At the Tripartite Social Summit, SMEunited called on EU leaders to deliver a bold growth strategy to relaunch the European economy.
EU Commission proposals to modernise Europe’s standardisation system will make it faster, increase the representation of smaller companies, and be better equipped to support the EU’s strategic interests.
We, the undersigned associations, represent a large number of consumer-facing economic operators and would like to reiterate our request to policymakers for a coordinated approach on product information by digital means that would work for all, consumers and economic operators alike, including SMEs.
“The implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is creating confusion, legal uncertainty, and disproportionate burden for small businesses. Entrepreneurs ask for practical solutions now. Parliament and Member States should approve the suspension of the obligation to appoint authorised representatives in each Member State”, stated SMEunited President Davide Galli.
Total B2C European e-commerce turnover continued its steady growth and increased by 7 per cent in 2025, rising from €842 billion to €911 billion.
“Entrepreneurs are under an ever-growing mountain of rules, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations. The regulatory crisis facing SMEs must end. Europe must trust entrepreneurs again and, when required, regulate less and regulate better”, stated SMEunited President Davide Galli in response to the State of the European Union address.
Dividing public procurement into lots is a key demand of European SMEs. According to the proposal, Member States may provide that public buyers shall divide contracts into lots.
