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01.06.2023

2023 – Annual report

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08.05.2023

Showcase your work in sustainable development on #CoopsDay
Cooperators your work drives positive change and it deserves more attention. On 1 July 2023, we celebrate International Cooperative Day. For this year’s theme “cooperatives as partners for sustainable development” Cooperatives Europe together with its sectorial members invite European cooperators to create a video interview to showcase their work...

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27.04.2023

JURI committee adopts position on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
This Tuesday 25 April, the JURI committee of the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive with 19 votes against 3, and 3 abstentions. The draft directive mandates that companies minimize their adverse effects on people and the environment by identifying and, if...

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31.05.2023

General Assembly 2023
We are happy to officially announce that the 2023 General Assembly will be hosted by member Norsk Landbrukssamvirke on 31 May and 1 June in person in Ski, Norway (south of Oslo).  Please save this date to ensure the participation of your organisation. This event will provide an opportunity...

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31.03.2023

Cooperative Development Support, Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Cultivating Sustainability: Advancing Efficient Agri-Food Value Chains
Cooperatives Europe, Euro Coop and partners of the CO-FRESH project hosted the event “Cultivating Sustainability: Advancing Efficient Agri-Food Value Chains“. This event was organised in the framework of the CO-FRESH EU-funded project, with the aim to present 4 new innovations in the agri-food value chains that are developed within...

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01.03.2023

Civil Society Days 2023
We co-hosted workshop 2 on “Skills and Lifelong Learning for Democratic Societies” Watch the recording here. Organised by: The Lifelong Learning Platform – European Civil Society for Education (LLLP), the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) and Cooperatives Europe, in cooperation with the EESC Section for Employment, Social...

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28.02.2023

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy, Regulatory Framework for Cooperatives

Our pledge to the EU Transition Pathways
On February 28 2023 Cooperatives Europe submitted a pledge for the co-implementation of the EU Transition Pathways, more specifically the “Transition Pathway proximity & social economy”. We have committed to work on several action areas, including on addressing on the skills gap and boosting green and digital skills (Action...

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28.02.2023

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy, Regulatory Framework for Cooperatives

Pledge to the EU Transition Pathways
Cooperatives Europe submitted on February 28 2023 a pledge for the co-implementation of the EU Transition Pathways. Cooperatives Europe has committed to work on several action areas, including on addressing on the skills gap and boosting green and digital skills (Action Area 7 and 14) while also working on...

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22.02.2023

Türkiye-Syria earthquake: an update
With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of lives and destruction caused by the powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria in the early hours of February 6th. The earthquake was followed by several aftershocks, with the most recent occurring on February 20th. The earthquakes have caused...

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13.02.2023

YECN launch gathering
The first public Young European Cooperators Network (YECN) online launch meeting took place on 13 February. Cooperatives Europe supports the relaunch of the YECN network. The launch meeting provided a platform to give a new impulse to the youth movement. Together we built on the discussions of the Cardiff...

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15.11.2022

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy, Regulatory Framework for Cooperatives

Cooperatives Europe welcomes the co-designed proximity and social economy transition pathway.
PRESS RELEASE –  On Monday, November 14, the European Commission unveiled the transition pathway for the ‘proximity and social economy’ ecosystem. The launch event took place on Monday evening and gathered many stakeholders as well as Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton. The Commissioner unveiled the long-awaited document and reminded the...

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25.10.2022

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy, Regulatory Framework for Cooperatives

Cooperatives Europe response to the consultation on developing framework conditions for the social economy
At the end of last month, Cooperatives Europe responded to the public consultation on developing an enabling environment for the social economy. This consultation aimed at gathering evidence from social economy organisations and relevant stakeholders for an upcoming Council Recommendation. Announced as a key measure in the Social Economy...

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01.06.2023

2023 – Annual report

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News

08.05.2023

Showcase your work in sustainable development on #CoopsDay
Cooperators your work drives positive change and it deserves more attention. On 1 July 2023, we celebrate International Cooperative Day. For this year’s theme “cooperatives as partners for sustainable development” Cooperatives Europe together with its sectorial members invite European cooperators to create a video interview to showcase their work...

Read more

News

27.04.2023

JURI committee adopts position on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
This Tuesday 25 April, the JURI committee of the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive with 19 votes against 3, and 3 abstentions. The draft directive mandates that companies minimize their adverse effects on people and the environment by identifying and, if...

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