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?
- New Stakeholder Article: European Social Economy Awards (third edition) by Social Economy Europe. Find more here.
- Call for evidence - Mid-term review of the social economy action plan added
- New Horizon call for demonstrators for clusters of social circular enterprises added.
- Survey on the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision added
- Call for evidence - European affordable housing plan added
- Translations into all EU languages now available for the Synthesis report on Council Regulation No. 1435.2003 - Statute for a European Cooperative Society
- New call added for social economy and social finance networks at EU level
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
Do you have an outstanding initiative in Housing, Clean Energy, Social Economy Training and Education or Innovation in Social Integration? Do you represent a local or regional government that supports the Social Economy? Gain visibility across Europe and in the EU institutions!
Social Economy: A Path to Climate and Social Justice. A call to action from ASETT
Attend the European WISE Alliance Working Group Meeting and explore synergies, share practices, and strengthen collaboration across the social economy.