social economy
The social economy is made up of a diversity of enterprises and organisations such as cooperatives, mutuals, associations, foundations and social enterprises among other forms that can be specific to each country.
They are united around the values of: primacy of people and the social objective over capital, democratic governance, solidarity and the reinvestment of most profits to carry out sustainable development objectives.
enterprises and organisations
jobs
turnover
Contributing to
QUALITY JOBS
INCLUSION
INNOVATION
DEMOCRACY
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
SOCIAL PROTECTION
SOLIDARITY
GENDER EQUALITY
ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION
COHESION
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Intergroup – event Mutuals delivering Europe’s priorities: strategic autonomy, prosperity, accessibility
In 2026, the European Parliament is playing a key role in shaping several major EU policy initiatives. These include the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, strengthening the
The Social Economy Intergroup brings EU leaders together to call for stronger recognition of the social economy in the next EU budget
On 30 June, Social Economy Europe and the European Parliament Intergroup on the Social Economy and Services of General Interest organised the high-level event “The Multiannual
We are looking for young creators who want to change the world
Social Economy Europe is launching the Social Economy Awards 2027, which will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, on 31 May 2027. Under the theme “Youth creating
Launch meeting of the Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy
The launch meeting of the Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy, co-convened by Brazil, Colombia and Spain, was held at the International Labour
SEIG online public hearing: Towards a Council Recommendation for social economy, boosting the convergence of Social Economy enabling frameworks
On Friday 4 March 2022, the European Parliament’s Social Economy Intergroup, whose secretariat is provided by Social Economy Europe, organises the online public hearing Towards a
OSCE Event in Tirana: Young Social Economy Entrepreneurship for sustainable development in Western Balkans
In the context of the YDEAS II (Young Developers and Entrepreneurs to Advance Start-ups) project, OSCE organises a two-day kick off meeting in Tirana. The project,
Strasbourg Conference: Social Economy, the Future of Europe
This conference, organised French Presidency of the Council of the EU, is taking place in Strasbourg. This event is a great opportunity to debate and exchange
EU Civil Society Days 2022: Workshop 6, A Green Social Market economy for the Future of Europe
In the context of the Civil Society Days 2022, Social Economy Europe in collaboration with the Union of European Federalists (UEF), organises the online Workshop 6,
Mutuals delivering Europe’s priorities: strategic autonomy, prosperity, accessibility
In 2026, the European Parliament is playing a key role in shaping several major EU policy initiatives. These include the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, strengthening the
High-level event: The Multiannual Financial Framework and Social Economy
The European Parliament Intergroup on the Social Economy and Services of General Interest will host the event “MFF & Social Economy”. ⏰ When? 30 June 2026
Online webinar sessions – Democracy at Work: Social Economy actors bringing EU values to citizens
“Democracy at Work: Social Economy actors bringing EU values to citizens” is a three-session online event that will take place on the 9th, 16th, and 23rd of April 2026
