"SMEs have played a significant role in the creation of economic wealth, jobs and social cohesion. We entrepreneurs hear the ambitious objectives for social Europe and whilst reaffirming our support, we call for a serious commitment from the European Commission and the Member States to re-create a positive economic spiral on our continent, and show that Europe is a continent where business and social standards go hand in hand", stated SMEunited President Petri Salminen at the Val Duchesse Summit.