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  • Georgia: Transparency of foreign influence law incompatible with the EU path

    Statement by
    Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee and Dimitris Dimitriadis, President of the EESC's Section for External Relations
    Organisation
    European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    On 17 April 2024, Georgia's Parliament passed the "Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence" in its first reading, reintroducing a previous text that was suspended a year ago. We are deeply concerned by this discriminatory initiative targeting civil society organisations, including employers' associations, trade unions and media. 

  • One Year in Office of President Röpke: Civil Society is a force for change in EU and beyond

    Reference number
    23/2024

    Today, EESC marks the first year in office of President Oliver Röpke, who was elected in April 2023, alongside Vice-Presidents Laurenţiu Plosceanu and Krzysztof Pater. Since then, the EESC has launched several landmark initiatives, including progressively integrating EU candidate countries, empowering youth, and advocating for gender equality. Committed to transforming the EESC into a unique gateway between citizens, civil society and the EU institutions, President Röpke will continue to work together with EESC Members to advance the reform agenda towards a more inclusive, transparent and equal EESC.

  • Continuing the success story of EU enlargement – Bringing benefits to the Western Balkans in advance of accession

    GRAND PLAZA HOTEL & CONGRESS CENTER
    Slovenska cesta 60
    Ljubljana
    Slovenia

    The Western Balkans Civil Society High-Level Conference will bring together EESC members, organised civil society representatives from the Western Balkan countries, and members of organised civil society and officials from Slovenia. It will mark 20 years of the biggest EU enlargement thus far, and 20 years since Slovenia joined the Union. The conference will be organised in close cooperation with and support from our partners and will complement the EESC’s work, such as the Western Balkans Civil Society Forum, which the EESC has organised every two years since 2006. The event will provide an opportunity for participants to exchange views on the needed reforms in the Western Balkans and in the EU to maintain enlargement policy as one of the most important EU success stories. It will also be an opportunity to discuss the current situation of civil society in the region and the need for its better inclusion in the accession process. The participants will adopt conclusions addressed to national authorities and European institutions.

  • President Röpke in Moldova: Disinformation is a weapon for foreign powers to harm our societies

    The EESC President Röpke discussed the fight against disinformation with the Moldovan government, civil society, and local activist in Gagauzia, a region particularly affected by Russian disinformation. He also officially presented the EESC initiative to integrate the representatives of the EU candidate countries, including from Moldova, in the work of the Committee. 

  • EESC President Oliver Röpke signs the La Hulpe Declaration: European Pillar of Social Rights must remain a top priority for the EU and its candidate countries

    During today's signing ceremony, President Röpke stressed the importance of promoting social rights and inclusive policies in the EU and candidate countries through the European Pillar of Social Rights. A fair and equitable society requires commitment and investment, he said.

  • President Oliver Röpke Speech on "Building a Strong Social Europe across Borders" at La Hulpe Conference

    Speaker
    Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
    Organisation
    EESC

    The European and Economic and Social Committee has always been a strong ally in elaborating and implementing the Social Pillar and safeguarding sustainable competitiveness. A regular and meaningful dialogue with civil society can only strengthen the EESC´s commitment to a strong European Social model. 

    President Oliver Röpke Speech on "Building a Strong Social Europe across Borders"
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  • Allies in defence of democracy: Presidents Röpke and Lula da Silva meet for the first time in Brazil

    As one of the first EU leaders to visit Brazil in 2024, President Oliver Röpke concluded a successful mission to the country. The EESC visit reaffirmed Brazil's strategic partnership with the EU, strengthening political ties with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and re-establishing relations with the civil society.  

  • Joint Statement on EU-Brazil Civil Society Round Table

    Statement by
    Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee and Minister Alexandre Padilha on behalf of Sustainable Economic and Social Development Council of Brazil (CDESS)
    Organisation
    European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Sustainable Economic and Social Development Council of Brazil (CDESS)

    Following the meeting of the Sustainable Economic and Social Development Council of Brazil (CDESS) and the European Economic and Social Committee, held in Brasília, 9-10 April 2024, the President of the EESC, Oliver Röpke and Minister Alexandre Padilha, representing the CDESS, decided to work towards the establishment of a new EU-Brazil Civil Society Round Table.

  • EESC steps up relations with the Brazilian civil society, reinforcing EU's strategic partnership with Brazil

    On 9 April, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee, Oliver Röpke signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the newly established Sustainable Economic and Social Development Council of Brazil (CDESS), represented by Minister Alexandre Padilha. The memorandum strengthens cooperation between the EU and Brazilian civil societies on environmental, economic and social issues, reaffirming Brazil's strategic partnership with EU and promoting renewed democratic dialogue.

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