European Day of Social Economy Enterprises 2019 - Related Opinions

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Blockchain and distributed ledger technology as an ideal infrastructure for Social Economy (Own-initiative opinion)

Sprejeta on 17/07/2019
Referenca: 
INT/880-EESC-2019-005220-00-00-ac-tra
Rapporteur: 
Giuseppe GUERINI (Diversity Europe - GR III / Italy)

The EESC believes that the practical applications of blockchain technologies can significantly improve the performance of social economy organisations, benefiting them, their members and, above all, their end users. Besides, the EESC believes that real involvement of social economy and civil society organisations is imperative to ensure that the huge opportunities offered by the new technologies are geared towards delivering benefits, access, transparency and participation for all, and not just for a new "digital economy elite".

Mnenje EESO: Blockchain and distributed ledger technology as an ideal infrastructure for Social Economy (Own-initiative opinion)

Towards an appropriate European legal framework for social economy enterprises (own-initiative opinion)

Sprejeta on 19/06/2019
Referenca: 
INT/871-EESC-2019
Rapporteur: 
Alain COHEUR (Diversity Europe - GR III / Belgium)

The opinion examines the possible introduction of a new concept into EU law: "low-profit". This concept would define all organisations that are likely to make a profit but that do not intend to distribute it to their owners or shareholders, as they have a different purpose.

Mnenje EESO: Towards an appropriate European legal framework for social economy enterprises (own-initiative opinion)

Social economy enterprises' contribution to a more cohesive and democratic Europe (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Romanian Presidency)

Sprejeta on 15/05/2019
Referenca: 
INT/875-EESC-2018
Rapporteur: 
Alain COHEUR (Diversity Europe - GR III / Belgium)

The exploratory opinion will aim to show how to boost social economy enterprises. It will seek to identify the best ways to strengthen their role in addressing tomorrow's challenges, in particular in the social field.

Mnenje EESO: Social economy enterprises' contribution to a more cohesive and democratic Europe (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Romanian Presidency)

Social economy enterprises as a driver for migrant integration (own-initiative opinion)

Sprejeta on 23/05/2018
Referenca: 
INT/785-EESC-2017-04769-00-01-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Giuseppe GUERINI (Diversity Europe - GR III / Italy)

The EESC considers that social economy enterprises have a fundamental role since they are active in four key aspects of the migrant integration process: health and assistance, housing, training and education, as well as work and active inclusion. It believes that social economy enterprises can encourage and support not just the creation of new jobs, but also entrepreneurship and access to economic activities for migrants and refugees. It therefore asks the European institutions to prioritise policies geared towards social economy enterprises, a request it also made in its contribution to the Commission's 2018 work programme.

Mnenje EESO: Social economy enterprises as a driver for migrant integration (own-initiative opinion)

Innovation as a driver of new business models (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Sprejeta on 25/05/2016
Referenca: 
INT/778-EESC-2016-00078-00-00-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Ariane RODERT (Diversity Europe - GR III / Sweden)
Co-rapporteur: 
Oliver RÖPKE (Workers - GR II/Austria)

Europe is facing complex challenges calling for renewed social and economic models. To deliver progress, growth and wellbeing in Europe, a shift towards an innovation-based economy is needed. The EESC therefore calls on the European Commission to develop a policy framework to support these new business models emerging. The EESC calls on the Commission in the upcoming review of the Single Market strategy, due in 2017, to fully incorporate these new business models, and suggest new measures in this direction. It is crucial that Member States and the European Institutions fully recognise and promote "fairer" business models, which are centred on delivering innovation for social development by integrating social impact measurement in parallel to reporting economic progress.

Mnenje EESO: Innovation as a driver of new business models (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Social Impact Measurement

Sprejeta on 10/12/2013
Referenca: 
INT/721-EESC-2013-6135
Rapporteur: 
Ms Ariane Rodert (Diversity Europe - GR III / Sweden)
Plenarno zasedanje: 
494 -
Dec 10, 2013 Dec 11, 2013

The EESC welcomes the debate on social impact measurements for social enterprises. However it feels that an incorrect or rushed approach may counteract the EU Institutions’ aim to support the development of the social enterprise sector. The EESC therefore urges the Commission to prioritise further awareness-raising and full implementation of the Social Business Initiative agenda. It recommends that, rather than developing a new method, the Commission build awareness of the most commonly used principles.

Mnenje EESO: Social Impact Measurement

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