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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…

Green light for Swiss Coop takeover of German drinks company

The European Commission says it does not raise competition concerns

Call to include measures promoting co-ops in Common Agricultural Policy

‘Agri-co-ops’ core mission has always been to pool farmers’ resources and support them in specific activities’