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Cooperatives Europe announces policy priorities for the European elections

Co-ops help build 'the social and economic fabric of a country and must be recognised in…

Co-ops call for the inclusion of co-op models in European business education

Young entrepreneurs overlook co-operatives due to a lack of awareness, warns sector body Co-operatives Europe

Co-ops react to European Commission proposals to simplify tax rules

The proposal could reduce tax compliance costs for businesses in the EU by up to 65%,…

Co-ops react to Von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech

Copa and Cogeca welcomed Von der Leyen’s speech but Cecop and Cooperatives Europe regretted the omission…

Annual Q&A: Susanne Westhausen, president, Cooperatives Europe

'I strongly believe that all together we can be hopeful and optimistic about the future –…

Young people and the future of cooperation in Europe

Alice Toomer-McAlpine speaks with two delegates at the Cooperatives Europe youth event held in Cardiff late…

Co-ops respond to EU’s plans to boost its social economy

Spcial Economy Europe, Euricse and Cooperatives Europe are among the organisations which helped develop the pathway

Co-ops respond to European consultation on developing the social economy

Sector bodies made a number of requests, including full recognition of their business model in all…

Cooperatives Europe welcomes priorities outlined by EU’s Czech presidency

Stated goals on gig economy workers and renewable energy will address ' the most pressing issues…

MEPs approve report on EU action plan for the social economy

Cooperatives Europe welcomed the report but said it needed stronger measures on democratic governance and capacity…

Seville welcomes global co-operative movement to ICA General Assembly

Presented with examples of the contribution co-ops make to the Andalucían economy, delegates were urged to…

Coops 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…