French version below Cooperatives: The Future of a Resilient and Inclusive Economy At the event Fostering Europe’s Prosperity and Industrial Transformation: Cooperatives as Drivers of Change, organized in LaVallée, cooperative leaders, policymakers, and researchers gathered to discuss the role of cooperatives in shaping a sustainable future. LaVallée—a former laundry—has transformed into a thriving cultural hub, embodying the spirit of cooperatives: driving change, creating jobs, and building strong communities.  Across Europe, cooperatives are proving to be key players in the social economy, fostering shared prosperity in energy, housing, agriculture, digital markets and more. Yet, challenges persist. Funding remains difficult, legal frameworks are lacking in some countries, and visibility is still too…