(Madrid, October 1, 2014) .- The Spanish Business Confederation of Social Economy (CEPES) welcomes the fact that the political groups of the Congress recognized, in the discussion of Proposition of Law 'Support for the activities of entrepreneurs social ', that the figures of the' social enterprise 'and' social entrepreneur 'areSocial Economy own formulas.
"From CEPES highlight the interest shown by the political groups by analysis of these new business realities and integrate them within the framework of the Social Economy," noted the CEPES president, Juan Antonio Pedreño.
The president of the management of the Social Economy has stated that "the Law 5/2011 leaves a door open in its provisions to incorporate new business figures, as might be that of 'social enterprise' which, as the Commission says are agents Social Economy. "
So he pointed Pedreño, "it is necessary to establish a comprehensive and thorough debate, to incorporate these features in the Social Economy Act and ensure that those who promote these businesses are entrepreneurs committed to the principles and values "?"?that mark the European Commission and Social Economy entities not pursue advertising proceeds or tax benefits, in line with the arguments of some members. "
Therefore, CEPES president agrees on the need to open more dialogue to reach a consensus on the terms 'social enterprise', 'social entrepreneur' as most exposed groups of parliamentarians abstained or voted against the proposal CiU. Only PNV and UPyD votedPlease note: although they made some criticism of the bill to the same extent that shares CEPES.
Definition of 'social enterprise'
The term 'social enterprise' was created by the Community institutions by the end of 2011 and the European Commission identifies according to three major criteria in Spain are encompassed within the Law 5/2011 which defines the Social Economy: the action of the company aims to achieve a social objective, benefits reinvested in the social order and organization is based on democratic, participatory and oriented to social justice principles.
