KMU-Parlament 2025
Economic policy from a corporate perspective
Shaping the future of Swiss SMEs together
How can Swiss SMEs gain more influence in political debates and bring their concerns directly into the political decision-making process?
The SME Parliament 2025 offers entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to present their perspectives directly to the Federal Parliament and actively participate in shaping economic policy.
A strong voice for Swiss SMEs
Swiss SMEs form the backbone of the national economy and stand for innovative strength and stability. Nevertheless, their concerns are often not listened to enough in politics. With the SME Parliament 2025, we are creating a platform on which the voices of SMEs can be brought directly into the political discourse.
46 committed entrepreneurs - two representatives per canton and one representative per half-canton - will be invited to two meetings at the Federal Parliament in November 2025 to jointly develop forward-looking solutions.
Become part of this unique platform and help to actively shape the future of the Swiss economy. Submit your application by 28 February 2025 or recommend the SME Parliament to suitable people.
Who can take part?
We are looking for personalities who actively shape their company and have a clear vision for Switzerland's economic future:
CEO, founder, owner or Chairman of the Board of Directors
Entrepreneurial involvement in the company (no pure management role)
At least 25 employees or CHF 10 million annual turnover
Company headquarters in Switzerland, whereby part of the value creation can take place abroad
Important dates
Application deadline: 28 February 2025
Election of the entrepreneurs: April 2025
Meetings in the Federal Palace: 07 November & 17 November 2025
The SME Parliament will adopt petitions that must be discussed by the Federal Parliament. In this way, the demands will be taken directly to the political arena and make a difference!
Andri Silberschmidt
National Council FDP
It is crucial that entrepreneurs fulfil their political responsibility. This is the only way we can establish and promote more entrepreneurial solutions in politics
Corine Blesi
Managing Director NZZ Connect