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22.03.2020

    Annual report 2020
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11.03.2020

On 10th of March, the European Commission published its new Industrial Strategy package which aims “to help Europe’s industry lead the twin transitions towards climate neutrality and digital leadership.” Cooperatives Europe welcomes the new EU Industrial Strategy which will lead the green and digital transition while driving Europe’s competitiveness....

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22.03.2019

  2019 annual report

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21.03.2019

Cooperatives Europe’s research “Cooperatives and Peace: Strengthening Democracy, Participation and Trust – A Case Study Approach,” showcases twenty case studies from more than fourteen countries, covering different types and stages of conflicts.  Produced in the framework of the ICA-EU Partnership (#coops4dev), the research was supported by the Cooperatives Europe Development Platform (CEDP),...
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23.10.2018

Cooperatives Europe’s position of European Commission’s public consultation on the stocktaking of its ‘Better Regulation’ approach, which aims to assess how well the various better regulation tools used by the Commission work in practice and contribute to achieving the objectives of its better regulation policy.   
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10.07.2018

Cooperatives Europe’s position on the European Parliament’s own-initiative report on a Statute for Social and Solidarity-based Enterprises (of July 5th 2018).

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15.12.2017

“Are you cooperative?” flyer, released in 2014, gives a brief overview of cooperatives and Cooperatives Europe. Read more.
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15.12.2017

Are you considering selling your business? This may be one of the most important decisions in your professional life. All the more reason not to miss an obvious solution: the purchase of your business by those who, sometimes for years, have helped you expand it. Want to know more?...

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15.12.2017

The brochure “Sharing the benefits” explores international development through cooperatives.

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14.12.2017

“Ready, Steady, Coop – a practical guide for cooperative startups” publication is intended to support cooperative development agencies that accompany young people who want to start their cooperative business. The guide helps organisations run a successful cooperative mentoring programme that is open to all entrepreneurs who intend to start a cooperative....
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14.12.2017

“Building Strong Development Cooperation – Partnership Opportunities between Cooperatives and the EU” study intends to strengthen the collaboration between cooperatives and EU institutions. It showcases development activities undertaken by cooperatives and the EU, as well as existing partnerships, the challenges they face, and steps for improvement.  Click here to read the full...

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14.12.2017

“Building People-Centred Enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean – Cooperative Case Studies” document showcases 20 best practices, from renewable energy to quinoa cultivation, from handicraft to credit unions. It highlights the ability of cooperatives to provide services of common interest, generate innovation and solidarity, improve livelihoods via fair...