site.btaOver 12 Mln People in EU Work in Solidarity Economy, Says Vice President Iotova

At the opening of the 12th European Forum on Social and Solidarity Economy, taking place in Bankya between 15 and 17 October, Vice President Iliana Iotova said that over 12 million people and four million enterprises and companies (nearly 6% of all working people within the EU) are involved and work in the field of social and solidarity economy. The data are from a study commissioned by the European Commission and implemented by the European Innovation Council and SME Europe in all 27 EU countries, noted Iotova.