The UEAPME General Assembly and Administrative Council convened in the House of Commons in London on 5 December at the invitation of the Forum of Private Business FPB). The UEAPME delegation took part in a summit on SME issues together with national parliamentarians from across Europe the following day.

At the meetings, the Malta Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises (GRTU) was elected to become a full member, while the Confederation of Croatian Industry and Entrepreneurs (CCIE) was elected as an associate member. In addition, there was discussion on some of the most important EU policy developments over the past few months, including presentations on the Services Directive and the Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications.