Welcome to the website of CEA-PME - an independent Confederation of national Business Associations from all across Europe

Our member and partner associations defend the interests of about one million small and medium enterprises from all sectors towards the European institutions. After all, small and medium-sized businesses - around 23 million individual enterprises in all - constitute the backbone of the European economy. Worldwide, we bundle the interests and activities of about 2 million SMEs with our associated partners and our network.

This site will give you the opportunity to learn more about who we are, our objectives and the types of services we provide to our members. Through your membership within CEA-PME you will become a member of an experienced group of business associations and make a valuable contribution to strengthening the position of small and medium-sized businesses across the European Union. At the same time you will also benefit from the services of a large and growing community of mutually supportive associations.

Whether you are a member of the business community, a policy maker, a journalist or a citizen seeking for information - please be our guest and do not hesitate to turn to us if you have any questions, remarks or suggestions.