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On 9 and 10 October, 2026 in Milan, Legacoop – National League of Cooperatives and Mutuals, celebrated its 140th anniversary within the framework of the Biennale on the Cooperative Economy, which was attended by 1,000 cooperative leaders from the Legacoop network. During the event, the organisation presented its…
Read moreDear cooperators, On behalf of CCW, I extend my warmest greetings to you and your families on the occasion of the 104th International Cooperative Day of the ICA and the 32nd International Day of Cooperatives proclaimed by the United Nations under the theme "Cooperatives for a Peaceful World". Although the world is…
Read moreOn May 19, 2026, Consumer Cooperatives Worldwide (CCW) organized a hybrid General Assembly, during which elections for President and Executive Committee took place. The delegates of the General Assembly re-elected Prof. Petar Stefanov – President of Central Cooperative Union (CCU) - Bulgaria as President of CCW…
Read moreThe CCW Executive Committee held a meeting on 5 March 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted by Central Cooperative Union - Bulgaria. The meeting took place in the framework of the Cooperative Leadership Forum of the Balkans and the Black Sea Region, which gathered 45 cooperative leaders from 19 countries across Europe…
Read more2026: Cooperatives with a Common Vision for Partnership On March 5, 2026, the Cooperative Leadership Forum of the Balkans and Black Sea Region was held in Sofia under the auspices of Consumer Co-operatives Worldwide (CCW) and hosted by Central Cooperative Union, Bulgaria. The Forum was distinguished by the…
Read moreThe 2025 issue of the World Cooperative Monitor report explores the economic and social impact of the largest cooperatives and mutuals worldwide, providing rankings of the Top 300, sector rankings, and employment data. The World Cooperative Monitor is produced by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) with…
Read moreThe United Nations General Assembly has adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182, recognising the vital role of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic and social development worldwide. Following the success of the International Years of Cooperatives in 2012 and 2025, the resolution “calls for the proclamation of an…
Read moreA historic merger is a fact in the UK, between co-op societies with more than 160-year-history! Central Co-op, Midcounties Co-operative and Chelmsford Star Co-operative have merged and the result is the official launch of OurCoop, the new co-operative society formed through the merger of . This historic development…
Read moreOur Czech member - Coop Czech - received great recognition by winning in the Digitalisation category at the European Commerce Awards 2025. The awards, organised by EuroCommerce, celebrate outstanding achievements in retail and wholesale across Europe and highlight the sector’s vital social and economic…
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