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European agri co-ops oppose proposed cuts to EU rural development funding

Copa and Cogeca say the proposed cuts are “totally unacceptable”

New organic rules could harm Fairtrade co-ops, EU warned

The new rules would limit the size of producer co-ops, making it harder for them to…

European agri co-ops raise concerns about European Green Deal

'The success of the Green Deal will partly depend on the success and the preservation of…

European Parliament renews Social Economy Intergroup

Sector body Cooperatives Europe welcomed the decision

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,…