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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’

Co-op Party backs public vote on Brexit

'We call on the prime minister to listen to the growing number of people and organisations…

Co-operative organisations join European panel on the social economy

The panel will give advice on EC measures to strengthen social enterprise

Co-ops react to State of the Union speech by Jean-Claude Juncker

Cooperatives Europe said it agreed with president Juncker on the need for “a strong and united…

Copa-Cogeca calls on the USA to remove duties on Spanish table olives

'We are very disappointed about the way in which this trade dispute is escalating. It will…

European Parliament recommends creating an EU social and solidarity economy label

'A European label for products from social and solidarity enterprises would be an enormous boost for…

Copa-Cogeca raise concerns over cuts in future CAP budget

'We cannot accept any EU agricultural spending cuts. A strong budget is vital for the future…

Will the UK miss out on Europe’s energy co-op revolution?

Ed Mayo of Co-operatives UK welcomes an EU drive for renewables on the continent – but…

How can co-ops keep their place on a political agenda so heavily dominated by Brexit?

A survey showed that 60% of people believe important domestic issues were being ignored by ministers…

European co-operatives release vision paper on growing the collaborative economy

'The collaborative economy is booming, and our responsibility is to create a positive ground to enable…