The importance of the social economy

MAXIMISING THE POTENTIAL OF SOCIAL ECONOMY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

Contribution to the informal EPSCO Council in Milan on July 17 and 18 – plenary session: The importance of the social economy (July 18)

KEY MESSAGES

1. The European institutions and member states should continue the work launched with the Social Business Initiative (SBI) to support the recognition and development of social economy and social enterprises
2. Unlock the employment potential of social economy, in particular in the social and health services sector
3. Pursue an adequate “ecosystem” for the development of social economy and social enterprises, both at EU and national level

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