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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 20h

🌱#CoopVsCorp what’s more future proof?

Short-term profit may win the quarter but rarely builds the future. #Coops invest in renewables, local food systems & circular production, creating value that lasts.

Studies show they're long-term & more resilient in crises.💚

#IYC2025

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 2d

The final #YEPA legacy document gathers insights from across Europe on supporting young entrepreneurs, including cooperators.

It offers concrete policy pointers for practitioners & decision-makers.

A strong step forward for youth-led, values-based enterprise!

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 2d

We're at the final #YEPA conference in Brussels, led by EU
Commission & OECD.

Over 2 years, we shared youth cooperators' voices on #YouthEntrepreneurship.

Today, our colleague Mathilde, YECN member & 🇵🇹CASES' Edna join forces to mark its legacy! 👏

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 5d

📣 Workshop Report is out now!

Following the conclusion of the high-level workshop “Cooperatives for the Reconstruction of Ukraine’s agri-food sector” the workshop report with pictures is now available! 📚

🖇️ Find out more: lnkd.in/em4cBHss

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 6d

Europe’s housing debate undervalues a key player.

🏘️ Coops & the #SocialEconomy prove housing can be affordable, inclusive & community-driven.

Join the debate!
🗓️ 14 Oct | European Parliament, Room 3E2

Register by 7 Oct 👉 coopseurope.coop/events/socia...

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 7d

🔑 Who holds the power? 🏢

In corporations: 1 share = 1 vote 💰
In cooperatives: 1 member = 1 vote 🤝

In cooperatives, democracy isn’t a slogan; it is, in fact, built into the business model. 🌀

#CoopVsCorp every Wednesday!
#IYC2025 #CoopDifference #OneMemberOneVote

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 7d

📣 #CoopVsCorp
What sets cooperatives apart from traditional corporations?

Every Wednesday, we’ll share a new post, breaking it down.

First up this afternoon: Who holds the power?
#IYC2025 #CoopDifference

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 8d

🌍 🌎 Join us on October 16th in the second dialogue of the new Caring Cooperatively webinar series' organised by Cooperatives Europe and Cooperativas de las Américas.

📝 Register here: lnkd.in/eyBwSPiu
🔗 More information: lnkd.in/eQEywBQv

#coops4dev🌍 #careeconomy #IYC25

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 21d

"With the new EU budget (MFF) ahead, #SEAP implementation matters more than ever. National & regional action plans will decide if the social economy delivers inclusive competitiveness & social justice ."✊

@giuseppeguerini.bsky.social
at Murcia #SocialEconomy Summit 👇 @socialeconomyeu.bsky.social

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Join us online at 15.00 CEST! 💻

The first Euro-American Dialogue of our Caring Cooperatively webinar series starts this afternoon! 🌍 🌎

📝 Register here: lnkd.in/eCPPKpqP
🔗 More information: lnkd.in/eswhA9B5

#coops4dev🌍 #careeconomy #IYC25

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌍 🌎 Join us on September 16th in the first dialogue of the new Caring Cooperatively webinar series' organised by Cooperatives Europe and Cooperativas de las Américas.

📝 Register here: lnkd.in/eCPPKpqP
🔗 More information: lnkd.in/eswhA9B5

#coops4dev🌍 #careeconomy #IYC25

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 23d

⏰ Final reminder! Call for consultants. ⌛️
📅 Deadline: 16 September 2025

We’re seeking a consultant to develop a practical guide on international cooperative development under #coops4dev🌍.

💻 Info & Details: lnkd.in/ey2QrET6

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 26d

📣 Don't forget to register! ⏰

Our Caring Cooperatively webinar series, co-organised with
Cooperativas de las Américas, is starting on Tuesday!

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
⏲️ 15:00-16:30 CEST

📝 Register here: lnkd.in/eCPPKpqP

#coops4dev🌍 #careeconomy #IYC25

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 27d

Von der Leyen's 🇪🇺 State of the Union 2025: a Scaleup Europe Fund & Single Market Roadmap put competitiveness in the spotlight.

Cooperatives Europe welcomes this — but regrets that the social economy was left aside.

👇 Read our full reaction to #SOTEU: coopseurope.coop/news_article...

Reposted by Cooperatives Europe

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 Opportunity - Consultancy call!

We’re seeking a consultant to develop a practical guide on international cooperative development under #coops4dev🌍.

📅 Apply by 16 Sept 2025

Info & details 👉 coopseurope.coop/news_article...

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · 29d

👥 In the #SocialEconomy, we often talk about inclusion — but the digital shift can leave many behind.

Today at the #DigiSE5 meeting in Thessaloniki, we work with partners to make digital tools & training to support cooperators!

Follow the project 🔗 www.digise5.eu

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today, our Presidency met to set priorities and discuss the year ahead.

Ready for a busy year.💪

📸 Picture time outside our office in Brussels.
#IYC2025

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 A new SDG policy brief is out!

From 🇹🇷to 🇸🇪,🇦🇲 , European #coops show how global partnerships deliver impact:
✔️ Cooperative finance
✔️ Housing & climate-smart solutions
✔️ Fair trade & solidarity action

🔗 Read more: coopseurope.coop/news_article...

#coops4dev🌍 #SDG17 #IYC2025

SDG series – Cooperative contributions to SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals - Cooperatives Europe

Cooperatives are vital actors in building the partnerships needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In this new edition of the Building a Better World Together: Cooperative Contributions t...

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 29

25 years after its adoption, the Cooperative Identity Statement — setting out the shared definition, values & principles of cooperatives — is being reviewed.

📜A 2nd draft is open for consultation until 31 Oct.

Share your input now!👉 coopidentity.ica.coop/consultation

#CoopIdentity

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌍 🌎 Join us on September 16th in the first dialogue of the new Caring Cooperatively webinar series' organised by Cooperatives Europe and Cooperativas de las Américas.

📝 Register here: lnkd.in/eCPPKpqP
🔗 More information: lnkd.in/eswhA9B5

#coops4dev🌍 #careeconomy #IYC25

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 Opportunity - Consultancy call!

We’re seeking a consultant to develop a practical guide on international cooperative development under #coops4dev🌍.

📅 Apply by 16 Sept 2025

Info & details 👉 coopseurope.coop/news_article...

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 25

In his remarks, Giuseppe Guerini stressed three priorities for cooperative law intl. Workshop on Coop Law:

📜 Strong rules to sustain progress
🎓 Education & training for resilience
💻 Data & digital rights as the next frontier

#coops4dev🌍 #IYC2025

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 25

“Cooperatives live by good rules — built on participation and solidarity. If capitalism dreams of no rules, cooperators dream of fair ones.”

– Giuseppe Guerini, our President & ICA Board liaison to the Law Committee, at the intl. Workshop on Coop Law 🇭🇷

#coops4dev🌍 #IYC2025

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Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 25

📣 Webinar Report is out now! 📚

Following the successful conclusion of the 🧩 #MondayTalks Webinar Series co-organised with ALDA Balkans, the webinar report and recordings are now available!

🔗 Find out more: coopseurope.coop/news_article...

#coops4dev🌍 #ALDAxCoopsEurope

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 12

It’s #InternationalYouthDay! 🗓️

The theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” reminds us that change begins in our communities.

Young cooperators are building a better world.

Tag one making a difference! 🌍💪
#IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld

Cooperatives Europe @coopseurope.bsky.social · Aug 7

💶 What’s ahead for the EU’s long-term budget?

The European Commission’s new #MFF proposal is here it has implications for #cooperatives & the wider #SocialEconomy.

We break it down here↓
🔗 coopseurope.coop/news_article...

#EUBudget

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