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A New Greek economy – Empowering Greek citizens through member-owned and democratically controlled enterprises
The Greek Euro tragedy has occupied media space for months and years now. At the same time Greek citizens all round the country, be it in Athens, Thessaloniki, Pelopponnese or Epirus, have either lost their job or saw their work income reduced by...Friday, 20 March 2015 - 3:00pm -
Energy Union Package: Towards a citizen-centred energy transition
On the eve of the European Council Meeting, Cooperatives Europe together with renewable energy cooperatives, environmental NGOs and city networks (including REScoop.EU, Enercoop, The Co-operative Energy, SomEnergia, ICLEI, Climate Alliance, Friends...Wednesday, 18 March 2015 - 4:00pm -
EU Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility
The EU’s bi-annual multi-stakeholder forum on Corporate Social Responsibility took place at the Commission in Brussels on February 3-4. Cooperatives Europe was invited to the panel on ‘CSR as a driver for innovation, competitiveness & growth’...Thursday, 5 February 2015 - 5:00pm -
Cooperative model: key to progress in the EU development agenda
On 28th January, Cooperatives Europe and Euro Coop jointly held the seminar ‘Businesses for Development: Perspectives from the Cooperative World’ at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event, hosted by MEP Linda McAvan, Chair of the EU DEVE...Wednesday, 28 January 2015 - 6:00pm -
Small Business Act for Europe: Cooperatives contribute to a stronger EU SME policy
Cooperatives Europe has released its position paper on the review of the Small Business Act for Europe . The Small Business Act for Europe was adopted in 2008 and updated in 2011. It reflects the European Commission’s political will to recognize the...Monday, 15 December 2014 - 5:00pm -
EU Parliament re-establishes Social Economy Intergroup
On 11 th December the Conference of the Presidents of the European Parliament approved the re-establishment of the Social Economy Intergroup. This decision follows the support shown by more than 80 MEPs from 6 different political groups. Intergroups...Monday, 15 December 2014 - 12:00pm -
EU Council recognises the role of cooperatives in achieving more successful development partnerships
On 12th December, European Foreign Affairs Council adopted a second set of 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...Friday, 12 December 2014 - 3:00pm -
Bringing cooperative entrepreneurship to young generations: a challenge for the future
Democratic control and particpation, shared ownership, long-term development perspectives are only few of the principles that youth and cooperatives share. To go deeper into this question and debate about how cooperative enterprises can support...Friday, 5 December 2014 - 10:00am -
Meeting with Director Marie Donnelly of DG Energy: Empowering EU citizens in the energy market
Following the EU Council Approval of the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework in October and the start of the new EU Commission, the Cooperatives Europe energy group including Rescoop.eu , The Co-operative Energy (UK) and DGRV (Germany) organised a...Friday, 7 November 2014 - 11:00am -
#Coopdev seminar: LA & EU cooperatives call on for a continuous political dialogue to strengthen cooperative impact on development
On 5th November, Cooperatives of the Americas and Cooperatives Europe in partnership with Coopermondo, FNCUMA and DGRV, organised the workshop “Cooperation between Latin America & Europe: Contributions to an inclusive & sustainable...Thursday, 6 November 2014 - 4:00pm -
Cooperatives have their say in Europe 2020 strategy review
In 2010 the EU launched the Europe 2020 strategy for promoting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. After four years a review process has been launched in order to design the strategy for the coming years. In its contribution to the consultation...Wednesday, 5 November 2014 - 3:00pm -
Towards the next EU Council: Cooperatives call for a citizen-based EU energy policy
From 23 rd to 25 th October, the European Council will take place in Brussels. Heads of State will meet to agree on the EU's 2030 energy and climate objectives. In particular, they will have to decide on concrete targets and strategies with regard...Monday, 20 October 2014 - 3:00pm