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  • 1 Feb 2012
    Ref: 04 2012
    EESC gives new momentum to European energy policy In a bid to advocate its proposal for the European Energy Community as a means of achieving a common EU energy policy, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and European think-tank Notre Europe brought together prominent EU decision makers, stakeholders and civil society representatives at a major conference.
  • 19 Jan 2012
    Ref: 03 2012
    Cuts alone will not pull Europe out of economic mire, says Danish Minister for European Affairs Denmark wants a responsible, dynamic, green and safe Europe: that was the message sent by Nicolai Wammen, Danish Minister for European Affairs, at the plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee when it met today to discuss the priorities of Danish EU Presidency.
  • 18 Jan 2012
    Ref: 02 2012
    Towards a truly European energy policy: take the bull by the horns, says the EESC Concerned about the dismal progress being made in completing an internal market for electricity and gas, the EESC bleakly pointed out that only 10% of electricity transited between countries, consumers were unable to choose an operator established abroad possibly offering more attractive terms, energy poverty was increasing, network planning was largely a national business, and the EU did not negotiate with supplier countries as a single bloc, putting member states and the EU at a disadvantage.
  • 18 Jan 2012
    Ref: 001 / 2012
    Priorities of the Danish EU Presidency at the EESC January plenary session At the 477th plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee, on January 19, the Danish Minister for European affairs, Nicolai Wammen, will detail Denmark's priorities for the EU presidency. EESC Members, gathered for a two-day plenary session, will not miss this opportunity to point out areas where ambitious action by the Presidency is most urgently needed.
  • 20 Dec 2011
    Ref: 125 2011
    EESC WELCOMES CONTINUATION OF THE FOOD AID SCHEME The European Economic and Social Committee welcomes the political agreement reached on 15 December within the Council of Agriculture and Fisheries that guarantees the continuation of the food aid programme in 2012 and 2013. However, it deeply deplores the uncertainty about the scheme's continuation after 2013 and encourages the Commission to use its right of initiative to draw up a new proposal. The EESC backs the "aid for the needy" scheme to continue from 2014 onwards.
  • 14 Dec 2011
    Ref: 123 2011
    EESC Employers' Group calls for a European growth strategy The grim reality of recession will demand a tribute in terms of jobs lost, it will also hamstring our capacity for innovation, and waste the potential for creativity of the coming generations, said participants of the conference on "The role of European investments for companies and employment in the future financial perspectives" held yesterday in the European Economic and Social Committee. The challenges that lie ahead can only be beaten through a strategy jointly agreed at EU level, they concluded.
  • 14 Dec 2011
    Ref: 124 2011
    Weak public debate on nuclear stress tests fails to reassure citizens At a joint conference organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission on Monday, EU officials, EESC members and stakeholders grappled with challenging issues relating to nuclear safety. The event took place in the wake of the publication by the European Commission of the interim report on stress tests on nuclear power plants in the EU. It concluded that lack of information and participation by the public could affect the overall credibility of the exercise unless greater efforts were made.
  • 12 Dec 2011
    Ref: 122/2011
    More Europe is the only way out of the crisis "More Europe, a new Europe will require a fundamental pooling of resources and sharing of responsibilities", said Mr. Nilsson, specifying that this could only be achieved if Member States respected fiscal discipline in the framework of the so-called "six pack", the agreed reform package. However, the austerity/growth deadlock can only be broken if these commitments are accompanied by stability bonds, proper regulation of the financial sector and, crucially, a long-term strategy for assuring sustainable growth. In this regard, the institutions have already developed a tool to generate confidence, not just for the markets, but, what is more important, for citizens: the Europe 2020 strategy, where the focus is on proper implementation.
  • 7 Dec 2011
    Ref: 121 2011
    2011 EESC Civil Society Prize: Translating EU values into action On 7 December, at the plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee, the 2011 Civil Society Prize was awarded to three civil society organisations. The prize was created to reward excellence in civil society initiatives that foster European values. This year's first prize went to the Erasmus Student Network, a student association which has supported young Erasmus students and promoted student mobility since 1989.
  • 30 Nov 2011
    Ref: 2011/120
    "What future for Europe?" More solidarity and better governance to save the Community project On 29 November 2011, the EESC Employees' Group held an extraordinary meeting in Paris, attended by Jacques Delors, former European Commission President, and representatives of the main French trade unions. On the agenda was a debate on the future of Europe, the effects of the crisis on employment and the attack launched on social protection systems. The presentation of a study on a "low-carbon" industrial policy for Europe provided the opportunity for a discussion on re-launching the Union's industrial policy.

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  • 31 Jan 2012
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    On the road to United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development "Rio+20"

    Watch the promotional clip with Staffan Nilsson and Hans-Joachim Wilms about the EESC conference of 7-8 February 'Go sustainable, be responsible! European civil society on the road to Rio+20' (EN+DE).

    Go sustainable. Be responsible!
    "We may need short term decisions to overcome the crisis, but we want our leaders to keep the long-term perspectives of sustainability!
    It is cheaper to prevent and create rather than repair, which often is much more complicated!"
    say Staffan Nilsson and Hans-Joachim Wilms who invite you to to take the road with us to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development called "Rio+20"

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  • Issue Date: January 2012
    EESC info January 2012
    IN THIS ISSUE

    • More Europe: the only way out of the crisis
    • Laying the ground for Rio+20
    • Action on Nepal
    • Towards the low-carbon revolution
    • Young businesses sidelined
    • 2011 Euromed Summit in Istanbul
    • 6th meeting of the European Integration Forum
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