➡️ Read the position paper: smeunited.eu/admin/storag...
👉 Sign the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#InternationalWomensDay
👉 Sign the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#InternationalWomensDay
Charter | SMEvision 2040
SMEunited is the association of Crafts and SMEs in Europe with around 70 member organisations from over 30 European countries. SMEunited represents national cross-sectoral Craft and SME federations, E...
smevision2040.eu
March 8, 2026 at 10:27 AM
➡️ Read the position paper: smeunited.eu/admin/storag...
👉 Sign the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#InternationalWomensDay
👉 Sign the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#InternationalWomensDay
➡️ Read more: smeunited.eu/news/prepari...
➡️ Vision 2040: smeunited.eu/publications...
#SMEvision2040
➡️ Vision 2040: smeunited.eu/publications...
#SMEvision2040
Preparing Europe for 2040 through Smart Legislation, Skills and Finance
“SMEunited members designed a Vision 2040 by Crafts & SMEs, which will guide the work of SMEunited. Putting the Think Small First principle in practice is part of the work to be done to reach a mo...
smeunited.eu
February 2, 2026 at 8:49 AM
➡️ Read more: smeunited.eu/news/prepari...
➡️ Vision 2040: smeunited.eu/publications...
#SMEvision2040
➡️ Vision 2040: smeunited.eu/publications...
#SMEvision2040
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu#charter
January 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu#charter
The SMEunited team wishes you a healthy and entrepreneurial 2026.
We look forward to working together to strengthen Europe’s Crafts and SMEs in the year ahead.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
We look forward to working together to strengthen Europe’s Crafts and SMEs in the year ahead.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The SMEunited team wishes you a healthy and entrepreneurial 2026.
We look forward to working together to strengthen Europe’s Crafts and SMEs in the year ahead.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
We look forward to working together to strengthen Europe’s Crafts and SMEs in the year ahead.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
Europe’s SMEs ask for a business environment that allows them to grow, innovate and create jobs. Our President, Davide Galli, shared his perspective at the Conference Vision 2040 by Crafts & SMEs.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040 #SMEs
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040 #SMEs
January 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Europe’s SMEs ask for a business environment that allows them to grow, innovate and create jobs. Our President, Davide Galli, shared his perspective at the Conference Vision 2040 by Crafts & SMEs.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040 #SMEs
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040 #SMEs
“Proportionality and SME concerns must be properly addressed - this is becoming part of the @ec.europa.eu's regulatory culture”.
In our Vision 2040 conference interview, EVP @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu explained how the SME Test is increasingly shaping #EU lawmaking.
#SMEVision2040 #SMEs
In our Vision 2040 conference interview, EVP @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu explained how the SME Test is increasingly shaping #EU lawmaking.
#SMEVision2040 #SMEs
December 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“Proportionality and SME concerns must be properly addressed - this is becoming part of the @ec.europa.eu's regulatory culture”.
In our Vision 2040 conference interview, EVP @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu explained how the SME Test is increasingly shaping #EU lawmaking.
#SMEVision2040 #SMEs
In our Vision 2040 conference interview, EVP @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu explained how the SME Test is increasingly shaping #EU lawmaking.
#SMEVision2040 #SMEs
📣 Our #SME recap:
✅ Davide Galli elected SMEunited President
✅ Vision 2040 for #Crafts & #SMEs
✅ Smart #simplification for the Green Transition
✅ Empowering #consumers responsibly
✅ Statement on EP’s INL on #AI
▶️ More: mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@eesc.bsky.social
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
✅ Davide Galli elected SMEunited President
✅ Vision 2040 for #Crafts & #SMEs
✅ Smart #simplification for the Green Transition
✅ Empowering #consumers responsibly
✅ Statement on EP’s INL on #AI
▶️ More: mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@eesc.bsky.social
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
December 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
📣 Our #SME recap:
✅ Davide Galli elected SMEunited President
✅ Vision 2040 for #Crafts & #SMEs
✅ Smart #simplification for the Green Transition
✅ Empowering #consumers responsibly
✅ Statement on EP’s INL on #AI
▶️ More: mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@eesc.bsky.social
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
✅ Davide Galli elected SMEunited President
✅ Vision 2040 for #Crafts & #SMEs
✅ Smart #simplification for the Green Transition
✅ Empowering #consumers responsibly
✅ Statement on EP’s INL on #AI
▶️ More: mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...
@eesc.bsky.social
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
📖 Read the full article in The Brussels Times: brusselstimes.com/promoted/187...
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu#charter
#SMEvision2040 #ThinkSmallFirst
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu#charter
#SMEvision2040 #ThinkSmallFirst
Promoted | Vision 2040: SMEunited says Europe must put SMEs first
The Brussels Times spoke with SMEunited President Petri Salminen at the Vision 2040 event who used the opportunity to underline a message he considers essential for Europe’s economic future: if policy...
brusselstimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📖 Read the full article in The Brussels Times: brusselstimes.com/promoted/187...
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu#charter
#SMEvision2040 #ThinkSmallFirst
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu#charter
#SMEvision2040 #ThinkSmallFirst
📸 Highlights from #SMEVision2040
Crafts & SMEs shaping Europe’s future - with Think Small First at the core.
#SMEunited #SMEs #ThinkSmallFirst
Crafts & SMEs shaping Europe’s future - with Think Small First at the core.
#SMEunited #SMEs #ThinkSmallFirst
December 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
📸 Highlights from #SMEVision2040
Crafts & SMEs shaping Europe’s future - with Think Small First at the core.
#SMEunited #SMEs #ThinkSmallFirst
Crafts & SMEs shaping Europe’s future - with Think Small First at the core.
#SMEunited #SMEs #ThinkSmallFirst
26.1M #SMEs drive Europe’s economy
#ThinkSmallFirst must be embedded from the start, not added later through exemptions.
📝 Read the op-ed by Petri Salminen and Veronique Willems: www.euractiv.com/opinion/thin...
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@euractiv.com
#SMEvision2040
#ThinkSmallFirst must be embedded from the start, not added later through exemptions.
📝 Read the op-ed by Petri Salminen and Veronique Willems: www.euractiv.com/opinion/thin...
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@euractiv.com
#SMEvision2040
Think Small First: from promise to practice | Euractiv
Small and medium sized enterprises drive our economy, sustain our communities, carry forward a legacy of skills and innovation.
www.euractiv.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
26.1M #SMEs drive Europe’s economy
#ThinkSmallFirst must be embedded from the start, not added later through exemptions.
📝 Read the op-ed by Petri Salminen and Veronique Willems: www.euractiv.com/opinion/thin...
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@euractiv.com
#SMEvision2040
#ThinkSmallFirst must be embedded from the start, not added later through exemptions.
📝 Read the op-ed by Petri Salminen and Veronique Willems: www.euractiv.com/opinion/thin...
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@euractiv.com
#SMEvision2040
IF A RULE WORKS FOR A SMALL BUSINESS
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First, & Europes most important competitiveness policy. I encourage politicians & businesses to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter #ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First, & Europes most important competitiveness policy. I encourage politicians & businesses to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter #ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM
IF A RULE WORKS FOR A SMALL BUSINESS
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First, & Europes most important competitiveness policy. I encourage politicians & businesses to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter #ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First, & Europes most important competitiveness policy. I encourage politicians & businesses to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter #ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
When #SMEs thrive, regions thrive.
When entrepreneurs grow, Europe grows.
A Europe that #ThinksSmallFirst is a Europe of shared, sustainable growth.
That’s why signing the Charter matters - a commitment to inclusive, #SME driven progress.
➡️Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
When entrepreneurs grow, Europe grows.
A Europe that #ThinksSmallFirst is a Europe of shared, sustainable growth.
That’s why signing the Charter matters - a commitment to inclusive, #SME driven progress.
➡️Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
December 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
When #SMEs thrive, regions thrive.
When entrepreneurs grow, Europe grows.
A Europe that #ThinksSmallFirst is a Europe of shared, sustainable growth.
That’s why signing the Charter matters - a commitment to inclusive, #SME driven progress.
➡️Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
When entrepreneurs grow, Europe grows.
A Europe that #ThinksSmallFirst is a Europe of shared, sustainable growth.
That’s why signing the Charter matters - a commitment to inclusive, #SME driven progress.
➡️Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
Every day, 26.1M #SMEs invest in their business, people, communities and Europe’s future.
Policy should invest in them too.
Stand with Europe’s entrepreneurs.
👉 Sign the Think Small First Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
Policy should invest in them too.
Stand with Europe’s entrepreneurs.
👉 Sign the Think Small First Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
December 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Every day, 26.1M #SMEs invest in their business, people, communities and Europe’s future.
Policy should invest in them too.
Stand with Europe’s entrepreneurs.
👉 Sign the Think Small First Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
Policy should invest in them too.
Stand with Europe’s entrepreneurs.
👉 Sign the Think Small First Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
Europe’s green & digital transitions depend on 26.1M SMEs.
#SMEs require regulation that facilitates #innovation, not complicates it.
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter ensures transition policies work for small businesses.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
#SMEs require regulation that facilitates #innovation, not complicates it.
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter ensures transition policies work for small businesses.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
December 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Europe’s green & digital transitions depend on 26.1M SMEs.
#SMEs require regulation that facilitates #innovation, not complicates it.
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter ensures transition policies work for small businesses.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
#SMEs require regulation that facilitates #innovation, not complicates it.
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter ensures transition policies work for small businesses.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
Smart rules must enable business for entrepreneurs. When policymakers #ThinkSmallFirst, legislation becomes clearer, lighter & easier to implement.
Design with #SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
Design with #SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Smart rules must enable business for entrepreneurs. When policymakers #ThinkSmallFirst, legislation becomes clearer, lighter & easier to implement.
Design with #SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
Design with #SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
If we want #SMEs to grow, innovate & invest, rules must work for the smallest businesses.
Not complex. Not overwhelming. Just practical & proportionate.
That’s why I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu
Not complex. Not overwhelming. Just practical & proportionate.
That’s why I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
If we want #SMEs to grow, innovate & invest, rules must work for the smallest businesses.
Not complex. Not overwhelming. Just practical & proportionate.
That’s why I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu
Not complex. Not overwhelming. Just practical & proportionate.
That’s why I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu
2026 must be the year when Think Small First moves from a principle on paper to a real practice in policymaking.
➡️ Join the shift. Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu @nielsflemming.konservative.dk
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
➡️ Join the shift. Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu @nielsflemming.konservative.dk
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
2026 must be the year when Think Small First moves from a principle on paper to a real practice in policymaking.
➡️ Join the shift. Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu @nielsflemming.konservative.dk
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
➡️ Join the shift. Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu @nielsflemming.konservative.dk
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
IF A RULE WORKS FOR A SMALL BUSINESS
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First – and Europe’s most important competitiveness policy.
I encourage politicians, businesses & organisations to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First – and Europe’s most important competitiveness policy.
I encourage politicians, businesses & organisations to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
IF A RULE WORKS FOR A SMALL BUSINESS
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First – and Europe’s most important competitiveness policy.
I encourage politicians, businesses & organisations to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
it works for everyone. That’s the essence of Think Small First – and Europe’s most important competitiveness policy.
I encourage politicians, businesses & organisations to sign the Charter here: smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040 #SMEunited
There is no Europe without its #SMEs. SMEs drive #innovation, ensure #resilience and sustain communities.
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter demands better policy by design.
👉 Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter demands better policy by design.
👉 Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
There is no Europe without its #SMEs. SMEs drive #innovation, ensure #resilience and sustain communities.
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter demands better policy by design.
👉 Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
The #ThinkSmallFirst Charter demands better policy by design.
👉 Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu
#SMEvision2040
26.1M #SMEs across Europe wake up daily to build our economy. Policies must start from their reality - not make it adjust later.
I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: a commitment to policies made with SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#SMEvision2040
I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: a commitment to policies made with SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#SMEvision2040
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
26.1M #SMEs across Europe wake up daily to build our economy. Policies must start from their reality - not make it adjust later.
I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: a commitment to policies made with SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#SMEvision2040
I signed the #ThinkSmallFirst Charter: a commitment to policies made with SMEs in mind from the start.
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
#SMEvision2040
“Erhvervspolitik skal udformes fra SMV’ernes perspektiv, så regler fra begyndelsen bliver praktisk anvendelige for de mindste virksomheder”.
Læs Jesper Beinovs kronik nedenfor og skriv under på #SMEunited “Tænk småt først”-charteret her: smevision2040.eu/charter 👇🏻
Læs Jesper Beinovs kronik nedenfor og skriv under på #SMEunited “Tænk småt først”-charteret her: smevision2040.eu/charter 👇🏻
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
“Erhvervspolitik skal udformes fra SMV’ernes perspektiv, så regler fra begyndelsen bliver praktisk anvendelige for de mindste virksomheder”.
Læs Jesper Beinovs kronik nedenfor og skriv under på #SMEunited “Tænk småt først”-charteret her: smevision2040.eu/charter 👇🏻
Læs Jesper Beinovs kronik nedenfor og skriv under på #SMEunited “Tænk småt først”-charteret her: smevision2040.eu/charter 👇🏻
Tune in on Tuesday 11 at #SMEAssembly2025 to hear
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social present the Charter.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social present the Charter.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Tune in on Tuesday 11 at #SMEAssembly2025 to hear
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social present the Charter.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
@veroniquewillems.bsky.social present the Charter.
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEVision2040
Because there is no Europe without #SMEs, SMEunited launched the Think Small First Charter to call on policymakers to:
✅ Design policies from the SME perspective
✅ Assess impacts from the start
✅ Include SME-friendly provisions
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
✅ Design policies from the SME perspective
✅ Assess impacts from the start
✅ Include SME-friendly provisions
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Because there is no Europe without #SMEs, SMEunited launched the Think Small First Charter to call on policymakers to:
✅ Design policies from the SME perspective
✅ Assess impacts from the start
✅ Include SME-friendly provisions
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
✅ Design policies from the SME perspective
✅ Assess impacts from the start
✅ Include SME-friendly provisions
➡️ Sign the Charter: smevision2040.eu/charter
Next week, SMEunited President @petrisalminen.bsky.social will speak at #SMEAssembly2025 on the role of #SMEs in EU Preparedness.
SMEs drive innovation, jobs and resilience - key to Europe’s strategic autonomy.
➡️ Tune in: app.swapcard.com/login/event/...
#SMEVision2040
SMEs drive innovation, jobs and resilience - key to Europe’s strategic autonomy.
➡️ Tune in: app.swapcard.com/login/event/...
#SMEVision2040
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Next week, SMEunited President @petrisalminen.bsky.social will speak at #SMEAssembly2025 on the role of #SMEs in EU Preparedness.
SMEs drive innovation, jobs and resilience - key to Europe’s strategic autonomy.
➡️ Tune in: app.swapcard.com/login/event/...
#SMEVision2040
SMEs drive innovation, jobs and resilience - key to Europe’s strategic autonomy.
➡️ Tune in: app.swapcard.com/login/event/...
#SMEVision2040
🚀 “Think Small First” Charter launched!
“A Europe that thinks small first is a Europe that grows stronger together”. President Salminen presented the Charter at the #TSS.
👉 Be part of this commitment - sign the Charter today smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
“A Europe that thinks small first is a Europe that grows stronger together”. President Salminen presented the Charter at the #TSS.
👉 Be part of this commitment - sign the Charter today smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
October 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🚀 “Think Small First” Charter launched!
“A Europe that thinks small first is a Europe that grows stronger together”. President Salminen presented the Charter at the #TSS.
👉 Be part of this commitment - sign the Charter today smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040
“A Europe that thinks small first is a Europe that grows stronger together”. President Salminen presented the Charter at the #TSS.
👉 Be part of this commitment - sign the Charter today smevision2040.eu/charter
#ThinkSmallFirst #SMEvision2040