Well, it seems like things are sort of moving in the right direction, the EU has made some moves towards supporting social enterprises, and has issued a formal “definition”. However, lots of loose ends and questions remain- all well summed up in this article here: http://www.socialenterpriselive.com/section/comment/policy/20111017/eu-should-go-all-the-way-supporting-social-enterprise

Next Big date to watch: European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is hosting a discussion on the EU’s Social Business Initiative in Brussels on 18 November with EU Commissioners, Prime Ministers from several member states, MPs and MEPs.