Sven Giegold

Month: December 2011

Commission proposal on European social entrepreneurship funds: a milestone for the recognition of the social and solidarity economy

The European Commission today adopted a proposal on social entrepreneurship funds. Commenting on the proposal, Green financial spokesperson and shadow rapporteur on this legislative file Sven Giegold said: “With this proposal Commissioner Barnier lays the foundations for the recognition and promotion of the social and solidarity economy.  Currently, at least 7% of all jobs in […]

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