摘要：This paper is about Cooperative enterprises in the European Union (EU) and how they fulfill the needs and aspiration of their members and stakeholders. It considers the contribution that they make to European economy and society. Additionally, a detailed discussion is provided for the impacts of a probable Cyprus' integration to the EU on the Turkish Cypriot co-operative movement. In this study, the following sections will take place: - Introductory part related to concept and importance of cooperatives. - History of cooperatives in the European Union. - Principles of cooperatives. - Development of cooperatives in the European Union. - Impacts of Cyprus-EU integration on Turkish Cypriot cooperatives. - Conclusion.
