IRU General Meeting 2026 to Take Place in July
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…
208 Years of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen – More Relevant Than Ever
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,…
IRU underscores the role of women-led cooperatives in social justice and resilience at UN CSocD64
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)…
A New Partner in Southeast Asia: NATCCO Joins the IRU Family
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…
Happy New Year 2026 from the IRU
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 and Festive Days from IRU
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…
Cooperative Associations in Dialogue: IRU at the Brussels Jour Fixe
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…
Belgian Cooperative Monitor: strengthening cooperative identity with insights from KCO and Cera
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…
40th DE Ruby Batch: Five Days of Reflection, Action, and Cooperative Renewal
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…
Tomorrow Starts Today
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…
