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Further EU support is needed for an energy transition based on cooperatively owned energy projects and citizen initiatives
On 26 th June, the event ‘Decentralized energy systems: Engaging citizens in Europe’s energy future’ took place in Brussels within 2014 EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) organised by the EU Commission. The main message that came through the event...Thursday, 26 June 2014 - 4pm -
Local authorities and cooperatives are key to citizen energy transition - 2014 EUSEW
Citizens can play an active role in Europe’s energy market in the future, a major international event on renewable and efficient energy will hear this week. -
EU Council supports greater role of cooperatives in development cooperation
On 23 rd June European Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on the role of the private sector in international development . The document follows the EU Commission’s communication ‘ A stronger role of the private sector in achieving inclusive...Tuesday, 24 June 2014 - 5pm -
EU Council supports greater role of cooperatives in development cooperation
On 24th June European Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on the role of the private sector in international development. -
EU Elections: Time for Europe to listen to the needs of its citizens
On Sunday 25 th , the results of the European Parliament elections were announced. At the same time Cooperatives Europe’s #coopsupporter campaign was completed with more than 40 candidates joining as #coopsupporters from whom 27 were elected by...Wednesday, 28 May 2014 - 11am -
President of European Socialists confirms support to cooperative enterprises
Cooperatives Europe Vice-President Petar Stefanov recently met with Mr. Sergei Stanishev, President of the Party of European Socialists (PES), to present the Cooperative Manifesto for the European elections. Mr. Stefanov expressed his confidence...Tuesday, 20 May 2014 - 10am -
'Cooperatives in development' online platform is live
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'Cooperatives in development' online platform is live
On 15 th May, ‘Cooperatives in development’ online platform was launched. The new website showcases the international development projects that European cooperative organisations are carrying out all over the world. The online platform allows...Thursday, 15 May 2014 - 1pm -
Cooperatives provide decent jobs, sustainable livelihoods and inclusive solutions to social problems
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Cooperatives provide decent jobs, sustainable livelihoods and inclusive solutions to social problems
A new communication on the private sector in development was released by the European Commission on 13 th May: “A stronger role of the private sector in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in developing countries”. The communication, which...Tuesday, 13 May 2014 - 1pm -
Slightly improved guidelines on environmental & energy aid still hamper local efforts towards the energy transition
Joint press statement by Cooperatives Europe, Energy Cities and Climate Alliance. -
Slightly improved guidelines on environmental & energy aid still hamper local efforts towards the energy transition
On 9th April 2014 the European Commission adopted in principle the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 . Although the newly published Commission’s proposal for environmental and energy aid presents a slight...Friday, 11 April 2014 - 10am