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Cooperatives Europe participates in Informal Meeting of EU Ministers and State Secretaries for development
On 15th July, Cooperatives Europe was invited to speak at an open dialogue event on the new role of the private sector in development. The event took place within the Informal Meeting of EU Development Ministers organised by the Italian Ministry of...Tuesday, 15 July 2014 - 6pm -
Cooperatives Europe participates in Informal Meeting of EU Ministers and State Secretaries for development
On 15th July, Cooperatives Europe was invited to speak at an open dialogue event on the new role of the private sector in development. The event took place within the Informal Meeting of EU Development Ministers organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the EU Commission under the Italian Presidency of the EU Commission on 14th and 15th July in Florence, Italy. -
EYE2014 report: cooperatives tackle youth unemployment and achieve sustainability in Europe
On 11th July, the European Youth Event final report was released and handed over to the Member of the European Parliament (MEPs). The European Youth Event (EYE2014) organised by the European Parliament in close cooperation with the European Youth...Monday, 14 July 2014 - 3pm -
Strong cooperative voice at Development Policy Forum in Lima
From 24th to 27th June, the regional seminar for Latin America of the Policy Forum in Development took place in Lima, which was organised by the EU Commission (DG DevCo) together with several Latin American civil society organisations (CSOs). The...Friday, 4 July 2014 - 2pm -
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