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24.03.2021

GYF 21: Coopedia – principle 5 in action
#Coops4dev will host the second Global Youth Forum (GYF21), this time in an online format.  The Global Youth Forum – Cooperative Entrepreneurship aims at bringing together young entrepreneurs and professionals from all around the world in order to offer them quality training sessions to improve their skills, knowledge, and motivation. The peer-to-peer...

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03.03.2021

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Young people and cooperatives: a new report seeks to improve engagement between young people and the cooperative movement
The ICA-EU Partnership (#coops4dev) releases its latest global thematic research report, co-produced by all ICA regional offices with the support of the Co-operative College and input from the ICA Youth Network. This thematic research publication titled “Young people and cooperatives: a perfect match?” presents research and analysis based upon...

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03.03.2021

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Young people and cooperatives: a new report seeks to improve engagement between young people and the cooperative movement
#coops4dev releases its latest global research report, co-produced by all ICA regional offices with the support of the Co-operative College and input from the ICA Youth Network. A new thematic research publication “Young people and cooperatives: a perfect match?” is released today, presenting research and analysis based upon the direct input...

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31.05.2021

2021 General Assembly
As cooperators, it is in our nature to thrive off meeting, collaborating and building up people-centered communities, together. This year we were set to meet in Cardiff (hosted by our patient hosts Wales Co-operative Centre), which would have proven to be an ever so needed moment for formal and...

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19.02.2021

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

EU recovery package: Council adopts Recovery and Resilience Facility
On 18th of February, the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility entered into force, following its signature on 12th of February. Cooperatives Europe welcomes EU’s recovery plan, which will make €672,5 billion in grants and loans available for public investment...

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01.03.2021

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Civil Society Days 2021
The 2021 edition of the Civil Society Days sparked a debate on the essential components of a Sustainable Recovery for the Future of Europe’s citizens. This fully virtual edition was made up of 8 interactive workshops as well as a  closing session presenting the  main outcomes. Cooperatives Europe, together...

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21.01.2021

Cooperatives Europe reacts to Portuguese Presidency Programme
On 20th of January, the Portuguese Council Presidency presented its programme and priorities to the Members of the European Parliament, followed by a debate in plenary. The programme of the Portuguese Presidency focuses on the economic and social recovery of Europe from the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving an inclusive climate...

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15.12.2020

New strategy for EU SMEs to support coops
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted in plenary session the new report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), titled ‘A new strategy for European SMEs.’    Cooperatives Europe welcomes the report with several references to cooperatives, which highlights the need to update the SME strategy in the light of the Covid-19...

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02.12.2020

Coop4Edu final event & learning modules released
High level discussion on cooperative entrepreneurship in higher education & learning modules released  On 17th and 24th of November Cooperatives Europe and KU Leuven hosted the final multiplier events for the Coop4EDU Erasmus+ project. Over 100 participants attended the two sessions online, titled “Cooperative entrepreneurship in higher education,” which saw...

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01.12.2020

“Mind our business”: joint report on sustainable and inclusive business models
On 1 December, Cooperatives Europe, Fair Trade Advocacy Office and CONCORD launched their joint report “Mind our business: Amplify the transformative power of sustainable and inclusive business models through EU external action”. Read the full press release here.   

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01.12.2020

“Mind our business”: joint report on sustainable and inclusive business models
On 1 December, Cooperatives Europe, Fair Trade Advocacy Office and CONCORD launched their joint report “Mind our business: Amplify the transformative power of sustainable and inclusive business models through EU external action”. The vast impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown once again that the European Union and its Member States should actively contribute...

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26.11.2020

MEPs revamp new Industrial Strategy
On 27th of November, the European Parliament set out a blueprint for a new Industrial Strategy for Europe, shifting its approach from the original strategy published in March 2020 in order to help businesses cope with the Covid-19 crisis as well as implement the environmental twin transitions.  The new...

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08.03.2022

International Women’s Day: Gender Equality for a sustainable tomorrow
This year, for International Women’s Day on 8 March, we recognise the contribution of women and girls all over Europe who are leading the way to build a sustainable future for all. International Women’s Day presents us with an opportunity to celebrate their political, social, economic and cultural achievements....

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08.03.2022

Cooperatives Europe statement on Ukraine
Dear members, friends,   Cooperatives Europe stands in solidarity with the people, including many cooperators, affected by the developments in Ukraine.   The cooperative movement is one of intense collaboration, of common understanding and mutual respect. Key cooperative values encompass democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity with people at the...

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12.01.2022

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Cooperatives Europe reacts to French Presidency Programme
On January 1st, 2022, France took on the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU for a 6-month period. The French government announced a presidency built around the concepts of “Recovery, Strength and a sense of Belonging”. Despite the recent release of the Commission’s Action Plan for Social Economy,...

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