SME Europe (Small and Medium Entrepreneurs of Europe) is the official business association of the European People's Party advocating for the rights and interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe., New European Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Association become part of the EPP, MEP Dr. Paul Rübig, 4 June 2013. 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.Angelika Winzig neue Vizepräsidentin des Europäischen Wirtschaftsbundes, Salzkammergutzeitung, 31 Oktober 2012. 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.Europe 2020: Impact and Challenges for SMEs, Nickel Institute, 27 November 2012.Working Breakfast: Hydropower Energy – Supply for a Future Europe, SME Europe, 28 November 2012. 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, Angelika Winzig, Eva Maydell, Aura Salla, 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 2013 Blog of SME Europe on Facebook, retrieved 1 April 2013 Statutes of SME Europe in English language, retrieved on 29 March 2013 Statutes of SME Europe in French language, retrieved on 29 March 2013
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