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Agri co-ops warn EU’s trade deal with Mercosur countries will hurt farmers

Copa and Cogeca warn that low-cost imports and weaker production standards in South America will undercut…

Implications of the new European Platform Work Directive for co-ops

The directive marks 'a great step towards a fairer platform economy’, says Cecop

Fairtrade asks MEPs to reject deforestation law amendments

The EPP is the largest political group in the European Parliament with 188 MEPs

European Parliament event highlights co-ops’ priorities for next five years

Requests include accelerating the implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan and renewing the Social Economy…

Agri co-ops continue opposition to EU-Mercosur deal ahead of G20 Summit

Copa and Cogeca warn the deal will 'undermine EU standards for animal welfare, environmental protection, and…

Agri co-ops welcome EU proposal to amend wolf conservation status

The wolf is currently listed as a strictly protected species, under Appendix II to the Bern…

Co-op sector’s dismay as Europe mandate fails to mention social economy

The list of commissioner nominees fails to include a clear mandate for the social economy, a…

Co-ops respond to Mario Draghi’s report on EU competitiveness

The report explores the challenges faced by industry and businesses operating in the single market

EU agriculture report calls for targeted support for co-ops

The report argues that co-ops looking to improve their sustainability should receive EU funding

Agri co-ops voice their opposition to an EU-Mercosur deal

Copa and Cogeca have reiterated their concerns over the potential deal

Co-ops weigh in on European Union leadership changes

Co-ops shared their views on the Hungarian presidency of the European Council and Ursula von der…

Pauline Green on politics, democracy and the future of co-operation

'We’re sort of mainstream, but not enough - there’s still people who don’t understand what a…