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

    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.

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

    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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.  

The President's agenda

26/04/2024

Participation in the high-level European stakeholder exchange on social and affordable housing in Europe

29/04/2024

Meeting with Mr Karácsony, Mayor of Budapest

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