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PR - The EU recovery plan must ensure the sustainable development of our enterprises
On Tuesday 21st of July, during an EU Summit, EU leaders agreed on an EU recovery plan to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, and on a new long-term EU budget. Considering the major economic and social challenges our cooperatives, along with other types...Wednesday, 22 July 2020 - 10:00am -
Coopedia: Expression of Interest
The new deadline for the Expression of Interest is 22nd of September. Rewatch the member info session webinar here. Read FAQs below Cooperatives Europe is launching a call for expression of interest to select which among its members may be...Monday, 6 July 2020 - 3:00pm -
EU's COVID-19 recovery plan to support cooperatives
Cooperatives Europe welcomes European Commission’s ambitious recovery plan that should support the potential of all cooperatives and social economy enterprises. The Next Generation EU instrument of €750 million and the Multiannual Financial...Thursday, 28 May 2020 - 2:00pm -
Cooperatives Europe launches Covid-19 impact survey
The pandemic has various impact of different nature on people and businesses. To best estimate its’ economic & social impact on cooperatives, Cooperatives Europe is conducting a survey to collect data and information, which would allow to better...Thursday, 14 May 2020 - 11:00am -
MEPs vote on coordinated EU action on crisis
MEPs discussed and voted on a resolution on coordinated EU action to combat the pandemic and its consequences During an extraordinary plenary session held on 16-17 April and following a debate with the Council and the Commission on how to address...Friday, 17 April 2020 - 4:00pm -
COVID-19 coop response
Update 08.05: view a selection of actions Update 21.04: Position paper on EU response to crisis Read the President's and Director's message here. By now, necessary measures have been taken by most of the European countries Governments, aiming to...Wednesday, 1 April 2020 - 2:00pm -
EU Industrial Strategy Package
EU Industrial Strategy Package: An SME strategy ensuring a level playing field for cooperatives On 10th of March, the European Commission published its new Industrial Strategy package which aims “to help Europe's industry lead the twin transitions...Wednesday, 11 March 2020 - 3:00pm -
Action plan on European Pillar of Social Rights presented by Commission
On 14th of January the European Commission released a communication on the preparations for an Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights, which serves as a guide for the renewed process of convergence towards better working and...Wednesday, 15 January 2020 - 2:00pm -
European Parliament's Social Economy Intergroup renewed
On 19th of December the Social Economy Intergroup (SEIG) of the European Parliament was renewed under the current legislative term of Parliament. The intergroups are approved by the Conference of Presidents and are formed by Members of the European...Tuesday, 7 January 2020 - 2:00pm -
European Green Deal: a cooperative take
On 11th of December the European Commission revealed the European Green Deal – Europe’s new economic growth strategy which will set climate neutrality into law by 2050. President von der Leyen emphasised that “the deal must work for all citizens, or...Wednesday, 11 December 2019 - 3:00pm -
European Entrerpreneurship Promotion Awards
This year’s European Entrepreneurship Promotion Awards took place on 26th of November in Helsinki, Finland, in the framework of the 2019 European SME week . The award seeks to reward those who promote entrepreneurship and small business at the...Friday, 29 November 2019 - 11:00am -
New European Commission approved by the European Parliament
Today, on 27th of November, the Members of the European Parliament approved the appointment of the new European Commission – including the new President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the 27 Commissioners. The vote took place...Wednesday, 27 November 2019 - 1:00pm