Welcome to the EU Social Economy Gateway
Find information for and about the social economy in Europe.
Learn more about:
- the concept of social economy
- the social economy action plan
- funding opportunities
- social economy ecosystems in the EU Member States
- and much more!
What's new?
- Event on 28 November 2024: Code of conduct for data management and data sharing in the social economy added
- New stakeholder article added: European Microfinance Day Campaign – Changing the Narrative by building stronger & greener local communities
- New overview page for Useful resources and corresponding sub-pages added
- new COSME call for proposal added:
- New study with data on the social economy in the EU added - stay tuned for related updates: The new data will be integrated in the country pages in the coming weeks.
- G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting Declaration added
- Home page restructured, new "About the Social Economy" page and Updates log
- Two new topics in focus: Social economy strategies, Social impact measurement
Social economy action plan – time horizon: 2030
With more than 60 actions outlined in the action plan for the social economy, the European Commission is dedicated to implementing an ambitious programme to improve the framework conditions for the social economy.
We hope to count on your support to help us achieve our common goals.
A mid-term review of the implementation of the action plan is planned for 2025.
On the ground
Learn more about EU Funding Opportunities in this publication by FEBEA.
Learn more about the European Microfinance Day Campaign and join the event on 5 December 2024.
Learn more about the conscious effort of public procurers (SOLIDEO), social economy enterprises (Halage), and intermediary actors (like Les Canaux via the ESS2024 platform) to promote inclusive job opportunities and minimise the carbon footprint at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.