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Cooperatives Europe responds to Juncker’s State of the Union speech

The address was criticised for failing to mention the social economy and co-operative enterprises

European agri co-ops want EU legislation against unfair trading supply chain practices

Sector bodies Copa-Cogeca want a ban on unfair practices backed by enforcement measures and deterrent sanctions

What next for fish producer organisations after Brexit?

'The problems are failures at all levels of government and governance. If that central quality of…

Putting young people at the centre of international co-operative development

'We're empowering them to challenge the perception that they have no viable voice. Young people can…

New website created to raise awareness of employee ownership as a business option

TransfertoCoops.eu offers guidance for company owners and employees in a bid to boost the model across…

Energy co-ops are on the rise – and they are coming together to innovate

Paul Monaghan attended the REScoop conference, which looked at promoting energy efficiency, sustainable investment and smart…

Co-ops included in the EU’s new strategy on European development

The European Consensus on Development sets out an agenda to wipe out poverty and promote sustainable…

CECOP demands end to European austerity to strengthen Pillar of Social Rights

The co-op confederation says investment is needed if the policy to support labour markets and welfare…

France’s Emmanuel Macron pledges support for co-ops and the social economy

The incoming president says he wants to support innovation in the sector and relaunch the social…

We want a new Europe that cares for the real economy, sustainable development and social justice

As the European Union celebrates 60 years since the Treaty of Rome, co-operatives in industry and…

What Theresa May needs to protect during Brexit negotiations

As Theresa May has formally triggered the process for the UK to exit Europe, the government…

Europe, renewables and the future of community energy

In its recently released Clean Energy Package, the European Commission finally acknowledged that energy communities –…