A strong voice
for Europe’s SMEs
of all kinds

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