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Social Economy Action Plan

Employment and social affairs

The ‘European Action Plan for Social Economy’ aims at improving the conditions for social economy and social enterprises to start-up, scale-up and innovate, making full use of the internal market. It puts forward a series of concrete EU-level initiatives and calls for collective action by Member States and stakeholders.

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45 responses

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WWF European Policy Programme, 26 Apr 2021

WWF welcomes the upcoming Action Plan on the Social Economy (AP), but calls for greater recognition of the need and opportunity for the social economy to contribute to EU environmental and climate objectives, including those enshrined in the European Green Deal and the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda…

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Caritas Europa, 23 Apr 2021

Caritas Europa (CE) welcomes the opportunity to give feedback on the roadmap on the European Action Plan for Social Economy. For CE, social economy organisations play an essential role in building an inclusive labour market and in fostering a human-centred economy, where the main function of the…

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European Disability Forum, 20 Apr 2021

Social economy enterprises are a key stepping stone for the social and labour inclusion of persons with disabilities and can assist in the transition towards the open labour market. When these enterprises reinvest their profits into social causes, the added value is doubled. It will be important…

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CONCORD Europe, 26 Apr 2021

CONCORD welcomes the upcoming EU Action Plan for the Social Economy aiming to amplify the social economy potential in Europe and globally. It is crucial however to foster the social economy in all policies. The Action Plan should be seen as a part of the bigger transition towards an economy which…

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 26 Apr 2021

The Red Cross EU Office representing 27 National Red Cross Societies in the EU, Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom and the IFRC, works in the interests of the most vulnerable. With providing support services and need-based assistance, we aim to improve the situation of people in need. Together…

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European Federation of Public Service Unions, 24 Mar 2021

The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) underlines three points that we'd like to see reflected in the Action Plan, regarding: 1) Workers’ rights in the social economy All workers in the social economy deserve trade union protection and decent pay and working conditions. The EU…

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European Association of Co-operative Banks, 26 Apr 2021

The members of the European Association of Cooperative Banks welcome the plans of the European Commission for an Action Plan on Social Economy. Cooperative Banks with about 60 million members, around 190 million clients and about 650000 employees stand for one of the strongest cooperative sectors…

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Association Internationale de la Mutualité, 26 Apr 2021

The European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, announced in the communication for a “Strong Social Europe for Just Transitions” from 14 January 2020 that the European Commission will propose an Action Plan for the Social Economy in the fourth quarter of 2021 “(…) to enhance…

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European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities, 26 Apr 2021

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities welcomes the possibility to provide its view and contribute on the future EU Action Plan on SOial Economy.

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Eurodiaconia, 26 Apr 2021

Eurodiaconia, a European network, on behalf of its 52 members in 32 European countries, representing over 30 000 organisations, welcomes the proposal of an Action Plan for the Social Economy. Many of our members are actively engaged in the social economy in line with the definition of social…

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European Federation of National Organisations working with the Homeless, 26 Apr 2021

FEANTSA is the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless. We are the only European NGO focusing exclusively on the fight against homelessness. Our goal is an end to homelessness in Europe. FEANTSA works with over 115 members across 28 countries including 24 EU Member…

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Reuse and Recycling European Union Social Enterprises, 23 Apr 2021

RREUSE contributions to the SEAP Roadmap: Achieving a fair and inclusive circular transition through the EU Social Economy Action Plan COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the existing inequalities and barriers for achieving social Europe. RREUSE welcomes the European Commission’s timely…

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Bundesarbeitskammer Österreich, 23 Apr 2021

Comment on the EU action plan for social economy The list of obstacles for developing a more prospering social economy lacks the important factor of labour force. In many social services like health care or long-term care for the elderly European countries face a vast shortage of trained workers.…

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European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network, 16 Apr 2021

• We welcome the strong recognition given in the Roadmap to the key role of social economy in putting people first & producing a positive impact on local communities, in tackling growing inequalities & the social impact of the pandemic, and in building inclusive growth. The Roadmap highlights the…

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Social Economy Europe, 26 Apr 2021

Social Economy Europe is the voice of social economy enterprises and organisations in the EU. Since its foundation, Social Economy Europe is the secretariat of the European Parliament’s Social Economy Intergroup. This contribution has been elaborated in cooperation with our 16 members: AIM, AMICE,…

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Cooperatives Europe, 26 Apr 2021

Cooperatives aim to be competitive on the European market, while pursuing societal objectives and contributing to social cohesion. Their democratic, participatory and inclusive governance involve their members and/or their communities. They enable people to become key actors in their own social and…

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Bundesverband deutscher Wohnungs- und Immobilienunternehmen, 19 Apr 2021

Stellungnahme des GdW Bundesverband der deutschen Wohnungs- und Immobilienwirtschaft e.V. zur Roadmap EU-Aktionsplan für die Sozialwirtschaft. In Bezug auf den EU-Aktionsplan für die Sozialwirtschaft möchten wir als wohnungswirtschaftlicher und genossenschaftlicher Spitzenverband für die…

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Ecopreneur.eu, 23 Apr 2021

For our full position paper see www.ecopreneur.eu Representing almost 3000 green companies throughout the EU, most of them SMEs, Ecopreneur.eu believes that the European Action Plan for a Social Economy should reflect the convergence between “green” and “social” enterprises, demand 100% green…

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AMICE - Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe, 26 Apr 2021

The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe (AMICE) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the roadmap on the European Action Plan for the Social Economy. Mutual and cooperative insurers are key social economy players, especially in the revival of the European…

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Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege e.V., 26 Apr 2021

The social economy landscape in the EU is extremely diverse. However, one needs to differentiate between for-profit and not-for-profit organisations. Moreover, the respective competencies of social economy actors vary greatly depending on national regulations and the field of social policies in…

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European Network of Social Integration Enterprises, 26 Apr 2021

The European Network for Social Integration Enterprises, ENSIE, represents the interests of national and regional networks of ‘Work Integration Social Enterprises’ (WISEs) striving for more inclusive and integrated forms of employment at European level. WISEs are defined by three identifying…

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World Fair Trade Organization - Europe, 26 Apr 2021

The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)-Europe is a network of European Fair Trade organizations fully practicing Fair Trade. We invite the European Commission to consider our remarks. The European Action Plan is a milestone for the Social Economy, however, to fully pursue and leverage on its…

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European Venture Philanthropy Association, 26 Apr 2021

EVPA welcomes the actions proposed for the Roadmap, emphasising the important role and effects of the following priorities (details in the attached paper): 1. Improving the capacity to access different kinds of resources, including tailored funding and non-financial support to reduce the funding…

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Samaritan International, 20 Apr 2021

SAMARITAN INTERNATIONAL is a network or 20 aid- and welfare organisations in 19 European countries. Our members work in civil protection, rescue- and paramedical services, first aid, and a large variety of social services. They conduct their work with a total of 45.000 employees and with the…

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Social Services Europe, 23 Apr 2021

Social Services Europe Feedback on the Roadmap for the Action Plan on Social Economy: “The Social Economy Action Plan: maximizing the potential of not-for-profit social services?” Social Services Europe (SSE) welcomes this opportunity to submit feedback to the Roadmap. Given the significant size,…

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Fédération Européenne de Finances et Banques Ethiques et Alternatives, 26 Apr 2021

FEBEA - European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers (febea.org), as a proud member of Social Economy Europe, endorses its proposals to develop the social economy in all of its aspects. In our particular contribution here, we would like to limit our specific proposals to the…

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European Business and Innovation Centre Network, 26 Apr 2021

EBN and its community of certified EU|BICs and Associate Members welcome the ongoing commitment in the European Social Economy Action Plan to enhance support for the social economy as a part of national and European economies to address the most urgent socio-economic and ecological challenges…

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Federation of European Social Employers, 23 Apr 2021

EU Action Plan for Social Economy: The Social Employers position The Federation of European Social Employers strongly supports this initiative, which should include clear and concrete objectives within a set time frame. The Social Economy makes a significant contribution to employment and social…

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Euclid Network, 23 Apr 2021

Euclid Network (EN) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Roadmap on the European Action Plan for Social Economy. For almost 15 years, EN has fostered social entrepreneurship and social innovation in Europe through knowledge exchange, capacity building, networking and international…

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Confédération générale des Scop, 26 Apr 2021

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Stiftelsen Reach for Change, 22 Apr 2021

Reach for Change is an international non-profit organisation headquartered in Sweden with a local active presence in nine countries across Europe and Africa. Our vision is a world where all children and youth reach their full potential. We work towards this by supporting local social entrepreneurs…

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Groupe VYV, 26 Apr 2021

Le groupe VYV (Harmonie Mutuelle, MGEN, MNT, MGEFI, Mutuelle Mare-Gaillard, SMACL Assurances...), créé en 2017, 1er acteur mutualiste de santé et de protection sociale en France, se félicite de la feuille de route de la Commission qui identifie avec beaucoup de pertinence les sujets clés. Le…

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CONFEDERACION EMPRESARIAL ESPAÑOLA DE LA ECONOMIA SOCIAL, 25 Apr 2021

CEPES highly values and strongly supports the European Commission's initiative for a European Action Plan for the Social Economy. This is an unprecedented step forward to unlock the potential of this enterprise model that contributes to the sustainable development in the EU and is playing a key…

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France Active, 21 Apr 2021

The following is submitted on behalf of the France Active network. France Active aims at supporting starting or scaling social enterprises and socially committed enterprises. It provides them with the funding and advice that are best suited to their needs and offers access to a unique network of…

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Concertation des organisations représentatives de l'économie sociale, 26 Apr 2021

Pour l'avis de ConcertES, voir le document en annexe (Français et English). ConcertES est la plate-forme de concertation des organisations représentatives de l’économie sociale en Belgique francophone.

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HUMANA Kleidersammlung GmbH, 26 Apr 2021

HUMANA Kleidersammlung GmbH is a German SME and a social business according to the definition of Nobel laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, who coined the term. Since the 80’ies we collect, sort and sell used clothes and use the profits entirely for the common good - partly for reinvestment and partly…

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AEMA GROUPE, 26 Apr 2021

Veuillez trouver ci-jointe la contribution de AEMA Groupe à la feuille de route du Plan d'action européen pour l'économie sociale.

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Global Institute for Structure relevance, Anonymity and Decentralisation i.G., 26 Apr 2021

GISAD begrüßt die Initiative der Europäischen Kommission, die Sozialwirtschaft zu stärken. Die Herausforderungen durch die COVID-19 Pandemie sind erheblich. Bisher neigen die Europäischen Staaten dazu, Menschen während der Pandemie mit Sozialleistungen wie Kurzarbeitergeld zu unterstützen. Nach der…

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EMES International Research Network, 25 Apr 2021

The European Commission (EC) has announced a European Action Plan for the Social Economy with a proposed duration of five years (2021-2026) that will be launched at the end of 2021. The current position paper by EMES proposes a brief reflection on the perceived role that research has had in…

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Social Good Accelerator, 25 Apr 2021

Cet avis est déposé par l'association Social Good Accelerator - European Network for People, Planet and Social Tech Intitulé : Focused Policy paper "Transformation numérique de l'Économie sociale : Faire de l'Économie sociale un écosystème numérique collaboratif créateur de “communs” Dans le…

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Centre International de Recherches et d'Information sur l'Economie publique, sociale et coopérative (CIRIEC), 23 Apr 2021

Founded in 1947, CIRIEC-International is a meeting place for academics, researchers and leaders of public and private organisations involved in the research for economic models oriented towards the collective interest, in a social and environmental context that requires us to rethink our ways of…

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réseau des collectivites territoriales pour une économie solidaire, 23 Apr 2021

RTES and its member local authorities welcome the development of a European SE action plan and are pleased with the framework of co-elaboration foreseen for it. Based on the experience of its 150 member French local authorities, the RTES wishes to draw the attention of the European Commission to…

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Crédit Coopératif, 23 Apr 2021

Les propositions du Crédit Coopératif pour le plan d’action européen pour l’économie sociale répondent à deux principaux objectifs : favoriser la visibilité et la reconnaissance du secteur à l’échelle européenne et renforcer l’accès aux financements pour ses acteurs. Elles sont détaillées dans le…

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FAIR - FINANCER ACCOMPAGNER IMPACTER RASSEMBLER, 21 Apr 2021

Finansol welcomes the Commission’s Roadmap, and especially the focus it puts on access to public and private finance. Finansol, the French association of social finance, cannot stress enough the major importance of proper access to resources for social economy organizations to properly emerge,…

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European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises, 30 Mar 2021

THE SOCIAL ECONOMY AS A PARADIGM FOR THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE OF EUROPE. ELEMENTS FOR AN ACTION PLAN The Covid pandemic has been an exceptional training ground for grasping the importance of an approach that is not solely oriented towards profit nor based exclusively on the exercise of public…