is founded on the principles of solidarity and collective involvement in a process of active citizenship.
generates high quality jobs and a better quality of life, and offers a framework suited to new forms of enterprise, work and responsible consumption.
plays an important role in regional and local development and social cohesion
is socially responsible
is a factor of economic democracy
contributes to the stability and pluralism of markets
Contributes to key European Union’s priorities and strategic objectives, such as: smarter, sustainable and inclusive development, social cohesion, full employment and the fight against poverty, participatory democracy, better governance, sustainable development etc.