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Cooperatives ensure no-one is left behind: International Day of Cooperatives
On 1st of July, we are celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives. This year's theme concentrates on the inclusive nature of cooperatives, ensuring that no-one is left behind. Cooperatives can provide solutions to the inequalities existing in...Thursday, 29 June 2017 - 11am -
TransfertoCOOPS.eu – new website for transferring SMEs into worker-owned cooperatives
Cooperatives Europe and CG Scop (Confederation of worker cooperatives in France) have released a new website www.TransfertoCOOPS.eu in the framework of the European project TransfertoCOOPS. With over 450,000 SMEs transferred each year in the EU,...Tuesday, 20 June 2017 - 12pm -
PR: Cooperatives recognised in EU's future on collaborative economy
Cooperatives Europe commends the European Parliament’s recognition of the growing interest for the cooperative model in the collaborative economy. This positioning sends a positive signal towards actors shaping a more diverse and inclusive...Friday, 16 June 2017 - 10am -
New European Consensus on Development signed at highest level
On 7th of June, the European Union and its Member States signed the “New European Consensus on Development” – a strategic blueprint outlining the future of European development cooperation. Containing three distinct references , the document...Friday, 9 June 2017 - 12pm -
Cooperatives - Key partners in the new European Consensus on Development
After a year of actively participating in consultations, Cooperatives Europe is pleased that three distinct mentions are highlighting the importance of cooperatives as key actors in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. On 17th of May 2017 the...Friday, 19 May 2017 - 4pm -
Starter.coop: New website for cooperative start-ups released
Cooperatives Europe releases today the new CoopStarter website available at www.starter.coop CoopStarter is a starting point for young entrepreneurs setting up cooperative start-ups, providing information on the cooperative model, a step-by-step...Thursday, 18 May 2017 - 10am -
New video released "The collaborative economy, what is it?"
A new video titled “The collaborative economy, what is it?” was released by Cooperatives Europe and Possum Interactive , a creative digital cooperative agency, on 28 th of April. Presented in Malta during the dedicated workshop at the 2017 General...Friday, 28 April 2017 - 5pm -
Bancel: New President of Cooperatives Europe
On 27th of April, Jean Louis Bancel was unanimously elected as the new President of Cooperatives Europe in Malta during the 2017 General Assembly hosted by Koperattivi Malta. Jean Louis Bancel currently holds the post of President at Coop FR, the...Friday, 28 April 2017 - 10am -
#EU60: Towards a new vision
Recognised by the historic Treaty of Rome (1957), European cooperatives today benefit 1 out of 5 Europeans. They are anchored by their core values of democracy, freedom, responsibility, accountability and solidarity - values also shared by the...Thursday, 23 March 2017 - 11am -
European Parliament elects Coop Supporter Antonio Tajani as new President
On 17th of January, Mr. Antonio Tajani was elected as the new President of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.Wednesday, 18 January 2017 - 9am -
Member States call for increased recognition of Social Economy
Ten EU Member States have signed the Bratislava Declaration, calling for an increased recognition of the importance of the Social Economy and urging the Member States to use the recommendations of the GECES General Report 2016 to which Cooperatives...Thursday, 1 December 2016 - 2pm -
PR: New EU development policy: Cooperatives Europe's call for putting people-centred organisations first
On 22 November, the European Commission presented its proposals for new development policies foreseen to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A first Communication on the next steps for a sustainable European future, accompanied by a...Friday, 25 November 2016 - 3pm