The EU Commission has proposed to classify certain gas and nuclear energy-related economic activities as "environmentally sustainable" investments in the EU taxonomy. This could divert billions of euros from renewables…
At the beginning of December, Belgian children eagerly await the arrival of Saint Nicholas, who, following tradition, brings them small gifts, tangerines and cinnamon cookies or “speculoos”. For those of…
A collective, participatory and democratic effort to value the merits of the Social Economy. Read the editorial on the Social Economy Action Plan by our Secretary General Daniel Sorrosal: https://valorsocial.info/san-nicolas-y-el-plan-de-accion-europeo-para-la-economia-social/…
As mentioned in our position paper “For a truly sustainable finance - that combats climate change and inequality”, we welcome the steps undertaken by the EU to adopt a clear…
The EU sustainable finance agenda is a very welcome step towards the recognition of non economic consequences of financial activities. However, the current framework could be improved to promote a…
FEBEA has provided its contribution to the EU consultation on the Action Plan for the Social Economy. From the perspective of the Ethical Finance actors in Europe, the efforts that…
Social Economy Europe has presented its policy paper Co-designing the Action Plan for the Social Economy: for an economy that works for people and the planet. This document has been elaborated by…
FEBEA, thanks to the inputs provided by its members, has submitted an answer to the ECB public consultation on the draft guide on climate-related and environmental risks. FEBEA answer's underlines…
FEBEA calls for increased collaboration with the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) on the EaSI financial instruments for Social Economy and Microfinance. FEBEA members are already putting their capital, systems, networks, experience, and…
FEBEA replied to the European Consultation on the renewed sustainable finance strategy, asking for: - a stronger social component in the taxonomy - proportionality considering small, local financial players -…