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Andreas Brieger
@andreasbrieger.bsky.social
EU Public Affairs Professional | Idle Parent | CoHousing Enthusiast | all opinons are my own
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Trying it again: we still have apartments in Brussels new best #CoHousing in Ixelles. Anyone looking for a different style of living? We call it a village in the big city. No info-session anymore - we do individual interviews and site visits. Hurry up: we'll sign the legal acts in May!
🌿 Last call to join our Cohousing inititative in Brussels Ixelles
❤️ Shared values: community, diversity, energy transition, friendliness and caring
📅 Info-Session: 26/01, 14:00-15:30
📍 Café Solidaire, Rue de l’Ordre 29, 1050 Ixelles
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Reposted by Andreas Brieger
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
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
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
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
📣 Our weekly #SME recap:
#ConsumerAgenda 2030 – protect compliant businesses
#GreenDeal – SME-friendly insights
✅ EU #VET Strategy – SMEunited priorities
#AffordableHousing#SMEs driving local solutions
✅ GLEAM NSR in Rotterdam

➡️ Enjoy the read: mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...

@ec.europa.eu
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
“An SME-fit implementation must empower #SMEs to transition while staying competitive", said @andreasbrieger.bsky.social
on the Implementation of the #GreenDeal.

SMEunited urges the #EnvironmentalOmnibus to ensure:
✅ Clear rules
✅ Transition time
✅ Faster legal certainty
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
🌍 Europe’s #SMEs face rising floods, droughts, heatwaves & wildfires - yet remain underprepared & underinsured.

Our new paper outlines how the #EU can boost #ClimateResilience through:

✅ Accessible insurance
✅ Stronger risk awareness
✅ Climate-proof investment
October 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Defence Readiness?
October 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
🌡️ Europe is warming faster than any other continent - and #SMEs are already feeling the impact.

At SMEunited’s Working Group on #ClimateResilience, members explored how SMEs can prepare for heatwaves, floods & droughts.

With input from @eea.europa.eu on growing climate risks.
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Ein Beweis, dass der Abbau von fossilen Subventionen ein Mammutprojekt ist und dass Industriegewerkschaften die grüne Transformation noch nicht ganz verstanden haben. Was ich nicht verstehe: Verzichtet jemand auf sein Dienstwagen-Privileg nur wegen der Antriebsart?
Aktuelle Nachrichten und Kommentare
Nachrichten aus Deutschland und aller Welt mit Kommentaren und Hintergrundberichten.
SZ.de
October 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Besser spät als nie. Sozialer Klimaschutz statt mit der Öko-Brechstange. Die Vorschläge klingen passend, mal sehen ob jemand aus der geschrumpften GroKo mitliest.
Aktuelle Nachrichten und Kommentare
Nachrichten aus Deutschland und aller Welt mit Kommentaren und Hintergrundberichten.
SZ.de
October 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
📣 Our latest results for the SME Business Climate Index and the EU Craft and SME Barometer are out!

➡️ More: smeunited.eu/news/smes-bu...

📈 Read the full EU Craft and SME Barometer here: www.smeunited.eu/admin/storag...
SMEs Business Climate Index increases to 74.1 points
Brussels, 16th October 2025 – The Autumn 2025 edition of the SMEunited EU Craft and SME Barometer reports a cautious but steady improvement in the business environment for small and medium-sized enter...
smeunited.eu
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Was bleibt eigentlich übrig, wenn uns Aufklärung, Flugabwehr, Artillerie, Raketen, Munition, und Drohnenabwehr fehlen? Socken und Helme?
www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/euro...
Sicherheitspolitik: So will sich Europa bis 2030 kriegsbereit machen
Angesichts der Bedrohung durch Russland legt die EU-Kommission einen Plan vor: Bis 2030 soll sich Europa allein verteidigen können.
www.sueddeutsche.de
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Looking forward to empowering circular business models in the new #ECESP Coordination Group!
🎉 Congratulations to the new #ECESP Coordination Group 2025-2028!

The Coordination Group members act as ambassadors of the ECESP and play a key role in putting its objectives into practice, building on the achievements of previous mandates.

➡️ bit.ly/4o31o3y
October 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🪧 Ten thousand of workers didn’t show up at work today in a general strike.

😴 The Belgian government didn’t show up in the Belgian federal parliament to face a critical discussion about budget and „reforms“.

❤️ My solidarity lies with the people.
Huge numbers have shown up today for the national demonstration in #Brussels, Belgium.

Workers and their unions 🟢🔴🔵 are taking a stand for #QualityJobs & fair pensions.
October 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Die Bahn streicht die Familienreservierung. Statt Platz für Kinder gibt’s jetzt Rechnungen. Bis zu 27,50 € extra – nur fürs Sitzen.
🌍 Familien brauchen klimafreundliche Mobilität! Jetzt WeAct-Petition unterzeichnen! weact.campact.de/petitions/di...
Die Familienreservierung der Bahn muss bleiben!
Die Bahn streicht die Familienreservierung. Statt Platz für Kinder gibt’s jetzt Rechnungen. Bis zu 27,50 € extra – nur fürs Sitzen. 🌍 Familien brauchen klimafreundliche Mobilität! Jetzt WeAct-Petition...
weact.campact.de
October 7, 2025 at 6:12 AM
More than 100 associations and ten thousands of people in the streets of Brussels, calling for simplification of sustainability legislation!
October 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Mehr Wehrpflichtige wegen mehr Drohnen. Interessante Kausalkette.

Abschießen, obwohl das wissenschaftlich kein probates Mittel sei. Verantwortliche Politik?

Das man in der Sache was tun muss, steht außer Frage. Aktionismus und Populismus hilft da allerdings reichlich wenig.
October 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
📢 #SMEs support the #EU2040 climate goal - but they require the right conditions to deliver:

✅ Clarity & planning security: Stable, predictable rules enable long-term #investment
🌍 Reliable carbon credits
🔁 Cross-sector flexibility allows SMEs to adapt & cut emissions

@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
July 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
📢 SMEunited is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to the Secretary General and President. This full-time position is based in Brussels and the person will report directly to the Secretary-General.

➡️ Apply here by 1 September: www.smeunited.eu/about-us#jobs

#hiring
July 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
📣 This week’s #SME recap:
🔁 #CleanIndustrialDialogue on circularity
🎓 SMEs push for stronger #apprenticeship recognition
🧭 SME-friendly Quality Jobs Roadmap
♀️ Focus on women’s economic empowerment
📘 #ConsumerLawReady 2025
📢 We’re hiring!

➡️ Enjoy the read: mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...

@ec.europa.eu
July 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Realsatire aus Köln: „Statt besser zu werden, sollen die Spielplätze nun besser heißen.“
www.sueddeutsche.de/meinung/koel...
Kölns Spielplatz-Streit ist bizarr – und hilft nur Kulturkämpfern von rechts
Der Kölner Spielplatz-Zoff wäre erheiternd, führte es nicht direkt ins triste Herz deutscher Kulturkämpfe. Und die AfD dankt. Kommentar
www.sueddeutsche.de
July 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
#SMEs are key to the circular transition – but the business case still doesn’t add up - President Salminen at the #CleanIndustrialDialogue.

The #CircularEconomyAct must:
🔹 #ThinkSmallFirst
🔹 Cut VAT for 🍃 products
🔹 Simplify rules
🔹 Boost circular hubs

▶️ More: www.smeunited.eu/news/clean-i...
Clean Industrial Dialogue on transition to circularity
Brussels, 02/07/2025 – The Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity identified boosters and blockers to empowering SMEs’ circular business models. The upcoming Circular Economy Act must “Think Small F...
www.smeunited.eu
July 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
💧 #Water is both a basic necessity and a vital resource for #SME resilience, continuity & #competitiveness.

However, droughts, floods & policy gaps are putting small businesses at risk.

▶️ SMEunited calls for SME-centred water action: www.smeunited.eu/admin/storag...

@jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
June 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
Entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed, unheard & overlooked, President @petrisalminen.bsky.social at today’s General Assembly. #SMEs welcome the pledge to cut red tape - now promises must turn into action.

▶️ More: www.smeunited.eu/news/smart-l...

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#ThinkSmallFirst
Smart legislation and less red tape: A must for SME competitiveness
Brussels, 06/06/2025 – “Entrepreneurs tell us the same thing every day: they feel overwhelmed, unheard, and overlooked”, said SMEunited President Petri Salminen, opening today’s SMEunited General Asse...
www.smeunited.eu
June 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Reposted by Andreas Brieger
📣 This week’s #SME recap:
✅ Smart rules & less red tape
✅ Future-proofing Europe’s #water system
#SMEs & fair #ETS2 rollout
✅ Resilience in energy-intensive sectors
#SustainableFinance Survey
#Hiring: Senior Policy Advisor

➡️ Enjoy: mailchi.mp/smeunited/ne...

📰 www.smeunited.eu/subscribe
June 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Time for cold and short showers or the good old washcloth. The #SME perspective on #WaterResilience:

💡 Encourage innovation in water efficiency
🚭 Apply proportional application of polluter pays principle
⚠️ Include SME support channels

➡️ Read our press release: www.smeunited.eu/news/making-...
Making the European water ecosystem future-proof
Brussels, 04/06/2025 – The European Water Resilience Strategy must empower SMEs to be more water-efficient. By applying the “Think First Small” principle, the strategy should acknowledge the specific ...
www.smeunited.eu
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM