👉 During the second Macro-Regional Citizen Agora (EESC, 17 December 2024) organise by European House Budapest, CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest moderated a working group session on the European Cross-Border Associations #ECBA Directive proposal. 💡 In the framework of EU Macro-Regional Strategies #MRS, participants confirmed the potential of ECBAs to 💪 empower Civil society stakeholders #CSOs and non-profit organisations #NPOs across (common) borders and structure cross-border 🤝 cooperation and EU cohesion. 📖 Fore more info, you can read the discussion paper drafted by CEDAG: https://lnkd.in/gFk8NCZU
CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest
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Founded in 1989, CEDAG aims to provide a voice for the associative sector in Europe.
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Non profit organisations make a huge impact in improving the lives of citizens across Europe in fields as diverse as elder care, protection of the environment, cultural activities, health and consumer protection, tourism, anti discrimination, youth and sport and many more. Their contribution to the European economy in terms of GDP, job creation, innovation and training is significant. CEDAG’s main mission is to defend and promote the interests of this diverse and multifaceted sector in decision making at the European level, and to support its civil society at national level with information and advice, and activities to strengthen the community of non-profit organisations across countries and across borders. As a result, a major focus of our work is advocating for civil dialogue to be established and practiced by public authorities across Europe. We work towards a vision of a pluralist society, where participatory democracy and active citizenship help to bridge the legitimacy gap between decision makers and citizens which is increasingly apparent in modern representative democracies, not least the EU. We are supported by financial contributions from members, and through project work. CEDAG is an independent, organisation and is not affiliated to any political party or ideology, trade union, religious belief or any public or private body. CEDAG’s membership covers a majority of EU Member States, and extends beyond the borders of the EU. Its vocation is to respond to the needs of civil society, and is therefore not bounded by political borders. It welcomes and supports members from across the European continent.
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CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest will participate in the Second Macro-Regional Citizen Agora (EESC, 17 December 2024) organised by our member, European House (HG). Our President, Mathieu de Poorter will moderate the Working Group session on the Directive proposal on European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) to discuss connections and synergies with Macro-Regional Strategies. More information and Registration on https://lnkd.in/eTrNyVHm
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SSE - Social Services Europe is organising a 🚀 Webinar on AI in Social Services 🎫 More Info & boarding Registration: https://lnkd.in/e7diTrRN
🚀 AI in Social Services: Opportunities, Skill Investments, and Regulatory Frameworks 🚀 The future of social services is here, and AI is leading the way! Join our webinar on 27th November 2024 to explore how AI is transforming service delivery, enhancing personalization, and driving efficiency. Key discussions include: AI opportunities and case studies Critical skill investments Regulatory frameworks for ethical AI use 💻 Register now: https://bit.ly/3BIhOLu #AIWebinar #SocialServicesInnovation #AIRegulation #DigitalSkills
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💡 CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest contributed to the following Q&A document to objectively answer key ❓addressed by Member States on the proposal for a Directive on European Cross-Border Associations (#ECBA). Feel free to get in touch as CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest continues to support national non-profit organizations and associations #NPOs and Member States in explaining and promoting the ECBA Directive.
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Ursula von der Leyen envisions a #prosperous, democratic and #competitive #EU, Mario Draghi focuses on major #investments to maintain the EU’s competitiveness on the global market. Both aim to preserve EU’s unique model. To help achieve these goals, we need to unleash the power of the #SocialEconomy by enabling the full potential of ethical and cooperative banks, microfinance institutions, and philanthropy to invest in key sectors by revising key EU programmes like #InvestEU. Why not foster investments from citizens as well as philanthropic organisations into key local businesses operating in #greenenergy, #digitalinfrastructure and #housing? This would allow social economy organisations, specifically micro and small enterprises, to access and manage their resources democratically and flourish in these crucial sectors. This is a chance for the EU to get closer to its citizens by helping them become participants and investors in the changes the EU needs, strengthening its democratic practices at the same time. Check one of the examples here: https://lnkd.in/euDmtWUx Let’s blend diverse approaches and unleash the full potential of #SocialEconomy. Let’s enable citizens to be part of the Transition the EU needs: a green, fair and industrially strong EU. Democratic and people-centered investment, one more reason to: ⏩ Secure the full implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan. 💼 Assign responsibility for Social Economy to one Commissioner 🤝 Renew the Social Economy Intergroup #PeopleBeforeProfit AIM - Association Internationale de la Mutualité/International Association of Mutuals CECOP CEPES Confederación Empresarial Española de la Economía Social ConcertES ESS France FEBEA - European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers Eurodiaconia Diesis Network ENSIE NETWORK The Wheel Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association ADV Romania TechSoup Coompanion Microfinance Centre European Microfinance Network
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🇪🇺Today, CEDAG is happy to participate in the General Assembly of Social Economy Europe with the participation of Vice President and Minister of Labor and Social Economy of Spain, Yolanda Díaz 🗳️It is the opportunity to elect a new Executive Board and plan ahead for a stronger European social economy 🛣️Time to look ahead on the future of the European social economy and their enterprises in the new term of European institutions. More info: https://lnkd.in/eFVPGs93 #PeopleBeforeProfit
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CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest supports Social Economy Europe campaign & memorandum for: ➡️The renewal of the Social Economy Intergroup of the European Parliament. ➡️The appointment of commissioner for Social Economy. ➡️The implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan. 👍#PeopleBeforeProfit Endorse the SEE Memorandum & more info: https://lnkd.in/eFVPGs93
📢 If you are a 🇪🇺 candidate and you share our social and economic approach, discover more about how you can show your support to the #SocialEconomy⬇️ 📰 Read our memorandum & sign the manifesto to keep boosting Social Economy in the UE! 👉🏼https://lnkd.in/eFVPGs93 AIM - Association Internationale de la Mutualité/International Association of Mutuals CECOP CEPES Confederación Empresarial Española de la Economía Social ConcertES ESS France FEBEA - European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers Eurodiaconia Diesis Network ENSIE NETWORK The Wheel Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association ADV Romania TechSoup ALLEANZA DELLE COOPERATIVE ITALIANE
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🚨 About the audition of CEDAG by the HCVA Haut Conseil à la vie associative (#FRANCE) on the recognition of associations in Europe.
Driven by social justice, I am passionate about advising, developing, representing and advocating for sustainable & inclusive enterprises and organisations.
🎙 Le HCVA Haut Conseil à la vie associative (Commission juridique) a aujourd'hui auditionné le CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest sur la reconnaissance des associations sur le plan européen. 💡 L'occasion pour Patrick Debucquois et moi-même de présenter les travaux et la vision du CEDAG sur la définition de l'intérêt général en Europe et en Belgique et la contribution des associations et autres organisations à but non-lucratif, ainsi que sur l'opportunité et les perspectives européennes de reconnaissance des services sociaux d'intérêt général. 🙏 Merci au #HCVA pour cet honneur et la reconnaissance du CEDAG comme forum d'échange et de construction de la notion d'intérêt général en Europe. https://lnkd.in/ebexCgvv
Haut Conseil à la vie associative (HCVA) – Associations.gouv.fr
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✏️ CEDAG submitted its own contribution to the public consultation of the European Commission on the Directive proposal on European cross-border associations #ECBA. CEDAG is keeping on its work for a better recognition of non-profit associations and organisations providing services of general interest 💪🏻 https://lnkd.in/dyVm5eB
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📢 27 March 2024, 14h - 15h (CET) - Webinar on European Cross-Border Associations (ECBA) Directive proposal: why does it matter for national social services? ➡ CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest, EASPD - European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities and SSE - Social Services Europe are jointly organising a webinar to explain why this Directive proposal is important for national social services, and how they can act to make their voice heard. See the PDF below for Registration & more information.