The European Commission has published a proposal for a new regulatory framework for batteries and waste batteries, aiming to establish minimum sustainability requirements for all batteries placed on the EU internal market. The EESC supports the proposed measures, however, it calls for more precise and workable governance instruments to implement the new regulation, with the involvement of all stakeholders.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change (CCMI) believe that the present and future of critical raw materials resilience is of essential concern to EU's organised civil society. For this reason, and because the Commission's Action Plan represents a step forward by providing a clear roadmap with initiatives and actions to be taken at EU level, overall the EESC recommends that the European Parliament and the Council support this approach.
This study aims to set a framework for the legal recognition of the Rights of Nature in the EU legal order, as a prerequisite for a different and improved relationship between human beings and Nature. This aim should be possibly accomplished through the development of a EU Charter on Fundamental Rights of Nature.
The core mission of the EESC Sustainable Development Observatory (SDO) is to promote sustainability in the EU by advancing economic prosperity, social inclusiveness and environmental responsibility in an integrated and balanced way. Its members come from a wide range of interest groups, with expertise in all areas of our work and extensive outreach with civil society organisations across European Member States.
Members on the future of housing and public spaces in the EU
Guest articles by Laura KLITGAARD (The Danish Society of Engineers - IDA), Signe HELLEDI (Cycle Superhighways), Nils Thor ROSTED (Amager Resource Centre), and Gustavo GHIDINI (Movimento Consumatori)
Interview with rapporteur Elena-Alexandra CALISTRU on Measures for a resilient, cohesive and inclusive European economy (EESC opinion ECO/661)
Comments on three years of war in Ukraine and President Trump's first days in office;
Reports on our recent elections and 2024 work programme;
Interview with rapporteur Alain COHEUR on EESC opinion INT/1044 on 'Combatting poverty and social exclusion: harnessing the power of the social economy and socio-economic innovations'.
Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - February 2025
Protecting the most vulnerable in European societies
In this issue:
Our members reflect on ways for protecting the most vulnerable in European societies;
Guest articles by Carlos SUSÍAS RODADO (European Anti Poverty Network), Sirpa RAUTIO (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights), Rocío URÍAS MARTÍNEZ (European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless) and Rainer HUB (National Network for Civil Society in Germany);
Report on our recent conference on intergenerational solidarity in the EU;
Interview with rapporteur Pietro Vittorio BARBIERI on the new EESC opinion on 'Caregivers'.
Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - October 2024
