According to the new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission, the study represents an important step towards increasing awareness and visibility of the sector, confirming the need for further analysis that had already emerged in the EISMEA study coordinated by EURICSE in collaboration with Ciriec International and Spatial Foresight, aimed at measuring the weight of the social economy in the European context. Read More
Paola Iamiceli, President of EURICSE, contributed as speaker to the panel on “Cooperative Education and Training” in the International Symposium on Cooperatives and International Law at the Peace Palace in The Hague, home of the International Court of Justice, on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives, organised by ICA. Read More
The final bootcamp of IKIGAI Social Hub, an initiative promoted by EURICSE and Pluriversum with the support of the Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation (FMPS) and designed to accelerate the start up of social enterprises, took place in Siena. EURICSE contributes through its expertise in research and training, supporting networks, skills, and innovation in the social economy. Read More
The 2025 edition of the Master in Management of Social Enterprises (Master GIS) came to an end with two days dedicated to territorial planning. Applications open in November, with classes starting in March 2026. Read More
The 2025 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor, the annual report jointly produced by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and EURICSE, will soon be released. The report analyses the economic, organizational, and social data of cooperatives and mutuals worldwide. Read More
From the 27th to the 29th of October 2025, EURICSE researchers took part in the 10th International Conference on Social Economy Research organised by CIRIEC International and Chaire TerrESS in Bordeaux. Read More
From the 15th to the 17th of October, the 4th General Assembly of the European project ESIRA project took place in the Leski-Bieszczadzki area, in Poland. During the meeting, EURICSE, involved both as a research partner and as a MAP Monitor, organised a focus group to identify the main enabling factors and barriers affecting social economy initiatives in rural and marginal areas. Read More
The new EURICSE report on the marketisation of social services in local welfare in Italy, written by Prof. Luca Fazzi (University of Trento) together with EURICSE researchers Giacomo Pisani, Jole Decorte and Mirella Maturo, is now online. Read More
Several EURICSE researchers will participate in the 10th EMES International Research Conference, which will be held in Rotterdam and Utrecht from 3 to 7 November 2025. Read More
EURICSE participated in the drafting of the Action Plan for the Social Economy in Italy, currently under public consultation promoted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance until 12 November. A new in-depth study by Euricse's Observatory on the Social Economy dedicated to the National Plan will be published shortly. Read More
A new EURICSE report focusing on the increasing market orientation of social cooperatives in Italy is coming soon. An online event to present and discuss the findings will take place on Thursday, October 29, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (CET). Read More
Call for Papers is open for the 17th Workshop on Cooperative and Responsible Finance for Development, to be held on 18-19 June 2026 in Trento, bringing together international experts to discuss ethical and sustainable finance solutions. Read More