Brussels 23 March - In light of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties, the EACB (European Association of Co-operative Banks) – representing 4,050 local and regional banks, 79 million members and 210 million customers (half of EU population) - reaffirms its support and commitment to the European project, in line with the co-operative banks’ values and their role in the European economy, as follows:
The co-operative banks’ form of enterprise is enshrined in the European Treaties and is reflected in the Statute for a European Co-operative Society. Our principles are:
'The Future of Europe' will be the focus of Panel 3 at the 7th Convention on Co-operative Banks in Brussels on the 28th March 2017. To download the full programme and to register, please visit the dedicated webpage.
EACB Press Contact:
Head of Communications & Research: Elisa BEVILACQUA (Tel.: +32 2 286 98 42), e.bevilacqua@eacb.coop
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