🔛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Portugal’s government has withdrawn from CASES – Cooperativa António Sérgio para a Economia Social.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...

📑 @kco-kuleuven.bsky.social & Cera Coop released the 4th edition of the #BelgianCooperativeMonitor, with an overview of the cooperative landscape in Belgium. 💪 As part of the social economy ecosystem, cooperatives are key players in a resilient and sustainable economy. ➡️ shorturl.at/Z5rXr

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) is accepting submissions for the 2026 Innovation Awards on organisational development in disability support services. 👉 Learn more and apply here: easpd.eu/news-detail/...

🙌 What a great meeting with our WISESHIFT project partners! 🧳 We travelled to Trento for the project’s 3rd plenary meeting. It was a great opportunity to advance our shared agenda through fruitful discussions & mutual learning. 🤗 Thanks to Euricse for the warm welcome in Trento!

✍ Our Director, Sarah de Heusch, contributed to the publication “Social Economy 2025: Evidence, Challenges and Trajectories for Italy”, published by Euricse. 👉 In her contribution, she analyses the evolution of European policies for the social economy. 🔗 euricse.eu/wp-content/u...

🙌 Thank you, MEPS Maravillas Abadía Jover, Idoia Mendia, Estelle Ceulemans, Marit Maij, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Alicia Homs Ginel, Gabriele Bischoff, Isilda Gomes, Hristo Petrov, Irena Joveva & Jana Toom for your strong support for the social economy! 🔗 www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...

🤝 One of the pillars of the Social Economy is democratic governance. That is why yesterday we organised a co-creation session to develop our next strategy with our members. United, we can face current and future challenges more effectively 💪 Thank you to everyone who was able to join us!

🗞️ @mm-corriere-bot.bsky.social dedicated two pages to the social economy in Europe! 💬 Our Director, Sarah de Heusch, contributed to the article, reflecting on the European Pillar of Social Rights, the SEAP & the current geopolitical reorganisation Europe is facing 🔗 www.corriere.it/native/26_ge...

🆕 Our Director, Sarah de Heusch, is now Delegate of the @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social 🙋‍♀️ As a delegate, she took part in the CCMI meeting held this week. 🤝 It's essential as we work towards a fair, forward-looking, competitive & socially & environmentally sustainable industrial transition.

⚠️The future of CASES - Cooperativa António Sérgio para a Economia Social- is at risk. 👉 Juan Antonio Pedreño, President of SEE, sent a letter to the Portuguese Minister for Labour, Solidarity & Social Security, requesting a meeting to explore possible solutions. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/Im2aY

🏘️ The OECD report on social economy shows that the SE delivers real solutions to the housing crisis. 📢 As the EU Parliament prepares its housing report, there is a critical opportunity to reflect the SE contribution & align EU policies with what works on the ground! 🔗 shorturl.at/OeqEF

🤝 In 2026, more than ever, SEE calls on all like-minded actors who refuse the status quo and believe in freedom, peace, solidarity and democracy to join forces and build the economy we want! 👉 Read SEE wishes for 2026 here: www.socialeconomy.eu.org/2026/01/06/s...

💭 As we close 2025, we look back on a year marked by significant milestones, new alliances, and pressing challenges for the social economy ecosystem. 🔗 Read our 2025 wrap-up article: shorturl.at/ERbOG 🤗 We wish you happy holidays and end-of-the-year festivities!

Did you miss our last newsletter? Here it is! 📬 👉 Read about our participation in the 5th Technical Symposium of the UNTFSSE, the OECD report on the Social Economy in Europe, and much more! 👀 Read it here: shorturl.at/GG78z 🔗 Subscribe here: shorturl.at/IgZrl

📢 As the European Council meeting takes place today & tomorrow, we raise our voice: the EU Social Fund must remain strong in the EU’s 2028 budget! Diluting its role would put competitiveness and democracy at risk, weakening Europe’s most valuable investment: PEOPLE. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/DdZct

🏘️ A @europarl.europa.eu study confirms it: Europe’s housing crisis is structural & driven by the financialisation of housing. 🔈 SE housing models offer real solutions: removing homes from speculation, ensuring long-term stability & creating lasting affordable housing! 🔗 shorturl.at/p4Gem

🤗 Today, we held our General Assembly with our members! 🤝 It was a moment to close the year and look ahead to the future. It is a real pleasure to have you with us. Together, we'll continue shaping a fairer, more democratic, and more sustainable European future! 💪

📢 We are happy to be part of the Civil Society Week again next year! 🗓️ When? From 2 to 5 March 2026 📍 Where? At the @eesc.bsky.social 💬The theme is "People, Democracy, Resilience - our Future" 👀 More information soon, stay tuned! #CivSocWeek

⏰ Last call to register for the upcoming #EuropeanWISEAlliance Working Group Meeting on 11 December! 👉 The European WISE Alliance Working Group Meeting gathers stakeholders to advance skills in the Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) sector. 🔗 Register: www.ensie.org/events/63413...

📑 The @oecd-ocde.bsky.social published “Social Economy in Europe: Contributing to Competitiveness and Prosperity”. 📢 This report reaffirms that SE is leading the way in creating innovative responses to major challenges from demographic change to the digital transition. 🔗 shorturl.at/HZcHX

🗓️ On the #IDPwD, we recognise the progress made, but too many barriers remain. We need structural changes to ensure equal opportunities for people with disabilities. 💪 The social economy is leading the way, promoting inclusive workplaces. 🔗 More: www.socialeconomy.eu.org/our-work/wg-...

💡 Today, the @ec.europa.eu launches the #QualityJobs Roadmap. 📘 We joined several organisations to share 7 standards to ensure it delivers #QualityJobs for all. 🤝 Quality employment is a social contract for a fairer Europe. 👉 Read the statement: shorturl.at/yg2nN

⚡️ Inspiring to join the NEC ESS event by Social Good Accelerator. 💻 As digital evolution shapes competitiveness, the EU must be digitally sovereign, building a democratic and general-interest digital space based on interconnectivity and diverse players, not monopolies!

The EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen signalled that the upcoming Affordable Housing Plan will curb “selfish speculation on a basic need like our homes". 📢 The social economy is already delivering non-speculative, people-centred housing solutions! 🔗 Read more: www.socialeconomy.eu.org/wp-content/u...

💡As Europe’s population ages, healthcare professionals are being asked to do more than ever. ⏰ Join us tomorrow at 15:00 CET for a Laurel Project webinar on new skills and training needs in the long-term care workforce. 👉 Secure your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🔙 More than 10.000 participants from 100 countries gathered from 29th-31st October for the GSEF in Bordeaux, reaffirming that the social economy is not a marginal alternative, but a transformative force. 🔗 Read our takeaways & contributions: www.socialeconomy.eu.org/2025/11/14/s...

📅 This Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., our president, Juan Antonio Pedreño, will join “Cooperatives build a better world”, organised by Servimedia. We’re excited to share this space with: ▶️ Antonio Mingorance ▶️ Giuseppe Guerini ▶️ Dolors Montserrat ▶️ Leire Pajín Iraolaín ▶️ Carlos Zarco 🔗 lnkd.in/dGaWgthk

Yesterday, we joined the event on eradicating poverty in the EU. 👉 We welcome the EU plan to develop a comprehensive Anti-Poverty Strategy as a pillar of a more social and competitive Europe. But for it to succeed, the social economy must be at its core! 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/F1ipI

💡 Yesterday’s session on “SEAP 2025: EU Progress & Croatia’s Perspective” stressed that for the social economy to scale, we need solid impact measurement & evidence to demonstrate not only its social value but also its economic relevance, especially ahead of the next EU MFF.

Earlier this week, we met the partners of WISESHIFT EU Project to review progress & next steps, and attended the 10th EMES Network Conference! 🤝 By linking research and policy, we aim to enhance #WISEs for a fair & sustainable transition across Europe!