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New Justice, Rights and Values Fund

Vedtaget on 18/10/2018
Reference: 
SOC/599-EESC-2018-02950
Referral: 
COM(2018) 383 final 2018/0207 CODCOM(2018) 383 final 2018/0207 CODCOM(2018) 384 final 2018/0208 CODCOM(2018) 384 final 2018/0208 COD
Rapporteur: 
Jean-Marc Roirant (Diversity Europe - GR III / France)
Plenarforsamling: 
538 -
Oct 17, 2018 Oct 18, 2018

The Justice, Rights and Values Fund is a much-needed instrument for the promotion of EU values, fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law, and in support of a vibrant and diverse civil society. Overall funding should be increased to EUR 1.4 billion, and innovative funding tools be used to reinforce civil society participation and capacity. 50% of the different strands should be earmarked for civil society organisations, and funding for litigation in support of civil society organisations defending fundamental rights be supported. Synergies should be found with programmes supporting media freedom.

EESC opinion: New Justice, Rights and Values Fund

The Union's budget and the rule of law

Vedtaget on 18/10/2018
Reference: 
SOC/598-EESC-2018-02955-00-01-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2018) 324 final 2018/0136 COD
Rapporteur: 
Jukka Ahtela (Employers - GR I / Finland)
Plenarforsamling: 
538 -
Oct 17, 2018 Oct 18, 2018

The EESC welcomes the proposal for economic corrective measures regarding Member States that commit serious violations of the rule of law in Europe, and recommends that the interdependence between democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law is better reflected.  The Commission should develop further channels for debate on Article 2 TEU values, and should include the EESC in this work. The EESC reiterates its call for the creation of a system of regular and independent monitoring of the implementation of these values in the Member States.

EESC opinion: The Union's budget and the rule of law

Financing of civil society organisations by the EU

Vedtaget on 19/10/2017
Reference: 
SOC/563-EESC-2017-01953-00-01-ac-tra
Rapporteur: 
Roirant (Diversity Europe - GR III / France)
Plenarforsamling: 
529 -
Oct 18, 2017 Oct 19, 2017

In this own-initiative opinion the EESC calls on the European institutions to promote a positive image of CSOs, preserve their independence and strengthen their capacity for action.
Beside a detailed diagnosis of the situation and role of civil society organisations, the EESC presents 26 recommendations for better civil dialogue and access to resources, including ideas for the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework.
The EESC finds that financing of CSOs is essential for participatory democracy and that the article 11 of the TEU on structured dialogue with civil society must be properly implemented. It calls also for the establishment of an EU Ombudsman on civic space freedoms and of a European fund for democracy, human rights and values within the EU.

EESC opinion: Financing of civil society organisations by the EU

Impact of the social dimension & the European Pillar of Social Rights on the Future of EU

Vedtaget on 19/10/2017
Reference: 
SOC/564-EESC-2017-02692-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM/2017/0250 finalCOM/2017/0251 finalCOM(2017) 206 final
Rapporteur: 
Bischoff (Workers - GR II / Germany)
Co-rapporteur: 
Ahtela (Employers - GR I/Finland)
Plenarforsamling: 
529 -
Oct 18, 2017 Oct 19, 2017

Delivering on balanced economic growth and social progress should be the guiding principle for the debate on the social dimension of Europe. A clear road map for the implementation of European Pillar of Social Rights is advisable with clear assignment of tasks coupled with accountability. The social dimension debate is connected to the debate on deepening the EMU. Social policy has to be embedded in a different EU economic policy. A strong EU can shape globalisation and digitalisation to the benefit of all.

EESC opinion: Impact of the social dimension & the European Pillar of Social Rights on the Future of EU

European control mechanism on the rule of law and fundamental rights

Vedtaget on 19/10/2016
Reference: 
SOC/536-EESC-2016-01275-00-01-ac
Rapporteur: 
Moreno Diaz (Workers - GR II / Spain)
Co-rapporteur: 
Topolánszky (Diversity Europe - GR III/Hungary)
Plenarforsamling: 
520 -
Oct 19, 2016 Oct 20, 2016

Alarming political decisions have shown that the EU lacks adequate instruments to safeguard fundamental values and the rule of law. A new European mechanism on the rule of law and fundamental rights is needed. The mechanism should include a regular assessment of Member States in a governance "policy coordination cycle", similar to the European Semester. The EESC should play an active role, as this will make for strong civil society involvement. The mechanism must be based on indicators, taking into account the indivisibility of fundamental economic, social and cultural rights and civil and political rights.

 

 

EESC opinion: European control mechanism on the rule of law and fundamental rights

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