Den europæiske grønne pagt

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Den 11. december 2019 lancerede Kommissionen den europæiske grønne pagt, der var en styrkelse af EU's tilsagn om at gøre noget ved de klima- og miljørelaterede udfordringer, som er denne generations helt store opgave. Målet med den europæiske grønne pagt er at omdanne EU til en moderne, ressourceeffektiv og konkurrencedygtig økonomi, der sikrer, at:

  • der ikke er nettoudledning af drivhusgasser i 2050
  • den økonomiske vækst afkobles fra ressourceanvendelsen
  • intet menneske og intet sted lades i stikken.

For at realisere målene i den europæiske grønne pagt gennemfører EU en omfattende pakke af initiativer, herunder politiske og lovgivningsmæssige forslag, og udvikler og moderniserer finansieringsinstrumenterne.

EØSU har efterlyst en "grøn og social pagt", idet det har understreget den tætte forbindelse mellem den grønne pagt og social retfærdighed. Det er vigtigt at høre alle interessenter for at gøde jorden for fremtidens bæredygtige og konkurrencedygtige virksomheder i et sundt miljø.

Den europæiske grønne pagt har et stærkt fokus på investeringer og finansiering af den grønne og bæredygtige omstilling. Den grønne pagt er Europas livslinje ud af covid-19-pandemien. En tredjedel af investeringerne på 1,8 mia. EUR fra genopretningsplanen NextGenerationEU og EU's 7-årige budget finansierer den europæiske grønne pagt. Denne saltvandsindsprøjtning til finansieringsmulighederne skal vende krisen til en mulighed for at forandre Europas fremtid.

EØSU spiller en vigtig rolle i at overvåge gennemførelsen af initiativerne og aktionerne forbundet med den europæiske grønne pagt. EØSU udarbejder udtalelser og arrangerer aktiviteter (se sidemenuen til venstre på denne side) for at sikre, at EU-institutionerne tager det organiserede civilsamfunds synspunkter i betragtning, og at initiativerne knyttet til den grønne pagt er forenelige med de økonomiske, sociale og samfundsmæssige forhold i praksis.

Alle EØSU's sektioner og CCMI beskæftiger sig med den europæiske grønne pagt som følge af dens horisontale og altfavnende karakter.

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    Reference
    SOC/659-EESC-2020
    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work
  • Vedtaget on 02/12/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Reference
    SOC/636-EESC-2020
    Workers - GR II
    Lithuania

    This opinion is being prepared at a time where the shift to a low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever and where new "green" occupations emerge and existing jobs need to be "greened". This implies needs for new skill sets, which necessitate updated curricula or even new qualifications across education and training levels. These new "green skills" can range from very technical and job-specific skills to "softer" skills such as responsible use of resources, which can be relevant across occupations, levels of hierarchy and sectors. While the "greening" of the economy creates skill needs, particularly in specific sectors such as energy and resource efficiency, construction and manufacturing, moving towards a circular economy creates "green" skill needs across the board.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Towards an EU strategy for enhancing green skills and competences for all (own-initiative opinion)
  • Vedtaget on 29/10/2020 - Bureau decision date: 28/05/2020
    Reference
    ECO/520-EESC-2020
    Workers - GR II
    Malta

    This additional opinion updates and complements the proposals made in the original ASGS opinion, adopted in February this year. The EESC welcomes the step forward towards embracing a more social, inclusive and sustainable economic model, particularly given the economic and social effects of COVID-19. To support the economic recovery and public investment, and in support of a digital and green transformation, the EESC believes that a revision of the Stability and Growth Pact, flexibility in state aid rules and a rethink of tax policy is necessary. Well-resourced public health measures and social security systems are likewise of vital importance. The EESC also welcomes the Commission's proposals for Next Generation EU and sees the ASGS as an opportunity for the EU to shift towards an economic model that gives equal weighing to both economic and social objectives.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: The Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2020 (additional opinion)
  • Vedtaget on 27/10/2020 - Bureau decision date: 18/02/2020
    Reference
    SOC/637-EESC-2020
    Workers - GR II
    Lithuania
    Download — Information memo: Updated skills agenda
  • Vedtaget on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 09/06/2020
    Reference
    SOC/655-EESC-2020
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Poland
    Workers - GR II
    Portugal
    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: ESF+/Amended proposal
  • Vedtaget on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 02/04/2020
    Reference
    NAT/794-EESC-2020
    Workers - GR II
    Germany
    Employers - GR I
    Hungary
    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Digitalisation and Sustainability – status quo and need for action in civil society perspective (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)
  • Vedtaget on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 02/04/2020
    Reference
    REX/532-EESC-2020
    Workers - GR II
    Germany

    Key points

    Global supply chains (GSC) are key and complex in economic activities across the world and in global trade. Economic growth, job creation and entrepreneurship are also contested by evidence of negative implications for working conditions as well as for sustainability in some supply chains.

    The COVID-19 crisis has unveiled the serious downfalls related to highly fragmented and undiversified supply chains. It exposed the vulnerability of workers' health and safety, and it highlighted violations of human rights. Trade will have to play a key role in promoting a sustainable economic recovery. However, stronger instruments need to deliver on a socially and environmentally responsible business, trade and investment agenda.

    GSC need to become more resilient, diversified and responsible, and ambitious actions need to ensure they contribute to a fairer economic and social model, based on sustainability and decent work.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Sustainable supply chains and decent work in international trade (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)
  • Vedtaget on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Reference
    CCMI/176-EESC-2020
    (Poland
    (Belgium

    Securing sustainable access to raw materials, including metals, industrial minerals and construction raw materials, and particularly Critical Raw Materials (CRM), is of high importance for the EU economy. However, the EU is confronted with a number of technological and environmental challenges along the entire production value chain of primary and secondary raw materials.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Digital Mining in Europe: New solutions for the sustainable production of raw materials (own-initiative opinion)
  • Vedtaget on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Reference
    REX/531-EESC-2020
    (France
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  • Vedtaget on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Reference
    NAT/791-EESC-2020-EESC-2020-01349
    (Ireland

    This opinion deals with three of four megatrends at the heart of the new Commission priorities: climate change, biodiversity loss and globalisation. While the European Green Deal will result in higher environmental standards with, for instance, stricter climate change targets, it is important that all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are not undermining these improvements by contributing to deforestation or biodiversity loss in other countries. As one of the world's largest importer of energy, agricultural goods and raw materials, the EU has contributed to deforestation and biodiversity loss in other countries.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Compatibility of EU trade policy with the European Green Deal (own-initiative opinion)