Co-operative banks: a model for more sustainable and inclusive growth

This event will gather academics, researchers, policy makers, representatives of co-operative banks and relevant stakeholders to share their thoughts, reflections and exchange views on their expectations for the future. * How is the crisis changing the banking landscape? * Why are co-operative banks different from the other banks? * How can they contribute to stability and to a sustainable financing of the local economies? This will also be an apportunity for participants to hear about the latest research on co-operative banks. Moreover, Sven Giegold, MEP, who is hosting the event, will present in “avant-première” the Greens European Programme for a social and solidarity-based economy in Europe.