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13 Dec 2012
Rethinking education Ongoing References: SOC/476 Referral - COM(2012) 669 final Rapporteur: Soares (Workers - GR II / Portugal) Co-rapporteur: Trantina (Various interests - GR III / Czech Republic) -
13 Dec 2012
EESC opinion: Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings Adopted References: CESE 1802/2012 - SOC/467 Referral - COM(2012) 286 final Rapporteur: Ouin (Workers - GR II / France) Plenary Session: 485 - 12 Dec 2012 - 13 Dec 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 44, 15.02.2013, p. 115–118 -
12 Dec 2012
EESC opinion: European Year of Mental Health Adopted References: CESE 1774/2012 - SOC/472 Own-initiative Rapporteur: Schlüter (Various interests - GR III / Germany) Plenary Session: 485 - 12 Dec 2012 - 13 Dec 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 44, 15.02.2013, p. 36–43 -
12 Dec 2012
EESC opinion: UN Convention – Rights of Persons with Disabilities Adopted References: CESE 1468/2012 - SOC/464 Own-initiative Rapporteur: Vardakastanis (Various interests - GR III / Greece) Plenary Session: 485 - 12 Dec 2012 - 13 Dec 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 44, 15.02.2013, p. 28–35 -
15 Nov 2012
EESC opinion: Articles 11(1) and 11(2) of the Lisbon Treaty Adopted References: CESE 766/2012 - SOC/423 Own-initiative Rapporteur: Jahier (Various interests - GR III / Italy) Plenary Session: 484 - 14 Nov 2012 - 15 Nov 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 11, 15.01.2013, p. 08–15 The Committee considers it vital to develop practical proposals for action to ensure that the various EU institutions act, within their respective remits, to frame suitable measures for implementing Article 11(1) and (2) TEU.To this end, the EESC put forward a set or recommendation which, on the basis of a monitoring and rationalisation of existing processes, could facilitate a bigger structured implication of civil society organisations. The EESC should help to organise, along with all other relevant stakeholders and the EU institutions in particular, a large-scale annual event that would offer shared input to the agenda of EU priorities. -
15 Nov 2012
EESC opinion: Towards a job-rich recovery Adopted References: CESE 1279/2012 - SOC/463 Referral - COM(2012) 173 final Rapporteur: Bischoff (Workers - GR II / Germany) Plenary Session: 484 - 14 Nov 2012 - 15 Nov 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 11, 15.01.2013, p. 65–70 -
14 Nov 2012
EESC opinion: Participation of older people in society Adopted References: CESE 1526/2012 - SOC/448 Own-initiative Rapporteur: O'Neill (Various interests - GR III / United Kingdom) Plenary Session: 484 - 14 Nov 2012 - 15 Nov 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 11, 15.01.2013, p. 16–20 With this opinion the EESC wants to highlight all forms of older peoples' participation in society. It recommends eliminating any barriers to their involvement and fostering their contribution. This means: increasing the offer of adapted learning for older people, namely on ICT, encouraging them to work until the retirement age and possibly beyond, provided that work environments and contractual arrangements meet their needs, valuing their role as volunteers, in particular as informal care givers, and recognising them as important consumers of goods and services. -
14 Nov 2012
EESC opinion: Roma citizens Adopted References: CESE 1566/2012 - SOC/447 Own-initiative Rapporteur: Topolánszky (Various interests - GR III / Hungary) Plenary Session: 484 - 14 Nov 2012 - 15 Nov 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 11, 15.01.2013, p. 21–26 The findings of the study commissioned by the EESC and carried out in 27 Member States show that there is widespread frustration and distrust among the Roma community and civil society organisations. It seems that the National Roma Integration Strategies (NRIs) have not met the growing expectations of the Roma.
The instruments and resources available appear insufficient to compensate for the continuing negative impact of discrimination and exclusion. The EESC feels that a rights-based approach is needed and emphasises that organised civil society, including Roma organisations and lobbies, must be fully involved throughout the development of NRISs (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation). -
19 Sep 2012
EESC opinion: Posting of workers Adopted References: CESE 1387/2012 - SOC/460 Referral - COM(2012) 131 final - 2012/0061 (COD) Rapporteur: Janson (Workers - GR II / Sweden) Plenary Session: 483 - 18 Sep 2012 - 19 Sep 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 351, 15.11.2012, p. 61-64 The Commission proposal for a directive on the enforcement of the directive on posting of workers is one of the proposals intended on the one hand to strengthen the rules on posting of workers and on the other to codify the existing legislation governing the right to take collective action in cross-border situations. The EESC welcomes the intention to enforce the existing directive, focusing on better implementation and effective administrative cooperation among Member States. The original Directive plays a key role in promoting a climate of fair competition between all service providers (including those from other Member States) by guaranteeing both a level playing-field and legal certainty for service providers, service recipients, and workers posted for the provision of services. -
18 Sep 2012
EESC opinion: Eradicating domestic violence against women. Adopted References: CESE 1416/2012 - SOC/465 Own-initiative Rapporteur: Soares (Workers - GR II / Portugal) Plenary Session: 483 - 18 Sep 2012 - 19 Sep 2012 (Summary Plenary Session) OJ C 351, 15.11.2012, p. 21-26