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In this dedicated space for stakeholder content, European social economy stakeholders have the opportunity to share their perspectives, showcase their work, and tell stories about the impactful initiatives and projects undertaken by social economy entities.
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Participate in this event organise by the European Commission on 13 October 2026.
Learn more about an event about mutuals that took place on 8 September 2026.
Learn more about Impact Europe's position paper on Shaping Capital Markets for Impact in Europe.
Spain has taken a major step forward with the publication of its first Social Economy Satellite Account by the National Statistical Institute (INE).
A new edition of the 'État des lieux de l’économie sociale' provides updated figures on the social economy and employment in Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region.
Torino Social Impact Launches a Bold Advertising Campaign to Promote the Social Economy
The REWIND project promotes Workers’ Buyouts as a way to preserve jobs, sustain local economies, and build fairer businesses through cooperative ownership.
Austria’s new Verified Social Enterprise Label brings official recognition to its 2,500 impact-driven organisations — boosting visibility, credibility, and momentum for the social economy.
Turin launches its first Metropolitan Social Economy Plan 2030: a shared roadmap with 130+ stakeholders to boost innovation, inclusion and sustainability, making the social economy central to local development.
The European Commission invites members of the Social Economy Community Group of the Rural Pact to an online consultation meeting to contribute to the mid-term review of the Social Economy Action Plan (SEAP) and the update of the EU Rural Action Plan (RAP).