European Union

All European Union news articles

Show filters

Europe: Commissioner tasked with developing an action plan for the social economy

Cecop hopes the new Commission will translate the plan into concrete measures in favour of worker…

European green deal aims for climate neutrality by 2050

Co-ops have a key role to play, says Cooperatives Europe

Cooperatives Europe responds to the appointment of new European Commission

The sector body is 'ready to involve itself in an active policy making, to build European…

Woccu welcomes efforts to tailor EU rules for credit unions

'Where appropriate frameworks are adopted, credit unions are remarkably successful in providing inclusive economic growth for…

Co-ops and the SDGs: How the ICA is working with the EU

We speak to Marc Noël, international development director at the ICA, about where co-ops go next…

Cooperatives Europe responds to Ursula von der Leyen’s election

The trade body says it looks forward to working with the new European Commission president

Agri co-operatives plan to drive the bioeconomy revolution in Europe

According to Copa and Cogeca, agri-food and forestry co-operatives are showing clear leadership in this ‘silent…

EC agrees to extend approval for Irish credit union reform

'Since 2013 restructuring has transformed the sector, as credit unions transferred to become part of larger,…

Coops Europe launches #CoopsInspireChange campaign ahead of European elections

Co-op communities across the EU are being urged to vote and share stories of co-operation

Brexit rages on – but how did the UK co-op movement feel about joining in 1973?

The UK’s relationship with the Common Market was no less controversial when the country joined

Reassurance and support for Midcounties’ EU colleagues amid Brexit uncertainty

The society has offered to pay EU settlement scheme application fees for its colleagues

Italian customers optimistic about the year ahead, retail co-op finds

The survey revealed that 27% of Italians think the economy will grow over the next 12…