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In an international
event organized by the Employers of the Social Economy, CEPES, with the
collaboration of the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, on March 17 from
09.30h to 12.00h.
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"Madrid once
again becomes the European capital of the SocialEconomy, bringing together the
highest representatives of the Government of Spain, former ministers,
representatives of the Community institutions and European Governments, the
Autonomous Communities and the deputies who have contributed from their
responsibilities to the development of the Social Economy in the last ten
years, a unique opportunity to thank you for your commitment to this
business model," says Juan Antonio Pedreño, president of CEPES.
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During the event, the
advances and socio-economic impact of Spanish social economy companies will be
valued and made visible after the approval of the Spanish law approved
unanimously and pioneering at the international level.
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The event has the
sponsorship of 11 entities of the Social Economy, thanks to which this
important event can be celebrated in a hybrid way and that can be followed in
Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese. From CEPES we thank COCETA,
GRUPO SOCIAL ONCE; GRUPO COOPERATIVO CAJAMAR, FUNDACIÓN ESPRIU, LABORPAR;
AGRI-FOOD COOPERATIVES OF SPAIN; FEACEM, FAEDEI, FIARE BANCA ETICA, CAJA DE
INGENIEROS and LABORAL KUTXA their collaboration.
Madrid, March 2, 2022.- The Spanish Business Confederation of the Social Economy (CEPES), with
the collaboration of the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, will bring
together the highest political representatives at the state, regional and
international level responsible for promoting this business model since the
Approval of the Spanish Social Economy Law (Law 5/2011 on Social Economy) in
March 2011, pioneer in the international
arena and was unanimously approved in the Congress of Deputies.
The event aims to
highlight and make visible the advances and socio-economic impact of Spanish
social economy companies after the approval of the law and make a public
recognition of the institutional commitment of the personalities
responsible for promoting this business model during the last ten years.
The inauguration will
be in charge of the president of CEPES and Social Economy Europe, Juan
Antonio Pedreño, and the Secretary of State for Employment and Social
Economy, Joaquín Pérez Rey.
At the event, CEPES
is expected to recognize former ministers Celestino Corbacho, Valeriano
Gómez, Fátima Báñez and Magdalena Valerio, as well as the current second vice
president and minister Yolanda Díaz for their contribution to the
development and promotion of this business model in these years.
Likewise, it is
planned to recognize the seven rapporteurs of Law 5/2011, Carles Campuzano
Canadé, Esperanza Esteve i Ortega, Gaspar Llamazares Trigo, Lourdes Méndez
Monasterio, Carmen Quintanilla Barba, Emilio Olabarria Muñoz, and Joan Tardá i
Coma, for their commitment in the approval of this Law unanimously of
parliamentary arc
The event will be
used to analyze the impact that the law is having on the territories, as
regulations regulating the Social Economy in different Autonomous Communities
are subsequently approved. Thus, a colloquium will be held between the Minister
of Economic and Business Development of the Autonomous Community of Navarra,
Mikel Irujo Amezaga; the Minister of Economic Model, Tourism and Work of the
Balearic Government, Iago Negueruela i Vázquez; the General Director of Social
Economy and Autonomous Work of the Region of Murcia, Antonio Pascual del
Riquelme; and the Minister of Employment and Equality of the Xunta de
Galicia, Maria Jesus Lorenzana.
In addition, there
will be the participation of the Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social
Security of Portugal, Ana Mendes; the Minister of Labour and Social Policies of
Italy, Andrea Orlando; the Secretary of State for Social and Solidarity Economy
of France, Olivia Grégoire; and the Second Vice-President of the Government of
Spain and Minister of Labour and Social Economy, Yolanda Diaz. All of them countries
of reference and that have advanced policies of this business model.
On the other hand,
the Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights of the European
Commission, Nicolas Schmit, will present in Spain the European
Action Plan for the Social Economy 2022-2025, approved by the College of
Commissioners on December 8, 2021 and its impact on the Member States.
"Madrid once
again becomes the European capital of the Social Economy, bringing together the
highest representatives of the Government of Spain, former ministers,
representatives of the Community institutions and European Governments, the
Autonomous Communities and the deputies who have contributed from their responsibilities
to the development of the social economy in the last ten years, a unique opportunity to thank you for
your commitment to this business model," says Juan Antonio Pedreño,
president of CEPES.
"Also to make
visible to society and governments around the world, the socio-business reality
of the Spanish Social Economy, a worldwide reference to build a more just,
sustainable and egalitarian society, with leading companies present in all
sectors of activity and that are being key actors for the recovery".
The event is
sponsored by 11 entities of the Social Economy, thanks to which this important
event can be held in a hybrid way and can be followed in Spanish, English,
French, Italian and Portuguese. From CEPES we thank COCETA, GRUPO SOCIAL ONCE;
GRUPO COOPERATIVO CAJAMAR, FUNDACIÓN ESPRIU, LABORPAR; AGRI-FOOD COOPERATIVES
OF SPAIN; FEACEM, FAEDEI, FIARE BANCA ETICA, CAJA DE INGENIEROS and LABORAL
KUTXA their collaboration.
Those interested in
following the event online can register here.
