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The right to repair

Opinion
Igangværende (updated on 23/03/2023)
Reference: 
INT/1015-EESC-EESC-2023-01158-00-00-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Thierry LIBAERT (France)
Co-rapporteur: 
Emilie PROUZET (Employers - GR I/France)
Plenarforsamling: 
579 -
Jun 14, 2023 Jun 15, 2023

The main objective of this initiative is to encourage consumers to use consumer goods for a longer time, by repairing defective goods and by purchasing more second-hand and refurbished goods. It will entail the adoption of a proposal for an amendment of the Sale of Goods Directive and possibly a separate new legislative proposal on the right to repair.

The core role of trade and investment in meeting and implementing the sustainable development goals (own-initiative opinion)

Opinion
Vedtaget on 07/12/2017
Reference: 
REX/486-EESC-2017
Rapporteur: 
Jonathan PEEL (United Kingdom)
Co-rapporteur: 
Christophe QUAREZ (Workers - GR II/France)

The 2030 UN Agenda, or the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, will be one of the top global priorities over the next 15 years, yet it received very little mention in the Commission Communication "Trade for all". Trade is specifically mentioned with regard to nine SDGs (but only once in the MDGs). UNCTAD estimate that, to meet the 17 goals and the 169 targets, at least an extra US$2.5 trillion a year will need to be found - effectively from the private sector. This opinion would seek to look into this further and aim to evaluate how much of that will need to come through trade and investment.

Udvalgets udtalelse: The core role of trade and investment in meeting and implementing the sustainable development goals (own-initiative opinion)

More sustainable food systems (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Opinion
Vedtaget on 25/05/2016
Reference: 
NAT/677-EESC-2016-0232
Rapporteur: 
Mindaugas MACIULEVIČIUS (Lithuania)

In the past few years, civil society has been increasingly concerned about the environmental and social impact of food production and consumption. At the request of the Dutch EU Presidency, the EESC is preparing an exploratory opinion on how to achieve sustainable food systems in a resource-constrained world. The opinion takes a holistic and comprehensive approach, looking at the interdependence of food production and consumption as well as fostering inter-sectoral cooperation.

Udvalgets udtalelse: More sustainable food systems (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Circular Economy Package

Opinion
Vedtaget on 27/04/2016
Reference: 
NAT/676-EESC-2016-00042-00-01-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2015) 593 final 2015/0272 CODCOM(2015) 594 final 2015/0274 CODCOM(2015) 595 final 2015/0275 CODCOM(2015) 595 final 2015/0275 CODCOM(2015) 596 final 2015/0276 CODCOM(2015) 596 final 2015/0276 CODCOM(2015) 614 final COM(2015) 614 final
Rapporteur: 
Cillian LOHAN (Ireland)

The EESC fully backs the objective of switching to a greener, resource-efficient and circular economy. It is happy to see that the Commission has come forward with a broader set of proposals covering all the stages of the product lifecycle compared to the previous circular economy package; however, it raises concern over the lower level of ambition, which is likely to lead to lower economic and environmental benefits.

Udvalgets udtalelse: Circular Economy Package

Consumer Protection and over-indebtedness

Opinion
Vedtaget on 29/04/2014
Reference: 
INT/726-EESC-2014-00791-00-00-AC-TRA
Plenarforsamling: 
498 -
Apr 29, 2014 May 30, 2014

Over-indebtedness has grown with the financial crisis, the rising cost of living and use of cash credit. However, it has not been properly addressed at EU level. The EESC wants that an appropriate uniform procedure is put in place including verification of claims, a European framework for usury or preventive measures.

Udvalgets udtalelse: Consumer Protection and over-indebtedness

Collaborative or participatory consumption: a sustainable model for the 21st century

Opinion
Vedtaget on 22/01/2014
Reference: 
INT/686-EESC-2013-2788
Rapporteur: 
Mr Bernardo Hernández Bataller (Diversity Europe - GR III / Spain)
Plenarforsamling: 
495 -
Jan 21, 2014 Jan 22, 2014

The opinion familiarizes the public with the phenomenon of collaborative consumption (CC). The document presents the conceptual approach and describes briefly best practices in CC. The EESC proposes also a general strategy for the sound development of CC in the EU. Given that CC covers mostly bottom-up initiatives, studies are needed before the appropriate regulations, rights and responsibilities of all the stakeholders involved can be established.

Udvalgets udtalelse: Collaborative or participatory consumption: a sustainable model for the 21st century

Downloads: 

Presentation of EESC Opinion in Madrid 9.4.2014 - Programme

Presentation of EESC Opinion in Barcelona 10.4.2014 - Programme

Article presse - El Pais

Présentation de l'avis du CESE à Madrid le 9.4.2014 - Programme

Présentation de l'avis du CESE à Barcelone 10.4.2014 - Programme

Towards more sustainable consumption: industrial product lifetimes and restoring trust through consumer information

Opinion
Vedtaget on 17/10/2013
Reference: 
CCMI/112-EESC-2013-1904
Rapporteur: 
Mr. LIBAERT (Diversity Europe - GR III / France)
Co-rapporteur: 
Mr. HABER (Employers - GR I/France)

Planned obsolescence is associated with a form of industrial production that relies on a minimum renewal rate for its products. Although product renewal is necessary, certain abuses need to be addressed. The EESC would like to see a total ban on products with built-in defects designed to end the product's life.

Towards more sustainable consumption: industrial product lifetimes and restoring trust through consumer information

Downloads: 

Infopack CCMI/112

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