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EU reveals new action plan to boost the social economy

The plan was welcomed by Social Economy Europe and Cooperatives Europe

Co-op banks explore their role in driving the green transition

The banks explored how they can support SMEs in the green transition, and the European Union’s…

Agri co-ops react to EU vote on the Farm to Fork Strategy

Copa-Cogeca argues the strategy lacks the 'clear roadmap' and new tools to implement the changes

Climate change and European agricultural co-operatives

'Co-operatives can be important catalysers of change': Interview with Cogeca president Ramón Armengol

Community Power Coalition criticises EC state aid guidelines on green energy

The guidelines make no mention of Renewable Energy Communities, which the Coalition says harms the green…

European retail co-ops to work on code of conduct for Farm to Fork Strategy

Sustainable food should not be a privilege for the few,' says Euro Coop's Todor Ivanov

UK-EU trade deal: What co-ops need to know

We look at some of the main implications for businesses, including co-ops

19 EU states back Toledo Declaration promoting social and solidarity economy

The text was adopted last month at a summit organised by the Spanish Ministry of Labour…

EU external action could boost sustainable and inclusive business models, says report

The report suggests a series of recommendations to amplify the impact of sustainable and inclusive business…

Cecop president welcomes proposal for a European Minimum Wage structure

The European Commission wants closer convergence on pay between member states

Can co-operative banks drive Europe’s economic recovery and green transition?

The Convention on Co-operative Banking saw 250 participants join an online discussion

Co-ops respond to the European Parliament’s negotiating mandate on climate law

Agriculture and renewable energy co-ops shared their view on the proposed target