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,…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From 8 to 15 November 2025, the 40th Development Education (DE) Ruby Batch took place in Bangkok, Thailand, marking a significant milestone in ACCU’s long-standing commitment to developing cooperative leadership…
BANQUE RAIFFEISEN LUXEMBOURG HOSTS A FORWARD-LOOKING CONFERENCE ON LUXEMBOURG’S DEMOGRAPHIC FUTURE On 13 November, Banque Raiffeisen inaugurated the first edition of its new annual conference on the theme “Tomorrow Starts…
Around 400 representatives from all sectors of the Raiffeisen cooperative system followed the invitation of the Raiffeisen Association on November 18 to the large closing event “Cooperatives – Together Strong”…
