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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 -
Cooperatives Europe developing open source software
Cooperatives Europe is currently developing a new open source software ‘Knowledge Base’. This new technology will enable users (in the case of Cooperatives Europe cooperative mentors and youth organisations that support young cooperative...Monday, 25 November 2019 - 11:00am -
Cooperative take on the new proposed European Commission
On 10th of September 2019, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission. Climate, technology and an economy that works for people are at the heart of the new Commission’s strategy...Thursday, 12 September 2019 - 5:00pm -
Global Cooperative Entrepreneurs: Become a youth ambassador
Global Cooperative Entrepreneurs: Become a youth ambassador Cooperatives Europe has opened applications for Polish youth ambassadors within the mentoring programme Global Cooperative Entrepreneurs (GCE). Applications are open until the 4th of...Thursday, 25 July 2019 - 6:00pm -
European Parliament elects Ursula von der Leyen as new European Commission President
On 16th of July 2019 Ursula von der Leyen (DE) was elected as the new President of the European Commission following her address detailing her vision and political priorities to the Members of the European Parliament. Von der Leyen was elected with...Thursday, 18 July 2019 - 12:00pm -
Strategy paper & #CoopsInspireChange EP election campaign released
PR: Cooperatives Europe releases strategy paper and releases #CoopsInspireChange campaign ahead of European elections Cooperatives Europe releases today a strategy paper titled “Cooperative future for Europe: will you be part of it?” as well as its...Wednesday, 10 April 2019 - 12:00pm -
Cooperatives and Peace: a report on cooperatives’ contributions to peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Cooperatives Europe releases its latest #coops4dev research report with the support of the CEDP. Cooperatives Europe released today a new thematic research “Cooperatives and Peace: Strengthening Democracy, Participation and Trust - A Case Study...Thursday, 21 March 2019 - 11:00am -
Letter: IASB Discussion Paper Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity
Cooperatives Europe has sent a letter to the International Accounting Standards Board on the IASB Discussion Paper Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity (FICE) with a view on its inclusion and effect on the cooperative form of...Tuesday, 22 January 2019 - 4:00pm -
Commissioner Bienkowska: Cooperatives as vehicles for EU entrepreneurial mind-set beyond job creation
With over 141 million cooperators in Europe, the contribution of cooperative enterprises to the EU is undeniable. As support and investment from the European institutions is crucial to the development and visibility of cooperatives not only on the...Monday, 17 September 2018 - 10:00am