During his first visit to the European Commission in Brussels on 11 July, France Active chairperson Pierre-René Lemas met with Ulla Engelmann, Unit Head for Clusters, Social Economy and Entrepreneurship (DG GROW). This first meeting allowed them to discuss the role of France Active in the development of the social and solidarity economy in France as well as its desire to work as a driver for societal transformation at a European level. It was also an opportunity to discuss best practices and cooperation between France Active and the European Investment Fund.