contribute to common defence - as the former Chief of Estonian Defence Forces, I see this as my main mission. The time of peace dividends in Europe is over! In addition, I stand for SMEs that are the engine of technological innovation in every field, therefore their contribution must be made less bureaucratic and attractive.

Riho Terras Member of the European Parliament,
Vice-President of SME Europe
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Small and Medium Entrepreneurs of Europe

We advise on EU legislation for small and medium enterprises. We aim at tight cooperation with all the stakeholders representing entrepreneurial sector as the entrepreneurs are given an early warning on legal development whist we receive their own evaluations on the effects of this will have on them

Legislative Initiatives

Contributing to the discourse of legislation and intervening in undesirable developments. We gather information, opinions and positions both locally in Brussels and in the member states.

Communication

Through public events for an open discourse bringing together various stakeholders of all levels: European Parliament, European Commission, associations, SMEs, field experts, etc

Mentoring Programmes

For SMEs bringing them into direct contact with the European institutions and explaining procedures of the EU

B2B Networking

By organising meeting and trips, both EU-wide and internationally

Launching Projects

By building up effective partnerships and sharing the know-how to support the first steps in cross-border cooperation

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SMEs and bureaucracy:
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We stand for European SMEs! We are the biggest political organisation in Europe that operates for the rights of small and medium sized enterprises, creating and developing a common European SME friendly policy

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Jörgen Warborn has been elected
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