Juan Antonio Pedreño, President of Social Economy Europe: Social economy in Europe

Juan Antonio Pedreño, President of Social Economy Europe, spoke at the Enterprising for Tomorrow 2024 conference about the the social economy in Europe, highlighting its importance and the efforts being made to strengthen it.

“The European institutions have given utmost importance to the social economy and placed it at the center of their work agendas. Its relevance is not only due to being an unquestionable economic reality of the first order with more than 3 million companies with more than 14 million people throughout Europe.”

“From the moment vice president of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis and Commissioners Schmit and Breton a presented the European Action plan for the Social Economy in December 2021, social economy started working hand in hand with the European institutions.”

Juan Antonio Pedreño, President of Social Economy Europe
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Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Right: Empowering Europe’s Social Economy

Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, spoke at Enterprising for Tomorrow 2024 conference about the European Social Economy Action Plan and its impact on social economy enterprises.

“The momentum we have started with our Social Economy Action Plan in December 2021 continues to this day. The Action Plan consists of an ambitious set of 60 concrete initiatives covering all aspects of the ecosystem.”

“Member states must now create strategies with a political commitment and resources needed for the social economy to thrive. I look forward to seeing the Romanian government strategy which I know is under preparation.”

“I encourage you to make the most of this event to expand your networks and to shape the future of the social economy in Romania.”

Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

Initiatives and Resources mentioned by Nicolas Schmit

  • The launch of the Social Economy Gateway provides a single entry point for stakeholders seeking information on EU funding, policies, and initiatives.
  • The Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy, launched in collaboration with the OECD, offers mentoring and idea exchange for upcoming entrepreneurs.
  • EU funds are supporting social economy entities through startup grants and training programs.
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