Human rights are a cornerstone of European integration and one of the world most important values, its democratic heritage and its conscience. Protection of human rights symbolises a beacon of hope, a call for action, setting a high standard by which we judge the width of our generosity, the depth of our compassion, and the breadth of our humanity.

This publication offers focused information on two fields—social and circular economy—that together can play an important role in a shift towards a sustainable, fairer and more democratic European Union. By introducing social enterprises to the circular economy, we can strengthen the benefits of both and create new multiplier effects. To combine social values taking into consideration communities, democratic decision-making and investing for the common good while following the path of the circular economy,