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Recycling and the recovery of strategic raw materials from waste should be stepped up, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). This would reduce the waste going to landfill, but would also help the EU to lessen its dependence on third countries for raw materials.
In two new opinions adopted at its October plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for key reforms to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy, based on sustainable growth and a balanced fiscal approach to supporting green and digital investments. The EESC underlines the key role of NextGenerationEU, the EU’s COVID-19 recovery instrument, and calls for similar instruments to be included in the new long-term EU budget.
В становище, прието по време на октомврийската пленарна сесия, се посочва, че местните общности, особено онези в близост до ядрени инсталации, и националните организации на гражданското общество следва да могат да изразяват позициите си и да получават необходимата подкрепа за тази цел. Тежестта на обработката на ядрените отпадъци не трябва да се прехвърля на бъдещите поколения и следва да се използват техники за рециклиране, когато това е възможно.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)is urging the European Union to boost its investment in secure connectivity, resilient infrastructure, and supply chains to ensure it stays competitive in the rapidly evolving field of general-purpose AI (GPAI). These measures are seen as essential in maximising the benefits of generative AI in line with European values, needs, and fundamental rights.
Геотермалната енергия е важен източник на енергия, който все още не е достатъчно разработен. Въпреки че ползите от нея продължават да са неоценени, е ясно, че тя представлява надежден източник на енергия, който може да допринесе за стратегическата автономност и сигурността на Европа.
In a recent set of recommendations adopted in October, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) called for immediate measures to combat climate change, while highlighting the economic opportunities it also presents. By investing in sustainable practices and promoting a collaborative global approach, the EU can mitigate the risks associated with climate change.
The European Economic and Social Committee will host the 2024 Connecting EU seminaron 17-18 October 2024 , which will this year address the urgent need to preserve independent and impartial journalism in the context of mounting political pressures and the rapid rise of generative AI.
From October 1-2, 2024, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke, participated in the highly anticipated Athens Democracy Forum (ADF) 2024, an event hosted by the Democracy and Culture Foundation in association with The New York Times. This year’s theme, "A Moment of Truth," addressed pressing global challenges to democracy as more than 50 nations worldwide faced national elections.
Европейският икономически и социален комитет (ЕИСК) признава, че чистият водород е важен градивен елемент в прехода към възобновяеми енергийни източници, и заявява, че предназначените за него инфраструктура, финансиране и правомощия трябва да бъдат внимателно планирани