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Politics
Politics
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DevelopmentStrasbourg Summit explores the role of social economy in the EU’s future
The two-day event focused on the Social Economy Action Plan unveiled last December
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Credit UnionsRight to save with a credit union will help defuse pensions time bomb
Labour/Co-op MP Gareth Thomas says employers should be required to offer a payroll deduction service with a local credit union
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Credit UnionsCredit unions sound the alarm over cost of living crisis
'They are literally asking for loans just to survive'
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DemocracyFrench co-operative movement calls on members to vote in presidential elections
'The participation of all in the decision-making process is one of the founding principles of the co-operative project'
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PoliticsPlanning a level playing field for co-ops
Co-ops are too often neglected by government and need regulatory reform, writes Jonathan Reynolds MP
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PoliticsCoops Europe’s response to the EC’s Social Economy Action Plan
The apex wants clearer definitions to drive a common understanding and consistent regulation, and more attention paid to international co-operation
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DemocracyYoung co-operators from Woodcraft Folk attend PeaceCommunicators programme
'The peace education training seminar felt extremely poignant at a severe point of international political distress'
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EconomyCo-op Party condemns Sunak budget as missed opportunity
The Co-op Party and Locality say government needs to do more to restructure the ownership of the economy
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DevelopmentScottish government looks to boost co-op sector in its economic transition plan
'Alternative business models such as co-operatives, social enterprises and community-owned businesses can deliver strong outcomes on fair work and benefits to local communities'
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DevelopmentUAE changes law to allow co-ops to be listed on financial markets
'Co-operatives are a successful economic model that can be built upon and developed'
