On 4 July 2026, cooperatives around the globe will celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) under the theme “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World.” The theme highlights the important role…
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The IRU – International Raiffeisen Union is pleased to announce that its General Meeting 2026 will take place in July, bringing together members from across the global Raiffeisen network. As…
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On 30 March, we celebrate the 208th birthday of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen – a fitting moment to reflect one of Europe’s most influential social reformers. His cooperative principles of self‑help,…
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Last evening, IRU had the great honor to be part of the centenary celebration of our member Banque Raiffeisen in Luxembourg – a milestone marking 100 years of cooperative banking,…
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The IRU – International Raiffeisen Union participated in a high-level online side event held in the framework of the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD64)…
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We are very proud to welcome the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) as a new member of the IRU – International Raiffeisen Union network. With NATCCO joining our community, we are…
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We begin the new year with warm greetings to all our members, partners, and friends around the world. May 2026 bring health, confidence, and renewed opportunities for cooperation. As we…
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Merry Christmas from the IRU As the year comes to a close, we would like to wish all our members, partners, and friends around the world a Merry Christmas and…
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European-level legislation increasingly shapes the operating environment for cooperative enterprises. Topics such as sustainability reporting requirements, supply chain due diligence, and a possible “28th Regime” in European company law are…
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2025 marks the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives, a timely moment to spotlight Belgium’s evolving cooperative landscape. Cooperatives are not just businesses; they are enterprises that put people before…
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