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As self-governing antiracist initiative of people with and without experiences of flight and racism, we are engaged in diverse
forms of solidarity-based economic activity. For many years for instance, we organised the antiracist purchase in Hennigsdorf as way of resistance
against the voucher system. Here, the discriminating vouchers could be exchanged for cash. We also organise housing, participation in the public

In order to tackle the multiple crises, a radical transformation of our economic system is necessary. In many places, different alternative economic models are already discussed and tried out, movements arise. On this panel, we link degrowth, solidarity economy and the work of unions. What chance do practical projects of alternative economies have in the surrounding growth economy? Does solidarity economy need macro-economic degrowth concepts in order to gain a certain stability, or are solidarity companies the answer to missing growth in the global North?

SSE appears as a sign of hope; it is possible to build a more just, less predatory and more democratic world. But it is not only necessary that the SSE ceases to be minority and wide; it is also very important to be able to respond to current challenges in Europe. This round table will attempt to delimit and define these concepts showing there is another economy conceptualization based on multitude of emanating experiences.
This session will last until 10:45 AM.

At this closing plenary, we reflect upon the congress and discuss ideas for the future. We start out with two presentations of the main results of the regional forum initiatives and the transformation forum. With four speakers from different backgrounds, we then shed light on various threads of the conference. Did we bring the different strands of solidarity economy together? What are limitations to spreading it further? How to better disseminate our solidarity practices and cooperative networking to improve our impact and influence ?

The role of Solidarity Economy compared with other economies will be discussed against the background of the current crisis in Southern Europe.  The discussion will focus on both new and more established initiatives and projects.  It will also address the relationship of alternative approaches to the possibilities and the constraints of economic policies. A thorough presentation of Southern European Projects will take place in its own Forum and will be followed up with in-depth workshops, which in turn link into this podium.

This Forum will include speakers from urban initiatives, who are especially focussed on alleviating the current crisis.  Also people from the rural areas who can give a model for resilient economic structures. Due to the current situation there are predominantly projects from Greece, but there will also be speakers from Spain and Portugal. There will be specific examples from the following sectors: agriculture, health, emergency help during crises and educational/culture.  We will endeavor to present the networking situation.