SME Europe (Small and Medium Entrepreneurs of Europe) is the official business association of the
European People's Party
The European People's Party (EPP) is a European political party with Christian democracy, Christian democratic, liberal conservatism, liberal-conservative, and conservative member parties. A transnational organisation, it is composed of other p ...
advocating for the rights and interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. The organisation was founded in May 2012 by the Members of the European Parliament,
Paul Rübig,
Nadezhda Neynsky and
Bendt Bendtsen.
SME Europe is dedicated to empowering SMEs by advocating for policies that reduce bureaucracy, improve access to finance, drive digital transformation, support sustainability and enhance market access. SME Europe organizes public hearings, conferences, and events that bring together stakeholders from the European Parliament, the European Commission, industry representatives, academia, and SMEs. These discussions serve as a platform for exchanging opinions, knowledge, and policy positions to develop common solutions or enhance mutual understanding of different perspectives.The organization seeks to create an environment where SMEs can flourish by influencing EU legislation and fostering collaboration between policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
SME Europe's Board is currently represented by
Jörgen Warborn (President),
SME Europe, 4 September 2024. Iuliu Winkler
Iuliu Winkler (born 14 March 1964) is a Romanian engineer, economist and politician. A member of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), he was a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, Romanian Chamber of Deputies for Hunedoa ...
, Angelika Winzig, Eva Maydell, Aura Salla
Aura Salla (born 13 June 1984) is a Finnish politician and a Member of the European Parliament.
Early life
Salla obtained a master's degree in political science from the University of Turku in 2011, followed by a PhD in 2021; the title of her t ...
, Sunčana Glavak, Niels Flemming Hansen, Riho Terras, Marion Walsmann and Markus Pieper.
Former presidents: Ivan Štefanec 2018-2024; Bendt Bendtsen 2015-2018; Nadezhda Neynsky 2012-2015.
External links
Description, retrieved 29 March 2013Blog of SME Europe on Facebook, retrieved 1 April 2013Statutes of SME Europe in English language, retrieved on 29 March 2013Statutes of SME Europe in French language, retrieved on 29 March 2013
References
Business organizations based in Europe
Organizations related to small and medium-sized enterprises
2012 establishments in Europe