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Published In: 2012
36 pages
The European Economic and Social Committee during the Irish Presidency (January – June 2013)
This publication sets out some of the major activities of the European Economic and Social Committee during the period of the Irish Presidency from January to June 2013.
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Published In: 2012
56 pages
Shaping Europe: Recent EESC achievements
The European Economic and Social Committee: a meaningful player in EU and global affairs.
The financial crisis, the EU 2020 strategy (Europe’s core programme for restoring growth and prosperity) and the long-term budget to cover EU initiatives over the next decade: all these challenges make the input and involvement of organised civil society, through the European Economic and Social Committee, more relevant now than ever.
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Published In: 2012
33 pages
The European Economic and Social Committee during the Cyprus Presidency
This publication sets out some of the major activities of the European Economic and Social Committee during the period of the Cyprus Presidency from July to December 2012.
In today’s difficult times, Cyprus’ motivation and commitment to making a long-term contribution to European integration, is indispensable. These are just a few of the credentials that enable us to feel confident that the Cyprus Presidency will be a success.
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Published In: 2012
36 pages
The priorities of the European Economic and Social Committee during the Danish Presidency
The Council of the European Union brings together ministerial representatives of the governments of the EU Member States, meeting in various formations according to the policy area under discussion. The Council’s legislative and political decisions are prepared by a large number of specialised working parties and are fed upwards through the Permanent Representatives Committee to the Council itself. Member State governments in turn chair the Council’s various meetings and represent the Council vis-à-vis the EU’s other institutions and the European Union vis-à-vis the larger world. These presidencies of the Council of the European Union traditionally establish a set of broad political priorities and a work programme.
The Kingdom of Denmark holds the Presidency for the first half of 2012. Its priorities can be found at http://EU2012.dk
This publication sets out some of the major activities of the European Economic and Social Committee during the period of the Danish Presidency from January to June 2012.
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Published In: 2011
36 pages
The European Economic and Social Committee during the Polish Presidency
"I welcome and support the first time ever Polish EU presidency! With the Lisbon Treaty having gone into eff ect not long ago, and in the middle of national budgets’ crisis and global challenges, Poland will play a leading role among EU member states between July and December 2011. The European Economic and Social Committee is there to advise and support the Polish EU residency, based on the grassroots experience of its members and on its long-standing tradition of cooperation with EU presidencies."
Staffan Nilsson, President of the EESC Staffan Nilsson
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Published In: 2011
2 pages
Discover the European Economic and Social Committee
Set up in 1957 by the founding Rome Treaties, the EESC represents all the various economic, social and civic players that make up organised civil society, providing a forum for consultation, information and dialogue where they can air their views.
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Published In: 2011
64 pages
The EESC - A bridge between Europe and organised civil society
"After more than fifty years of the EESC fulfilling its mission as advisory body to the EU institutions, I find this superb metaphor of the Committee as a bridge or, better still, a bridge-builder, to be increasingly apt. What we do here is provide a link between the EU institutions and the people of Europe represented on the Committee by their employers, trade unions and various associations. Our “bridging” role is two-fold: we connect EU legislators and regulators to the Member States’ expertise, acquired at grassroots level, and furthermore we also strive to reach out to more citizens’ organisations at European and national level."
Staffan NILSSON, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
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Published In: 2011
28 pages
President’s work programme and priorities for 2010-2013
"Dialogue and participation. Sustainability and growth. Solidarity and development.
These are the priorities of my presidency, which will form the scope of the Committee’s actions, together with the sections’ work programmes."
(Staffan Nilsson, President of the European Economic and Social Committee)
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Published In: 2011
32 pages
The European Economic and Social Committee during the Hungarian Presidency, January-June 2011
"I welcome and support the first time ever Hungarian EU presidency! With the Lisbon Treaty having gone into effect not long ago, and in the middle of national budgets' crisis and global challenges, Hungary will play a leading role among EU member states between January and July 2011.
Change has become a constant nowadays. Particularly in times of change, we need to take Europeans with us, in all political commitments. Engaging people for a sustainable Europe is my political commitment to ensure maximum civic engagement in Europe’s efforts to foster environmental, economic and social sustainability. I hope the Hungarian EU presidency will encourage
and promote an ongoing dialogue with civil society organisations involved in economic, social, civic and cultural life. (...) The European Economic and Social Committee is there to advise
and support the Hungarian EU presidency, based on the grassroots experience of its members and on its long-standing tradition of cooperation with EU presidencies." (Introduction by Staffan Nilsson, President of the European Economic and Social Committee)
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Published In: 2010
19 pages
Mario Sepi's Term as President: European Economic and Social Committee
"Mario Sepi’s term as president of the EESC
has been marked by an extremely complex
economic situation created by the financial,
economic and social crises of these last years,
not to mention worsening poverty and
marginalisation and, one positive event,
the Lisbon Treaty’s entry into force. ..."