The BPI e.V., with over 260 members, represents the whole spectrum of the pharmaceutical industry, ranging from multinational corporations to small- and medium sized companies, Mid-Caps as well as Start-ups. These companies ensure timely and safe drug supply for all patients across the European Union and globally. But to remain competitive and to be able to accomplish this mission, the next European legislative cycle should lay the foundation with a targeted industrial policy. In particular, this policy should highlight the importance of SMEs and Mid-caps.