At its annual conference in Brussels, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) pointed out that the EU must do more to tackle energy poverty and protect its vulnerable citizens. The time has come to set out a clear strategy with an unequivocal commitment at all levels.
Adopting a human rights approach to water management, boosting investments in infrastructure and technologies, introducing water consumption labels and price restructuring are among the key recommendations of the six EESC opinions on water adopted at its July plenary. They make up the first wave of EESC proposals for a comprehensive water policy for Europe under its Blue Deal initiative. On 26 October, the EESC will present its Call for an EU Blue Deal to the EU institutions and stakeholders.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) welcomed representatives from civil society organisations from candidate countries at its July plenary session, announcing the initiative to appoint Honorary Enlargement Members and invite them to participate in the daily advisory work of the Committee
In a plenary debate with Commission Vice President Dubravka Šuica, the EESC asked the Commission to present a new strategy for older persons before the end of the current mandate
Young people should receive the same pay and social security benefits as other workers, including the same minimum wages, which is still not the case in all Member States
At its June plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) recommended reforming the EU's electricity market by liberalising where possible and regulating where necessary. Main priority: guarantee an affordable basic energy supply at regulated prices.
На 12 юни ЕИСК стартира първата си проява, посветена на борбата с дезинформацията, поставяйки началото на кампания за повишаване на осведомеността преди изборите за Европейски парламент през 2024 г. По време на проявата, в която участваха видни личности от гражданското общество, медиите и младежките организации, беше подчертана необходимостта от подход „от долу нагоре“, основан на силна мрежа на гражданското общество за борба с дезинформацията по места. Политическата осведоменост и солидната законодателна рамка, заедно с независимите медии обаче също са от решаващо значение в борбата срещу проникването на фалшиви новини.
Lack of media coverage, problems in reaching citizens, financial difficulties and uncertain political follow-up were among the ECI issues discussed at the European Economic and Social Committee.
