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  • Inaugural speech by SĂ©amus Boland, President of the Civil Society Organisations' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    Conference on 'Strengthening civil society and participatory democracy in the EU: the way forward', Brussels, 25 March 2024, 2:30 p.m.

  • In response to the European Commission's proposals for a comprehensive forest monitoring framework, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued an opinion which includes  cautious welcomes, recommendations, and calls for further review. The EESC emphasizes the need for sustainability, inclusivity, and respect for property rights in the proposed forest data system, while also urging attention to technical limitations and judicial considerations.

  • Debate on 'A strong social strategic agenda for Europe'

    EESC plenary, Thursday 21 March 2024, at 11:15 a.m.

  • Debate on the 2024 European elections through a civil society lens

    EESC plenary, Wednesday 20 March 2024, at 16.30

  • Join us at the European Economic and Social Committee's March plenary in Brussels on March 20-21, 2024, where the 2024 EU elections will be at the forefront of discussions. Featuring key debates on topics such as the future of the Single Market, insights into the 2024 European Elections through a Civil Society Lens, discussions on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and crafting a strong social strategic agenda for Europe.

  • During its February plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) took a firm stance in favour of creating a better business environment for Europe’s SMEs: EU legislation must “think small first” and cut superfluous red tape.

  • Unequal care burden, gender pay and pension gap or cultural stereotypes and norms still make poverty more female than male

  • In a joint response to the European Commission's postponement of the Water Resilience Initiative, representatives of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the MEP Water Group of the European Parliament (EP) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) have sent an open letter to Executive Vice-President Maroš Ĺ efÄŤoviÄŤ, asking the Commission to adopt a comprehensive approach to water and reiterating their call for an EU Blue Deal.

  • On 7 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will award its 14th Civil Society Prize, dedicated to mental health, to five non-profit projects: two from Finland and one each from Italy, Ireland and Slovakia.