Last week, SMEunited discussed how to put #ThinkSmallFirst into practice & deliver rules that work for #SMEs The event also highlighted the team behind SMEunited work: shaping the debate, bringing members & stakeholders together, connecting policy discussions with #SME realities

#ThinkSmallFirst – MEP Jörgen Warborn discussed how @Europarl_EN can strengthen #SMEs. ➡️ Impact assessments on #competitiveness files ➡️ “One in, one out principle”, or even “one in, two out" ➡️ Compensation for the data provided to regulators. #SMEfriendly

Think Small First event: insights from panel 1. Policy Vice-Presidents Jesper Beinov, Josef Herk, and Petri Salminen discuss how to make #ThinkSmallFirst work for SMEs. 💡 SMEs need simpler rules, better access, and policies that reflect their characteristics.

Happening now: @SMEunited's 'Think Small First' reception. 94% of companies in the EU have fewer than 10 employees. Yet rules are often not designed with their characteristics in mind. Sign the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: smeunited.eu/charter?_gl=1*e…

We are pleased to welcome @SMVdanmark to Brussels. This morning, we discussed key SME priorities, including #ThinkSmallFirst, #simplification, #BetterRegulation, and the role of SMEs in EU policymaking. Let's put #ThinkSmallFirst into practice.

@SMEunited's Board of Directors meets President @vonderleyen . On the agenda: how EU policies can better reflect the reality of #SMEs. SME priorities include #simplification, #ThinkSmallFirst, and the #SingleMarket. ➡️smeunited.eu/news/smeunited-…

Avui, com a membres de @SMEunited, ens hem reunit amb la presidenta de la @EU_Commission, @vonderleyen, a qui hem traslladat la importància que a Europa es legisli pensant primer en les empreses de més petita dimensió, que són el veritable motor de l'economia. Durant la meva intervenció, he posat el focus en la morositat, una xacra que compromet la viabilitat i la competitivitat de milers de pimes europees, i he reclamat el desbloqueig definitiu del Reglament europeu, encara pendent de l’aprovació del Consell Europeu. Des de @Pimec i SMEunited continuem treballant per una Europa amb pimes més fortes, competitives i amb capacitat de créixer. #ThinkSmallFirst #SMEs #SMEfriendly

Sustainable and social ambitions will be met through concrete actions, rather than reporting - Ms Zakari at @OECD Listening Dialogue. #SMEs must be trusted. Rising and overlapping requirements risk making #implementation unworkable.#ThinkSmallFirst More smeunited.eu/news/oecd-discu…

#BetterRegulation is a chance to improve EU law-making & avoid future #Omnibus waves. It must reflect #ThinkSmallFirst - President Galli after meeting Commissioner Dombrovskis. Stronger impact assessments, #SME-friendly rules & better coordination are key smeunited.eu/news/president-…

🤝Our President @VladimirDlouhy, Deputy President @RostovskisA & CEO @BenJButters met Commissioner @VDombrovskis , calling for the #simplification agenda to stronger focus on🎯 measurable impact,🏛️stronger governance &⚖️better law-making. #SMEs #BetterRegulation #ThinkSmallFirst

📢 Our #SME recap: ✅ #Standardisation: inclusiveness matters ✅ From #simplification to #implementation ✅European Council backs #ThinkSmallFirst ✅ #SMEEnvoys on simplification ✅ #ECF priorities for SMEs ✅ #Skills & talent for #SMEs ▶️ Read more: mailchi.mp/smeunited/newsfla…

EU legislation must be workable for #SMEs in practice - SG @VCWillems at the @Euractiv panel: ➡️ Apply #ThinkSmallFirst consistently ➡️ Set realistic, proportionate requirements ➡️ Allow sufficient transition time ➡️ Strengthen impact assessments across EU Institutions

EU leaders reaffirm #ThinkSmallFirst a positive signal for Europe’s #SMEs. Reacting to 19 March conclusions, President Galli welcomed renewed efforts on #simplification & burden reduction.

➡️ SMEs sustain rural jobs, services & heritage ➡️ Cut admin burden & energy pressure ➡️ Strengthen short supply chains & #ThinkSmallFirst ➡️ Tackle unfair trading practices #UTP ➡️ Boost support for rural #SMEs post-2027 ▶️Read more: smeunited.eu/news/smes-at-th…

“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

“If Europe is serious about sovereignty, #security & prosperity, we must apply #ThinkSmallFirst. SMEs are the EU economy. When #SMEs grow, Europe grows”, said President Galli at the #TripartiteSocialSummit ▶️Read more: smeunited.eu/news/smes-must-… #TSS

#SMEs must have a real seat at the table in EU social policy - President Galli meeting EVP @RoxanaMinzatu. #ThinkSmallFirst is key - incl. for #QualityJobs Act. SMEs ask for simple rules, less burden & practical guidance. ➡️ More: smeunited.eu/news/smeunited-…

"The proposal for the #EUInc. puts forward a single company law framework to incentivise cross-border activities, which should allow for smoother ways for #SMEs to expand within the #SingleMarket" - says President Galli. ▶️Read more: smeunited.eu/news/smeunited-… #ThinkSmallFirst

Empowering women entrepreneurs is equality & a strategic investment in Europe’s prosperity, SG @VCWillems . #SMEs require better access2finance, mentorship, networking, and work–life balance support, with #ThinkSmallFirst applied to #PayTransparency. ▶️smeunited.eu/news/balancing-…

Entrepreneurs don’t ask for more rules - they ask for trust, freedom and the space to innovate. Through SMEunited, #SMEs can speak with a strong and united voice. ➡️ Explore the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: smeunited.eu/charter Conference Vision 2040 by Crafts & SMEs