Protecting cooperative members, guaranteeing their rights.
Your Right, Our Fight.
Faced with opaque governance or decisions that seem unfair, a member can quickly feel isolated and powerless. The statutes are complex, internal procedures are discouraging, and the fear of reprisal is often real.
It is in these moments that the OETC intervenes, to break your isolation and give you the tools to assert your rights. We are an independent European entity that stands by your side.
Our Strategy: Prevent, Protect, Progress
Transparency is not achieved merely by intervening in problems, but by building a widespread culture of accountability. This is why the OETC's action is based on an integrated strategy that operates on three complementary and synergistic levels: preventing abuse before it occurs, protecting members when their rights are violated, and advancing the entire European cooperative system towards higher standards.
This is our comprehensive approach to real and sustainable change.
The OETC's Three Pillars of Action
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PREVENTING: Education and Knowledge
We believe that an informed member is the first and most effective defense against mismanagement. We provide guides, analyses, and training tools to make every member aware of their rights and the mechanisms of governance.
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PROTECTING: Protection and Direct Support
When a right is violated, we act. Through our legal assessment, our network of experts, and our strategic support, we offer concrete help to members to confront conflicts, defend themselves, and restore legality.
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PROGRESSING: Advocacy and Institutional Dialogue
We transform individual cases into a driving force for systemic change. We collect data, engage in dialogue with European institutions, and use our voice to promote legislative reforms and a culture of transparency at the continental level.
We analyze the facts with technology. We bring your voice to the institutions. We use media attention to achieve justice. We turn the action of one into a victory for all.
For Cooperatives
Good governance is a choice that defines a cooperative's identity. Our "OETC - Governance Compliant" label certifies a commitment to the highest standards of transparency and participation, distinguishing management teams that place the values and rights of their members at the core of their mission.