SMEunited published a position paper on a Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships calling on the Council to adopt the framework, as proposed by the Commission.
SMEunited position on Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeship
SMEunited celebrates 45th anniversary
This week, SMEunited launched the start of the 45th anniversary celebrations. Founded on 5 May 1980, “L’Union de l’Artisanat et des PME” (UEAPME) grouped several organisations representing crafts and SMEs. Writing out our history, we highlight some key milestones in the journey to becoming SMEunited as we know it today.
SMEs Business Climate Index decreases to 70.6 points
Brussels, 31/03/2025 – The Spring 2025 edition of the SMEunited SME Business Climate Index and EU Craft and SME Barometer reports a stagnation for the business activity of small and medium-sized enterprises across the EU. The Business Climate Index decreased by 2.1 point to 70.6, remaining just above the 70-point base line.
Unlocking growth: Strategic Dialogue on SMEs in the chemicals industry
For SMEunited, the key objective was to advocate for concrete measures that apply the 'Think Small First' principle to chemicals legislation, ensuring that it is more accessible and beneficial to SMEs. Our key messages underlined the urgent need to simplify legislation, recognise the vital role of SMEs in vocational training and administrative processes under REACH", stated SMEunited Secretary General Véronique Willems at the Strategic Dialogue on the Chemical Industry Package.
Pact for European Social Dialogue
Today, the Commission and the European cross-industry social partners signed a new Pact for European Social Dialogue which will strengthen the role of social partners in shaping labour market, employment, and social policies. In a time of global transformation, the new Pact addresses the key challenges faced by European economies and builds on the 2024 Val Duchesse
Social Partner Declaration.
Union of Skills - A Joint Employers’ Input
This note constitutes the joint views and priorities of BusinessEurope, SGI Europe and SMEunited as regards the policy priorities and measures that the Commission should consider for inclusion in the Commission’s Union of Skills initiative.