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22.03.2020

2020 – Annual report
    Annual report 2020

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11.03.2020

A new SME strategy: For an inclusive SME strategy at EU level
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
  2019 annual report

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21.03.2019

Cooperative Development Support

Cooperatives and Peace: a report on cooperatives’ contributions to peacebuilding and conflict resolution
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

Regulatory Framework for Cooperatives

Stocktaking of the Commission’s ‘Better Regulation’ approach: Cooperatives Europe’ views
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

Position on a statute for social and solidarity-­based enterprises
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

Flyer: Are you cooperative?
“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

Video: TransfertoCOOPS
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

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

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14.12.2017

Practical guide for cooperative startups – Ready, steady, coop!
“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

Study: Partnership Opportunities between Cooperatives and the EU
“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

Report: Building People-Centred Enterprises in Latin America
“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...

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