Social economy

13 Apr 2026

European Commission releases mid-term review of social economy action plan

The social economy helps turn EU priorities into effective solutions for people and places, contributing to regional and rural development. A mid-term review of the EU’s social economy action plan (SEAP) has found that despite progress at national and international levels, significant untapped potential remains at regional and municipal levels.

09 Jan 2026

Local ownership through energy communities can help deliver affordable, secure renewables for Europe: new briefing

A new briefing highlights how energy communities – locally owned and democratically governed renewable energy initiatives – can play a vital role in ensuring affordable, secure, and community-driven energy across Europe.

08 Dec 2025

Building inclusive rural futures: community action and social economy in focus

A recent policy workshop, co-organised by the EU research projects ESIRA and SERIGO, suggests that rural policy should shift from fragmented interventions to a holistic, place-based and inclusive approach that builds on local networks, social economy and community-driven innovation.