🗓️ From 26 to 28 May, a Housing Committee delegation will be in Dublin to assess housing affordability and availability and the impact of measures to tackle the crisis. 📢 In this context, the social economy MUST be placed at the centre of the conversation.

👏 Today we held our General Assembly in Iași, Romania! 🔑 It reaffirmed SEE’s role in representing the SE in Europe and its commitment to showcasing that the SE is a key driver in addressing today’s social challenges. 🤝 We thank all our members for their active participation!

🤔 What's in for the Social Economy in the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework? 📊 Building on the work of our members and broader coalitions, we summarised the main proposals and produced a mapping of the funds available in the next MFF to the SE. 🔗 shorturl.at/lGU4O

🗓️ Today, EU Defence Ministers are meeting for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Defence. 🤨 At Social Economy Europe, we are asking: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻? 🔗Read more: www.socialeconomy.eu.org/2025/07/10/d...

𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 last edition is out! 💫 The BaSe project's 6th magazine edition focuses on how the social economy ecosystem is boosting diversity and inclusion, fostering an efficient, inclusive economy for all. 👉 Read it here! socialeconomyskills.eu/base-magazine/

🗣️ Last week, we met the @espanaenue.bsky.social, representatives from other MS Permanent Representations and SE organisations, to discuss the ESF+. 📢 This feeds into MFF talks and the need to keep ESF+ as a strong and dedicated tool for social inclusion, employment, training & the SE!

💪 The SENIR project (Strengthening Social Economy Networks for Impact and Resilience) officially kicked off yesterday with a great virtual meeting! 🤔 The focus? Stronger, more visible & better-connected SE networks across Europe. 🔎 Learn more: www.socialeconomy.eu.org/2026/05/06/s...

🗓️ The European Commission presented its first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. 👉 The SE stands out as a key ally, delivering long-term, people-centred solutions. However, the next MFF risks failing to support the actors best placed to deliver solutions. 🔗 www.socialeconomy.eu.org/2026/05/06/t...

🔙 “Democracy at Work: SE actors bringing EU values to citizens” brought together inspiring voices across 3 online sessions to show how the SE advances European values, active citizenship, social cohesion & a resilient, people-centred economy. 🔗 Read more: www.socialeconomy.eu.org/2026/05/04/d...

🤔 On International Labour Day, it’s worth asking: what kind of work, and economy, do we want? 👉 The social economy puts people before profit, seeing work as a right and a tool for empowerment. 🙌 A different model of work already exists, and it works! #InternationalLabourDay

🙋 Social Economy Europe joined the EUFunds4Social Coalition's launch event at the European Parliament, hosted by MEPs Estelle Ceulemans & Maravillas Abadía Jover. 👉 It focused on a key question: What is the future of social funding under the next MFF? 🔗Find more: easpd.eu/news-detail/...

💻 Last week, we hosted the webinar "Social Economy as a pillar of democracy". It demonstrated that the SE is not just another component of a democratic society, but a strong pillar that must be reinforced within the EU’s priorities. 🔗Read our article: shorturl.at/iEPlr

⏰ Don't miss our last webinar! 🗓️ This Thursday, from 10h to 12h (CEST), we'll host "Implementing the SEAP (mid-term review & next steps)." 👉 It will cover best practices, policy advancements & steps to ensure that the SEAP meets its objectives. 🔗 shorturl.at/N42bm

🔙Last week’s webinar showed how the Social Economy boosts Europe’s industrial base through local value, ethical finance & SMEs networks. 🔎Read more: shorturl.at/dJCR6 📅Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar “SE as a Pillar for Democracy” (10–12h CEST): shorturl.at/BvlVg

As Secretariat of the Luxembourg Declaration Monitoring Committee, SEE organised, with the co-chairs (the governments of Spain & France), a meeting with high-level representatives from EU Member States. 💬 We discussed 🔑 priorities as the next MFF, public procurement & the GBER.

🤔 What is the future of social funding under the next MFF? Join the launch event of the EUFunds4Social Coalition, hosted by MEP Estelle Ceulemans, to discuss what’s at stake for social investment under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034). 🔗 Register by 14 April! shorturl.at/sYvO6

⏳ Happening tomorrow! 💻 From 10:00 to 12:00 (CEST), we will host "Social economy as a driver of competitiveness: reindustrialisation & locally rooted economies". 🔗 Find more and register: shorturl.at/zw0fa

⏳ Under the auspices of the @cy2026eu.bsky.social, next Thursday we'll host the 1st webinar of “Democracy at Work: Social Economy actors bringing EU values to citizens”! 🔗 Read more & register: shorturl.at/zw0fa @rescoop.eu @dianadovgan.bsky.social @jeannebretecher.bsky.social

The Spanish Congress approved the Comprehensive Law for the Promotion of the SE! 🔑 CEPES played a key role in making this happen. Juan Antonio Pedreño, President of CEPES & SEE, emphasised: “This law reinforces the Spanish SE and recognises its strategic role.” 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/sFGGa

Spain is taking the lead on the #ECBA Directive! 👉 On Friday, 27 March, Spain sent a letter to the @ec.europa.eu requesting that the initiative remain in the Commission’s Work Programme. Strong momentum for the Social Economy and Civil Society! 👏 🔗 shorturl.at/oOq5P

🙋 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting with members of the Intergroup on the Social Economy and Services of General Interest. 💬 We discussed this year’s work programme & key policies to be addressed to support the development of SE in Europe!

🌐 In the face of growing global competition, economic uncertainty, and rising trade tensions, how can Europe best support its industry? ▶️ Watch this video to see how the @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social reinforces a stronger and more resilient European industry 💪 🔗 youtu.be/cPvklHwr3HY?...

💬 ConcertES & Acteurs de l'économie sociale met @deschuttero.bsky.social (UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights) to talk about the brief on SSE for a human rights economy published by UNTFSSE & the Global Coalition for Social Justice! 📖 Check the policy brief: shorturl.at/Qfth5

😊 Today is the International Day of Happiness. At a time of global uncertainty and discouragement, we believe it is important to celebrate it, and the social economy has many reasons to do so! 👇 #InternationalDayOfHappiness #socialeconomy

👉 Under the auspices of the @cy2026eu.bsky.social, we are organising a three-session online event. ⏰ The first one will take place on Thursday, 9th of April, from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm (CET), and it will be focused on reindustrialisation & locally rooted economies. 🔗 Find more: shorturl.at/zw0fa

📢 Social Economy Europe, together with 68 European networks and 288 national organisations, calls for a strong social EU budget. We urge EU institutions to safeguard the European Social Fund & European Regional Development Fund in the next MFF. ➡️ shorturl.at/ew2al

🗞️ Social Economy Europe's Working Group on Disability, led by Fundación ONCE, has released the Guide of Best Practices on Disability Inclusion. 👉 The publication presents 11 initiatives from seven countries and shows how the SE drives meaningful inclusion. 🔗 Find it here: shorturl.at/WFQ5O

🗓️ SAVE THE DATES! 👉 Under the auspices of the @cy2026eu.bsky.social, Social Economy Europe is organising “Democracy at Work: Social Economy actors bringing EU values to citizens”. 🔗 Find more and register: shorturl.at/zw0fa

🙋‍♀️ SEE participated in 3 sessions during the #CivSocWeek. 👉 In times of growing 🌐 challenges, protecting EU fundamental values is 🔑 💪 Coordination, policy coherence & investment will enable SE & CS to keep building resilient & inclusive societies. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/B2990 @eesc.bsky.social

🔛The CSW is on a roll! 👉 Today, we participate in: "Media and digital resilience as safeguards of democracy", and "Building an enabling environment for democratic resilience". 👉 On Thursday, we participate in "Volunteering and social economy: Building up Europe’s resilience". @eesc.bsky.social

🗣️ At the opening of #CivSocWeek, Séamus Boland, President of the @eesc.bsky.social, reminded us that "𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲𝗱, 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿".

Get ready for the #CivSocWeek! It is starting today, and on Wednesday, we are participating in two sessions: ▶️Media and digital resilience as safeguards of democracy 🔗https://shorturl.at/vjPqG ▶️Building an enabling environment for democratic resilience 🔗https://shorturl.at/H1B5h

🤗We organised two sessions with our members to move forward on our Strategy. Democratic governance is one of the core pillars of the SE; therefore, our strategy must reflect their voices. 💪 Co-creating it together reflects who we are. 🙌Thank you all for your contributions!

⏰ Happening tomorrow! How can health & social care work together in the digital era? In this webinar, the Laurel project partners with Ehtel & @comfortageproject.bsky.social to showcase real examples of integrated care for dementia and frailty. 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/niKIZ

Portugal’s government has withdrawn from CASES – Cooperativa António Sérgio para a Economia Social. ⚠️This move threatens a key institution supporting the social economy and accrediting cooperatives in Portugal. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/D5UxX

⏰ 1 week left for the Civil Society Week! Join us in: ▶️ Media & digital resilience as safeguards of democracy ▶️ Building an enabling environment for democratic resilience ▶️ Volunteering & social economy: Building up Europe’s resilience 🔗Register: shorturl.at/WhJp1 #CivSocWeek @eesc.bsky.social

🔙 Sarah de Heusch (SEE Director) and Juan Antonio Pedreño (SEE President) took part in “Business, Social, One Vision”, organised by Torino Social Impact. 📢 Across the sessions, a clear message emerged: the SE transforms territories, strengthens democracy, and drives long-term competitiveness! 💪

📢 During the European Parliamentary Week, the SE should be fully integrated across all policy discussions, from economic competitiveness to social policy. Its scale, cross-sectoral presence and values-based approach make the SE a 🔑contributor! 🔗 shorturl.at/nhVno @europarl.europa.eu

📢 On this World Day of Social Justice, we call on governments, international organisations and partners to protect and strengthen the UN institutional spaces dedicated to the social and solidarity economy. An economy for peace, people and planet cannot be built without them!

👏 Following the adoption of the final recommendations by the EU Parliament’s Housing Committee - which still has to be voted by the full Parliament in plenary in March - we welcome that amendments strengthened the report’s recognition of SE housing solutions. 🔗 shorturl.at/aXltN

🪙 The 2028–2034 MFF will shape how the EU responds to its key challenges. 📢 We call for a budget that strengthens social investment, safeguards cohesion policy, and recognises the SE as a 🔑 driver of competitiveness, economic autonomy and EU values. 🔗 shorturl.at/FcyLl

Today, EU leaders are meeting to discuss EU competitiveness. 🤝SEE supports the EU Commission’s ambition to strengthen the Union’s global competitiveness. ⚠️However, current discussions on it risk undermining the social & environmental standards that give Europe its unique advantage.

We are concerned and disappointed 👉 The EU Parliament’s Housing Committee adopted its recommendations on the EU housing crisis. It’s positive to see that the Parliament understands the issue, but it doesn’t make any mention of the SE housing models. 🔗 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

🗳️ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗨 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 🏘️ Our message is clear: social economy housing models MUST be fully reflected. 🔗 Read more: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...

🟧 Coming Up Soon | How Can We Better Support Informal Carers? Just a few days to go until Laurel's Project webinar on informal carers and integrated long-term care. 📅 13 February | 11:00 CET 👉 Register now: laurelproject.eu/register/

⏰ The Civil Society Week is around the corner, and registrations are now open! We are participating in different sessions. Join us, together we'll explore how to strengthen democracy, build resilience & shape our common future. ✍️ www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/ou... #CivSocWeek @eesc.bsky.social

🗓️ On 20 February, the President of Social Economy Europe, Juan Antonio Pedreño, and the Director, Sarah de Heusch, will participate in the event ”Business, Social, One Vision — Social Economy for Competitiveness and Social Justice”. 🔗 Read more and register here: shorturl.at/ER2Xq

🙋‍♀️ Last week, we participated in the “Mont Blanc Meetings: The SSE World Diplomacy Forum 2026”. 💪 The exchanges there confirmed that the SE is not just responding to today’s crises, it is actively building the foundations of a sustainable, sovereign & democratic future!

🏘️ In the EU Commission's open public consultation on housing affordability, approximately half of the respondents highlighted the potential of cooperative & community-based housing. 🔗 Check it here: url-shortener.me/AHGH

We co-signed the letter to Ursula von der Leyen & Stéphane Séjourné, calling on the EU Commission to reverse its decision to withdraw the Directive on European Cross-Border Associations. This also sends a message to the 27 EU governments: adopt the Directive. 🔗 civilsocietyeurope.eu/wp-content/u...