Cirkulær økonomi

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Omstillingen til en cirkulær økonomi står højt på EØSU's dagsorden som en løsning på, hvordan klimakrisen kan bekæmpes, og vores planet beskyttes. For civilsamfundet er det en stor mulighed, da det kan bidrage til at:

  • øge det europæiske erhvervslivs konkurrenceevne
  • fremme bæredygtig økonomisk vækst
  • skabe nye jobs.

Den "take-make-waste"-model for produktion og forbrug, der stadig præger vores økonomi i dag, resulterer ikke blot i, at ressourcer spildes, men undergraver også kampen mod klimaændringerne. Modsat den lineære økonomi er en cirkulær økonomi en regenererende og genoprettende model med fokus på at skabe og fastholde økonomisk værdi, tackle globale udfordringer som klimaændringer, tab af biodiversitet og forurening og samtidig skabe et økonomisk udbytte.

Den gode nyhed er, at den cirkulære omstilling allerede er i gang i praksis. Civilsamfundsinteressenter, herunder virksomheder, fagforeninger, den akademiske verden og vidensamfund, ungdomsorganisationer, NGO'er og andre interessegrupper, er i gang med at udvikle og gennemføre mange cirkulære initiativer på lokalt og regionalt niveau. Udnyttelse af cirkulære løsninger og lederskab fra relevante interessenter er Europas bedste mulighed for at fremskynde omstillingen til en cirkulær økonomi.

Den europæiske interessentplatform for cirkulær økonomi er et sådant eksempel. Det er et fælles initiativ, der blev etableret af EØSU og Kommissionen i 2017 for at bringe interessenter inden for den cirkulære økonomi i Europa sammen. Den interessentdrevne platform støtter Europas omstilling til en cirkulær økonomi gennem fremme af dialog, videndeling og udveksling af bedste praksis.

  • Igangværende (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Reference
    INT/1113-EESC-2025-03939-00-00
    Employers - GR I
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    605
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    The exploratory opinion examines how to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the protection of local communities by regulating short-term rentals, mitigating over-tourism, strengthening connectivity, and promoting sustainable, inclusive tourism across Europe.

  • Igangværende (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Reference
    INT/1112-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Austria
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    This exploratory opinion on the request of the Cyprus Council presidency is focused on the implementation of the Startups and Scaleup Strategy, with particular emphasis on the forthcoming European Innovation Act (EIA), planned for 2026. The EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy seeks to make Europe the leading hub for launching and expanding global technology-driven companies, including deep tech ventures. 

  • Igangværende (updated on 18/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
    Reference
    TEN/862-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    604
    -
  • Vedtaget on 17/07/2025 - Bureau decision date: 05/12/2024
    Reference
    ECO/660-EESC-2025-00091
    Plenary session number
    598
    -
    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Recommendations of organised civil society to address the cost-of-living crisis
    • Record of Proceedings ECO/660
  • Vedtaget on 23/10/2024 - Bureau decision date: 18/01/2024
    Reference
    NAT/928-EESC-2024
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Ireland
    Plenary session number
    591
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    In this opinion, the EESC stresses that the alignment of the circular economy and bioeconomy is crucial for sustainable development and calls for a strong, interlinked strategy to foster innovation, support rural jobs, and ensure the EU stays competitive within planetary boundaries.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Aligning the circular economy and the bioeconomy at the EU and national level
    • Record of proceedings NAT/928
  • Vedtaget on 14/02/2024 - Bureau decision date: 23/01/2023
    Reference
    NAT/894-EESC-2023
    Employers - GR I
    Hungary
    Workers - GR II
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    585
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    Microplastics are persistent, very mobile, and hard to remove from nature. Microplastics are widespread in the world and in the human body, and a cause of growing concerns. Plastic pellets are found in water and soil, including agricultural lands, and harm ecosystems and biodiversity. Plastic pellets are the one of the largest sources of unintentional microplastic pollution.

    For the first time, the European Commission proposes measures to prevent microplastic pollution from the unintentional release of plastic pellets.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastics pollution
  • Vedtaget on 13/12/2023 - Bureau decision date: 25/01/2023
    Reference
    ECO/612-EESC-2023-00848
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Greece
    Plenary session number
    583
    -

    One of the main conclusions of the 8th Cohesion Report is that although cohesion and convergence among regions in the European Union has improved, there are still remaining gaps especially in less developed regions related with their territorial characteristics. EU islands, mountain areas and sparsely populated areas still face many challenges on their growth and income and disparities exist.

    In these regions, there are still a lot of gaps in terms of employment and investment, social exclusion is evident and gender disparities have not diminished.

    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Main challenges faced by EU islands, and mountainous and sparsely populated areas
  • Vedtaget on 25/10/2023 - Bureau decision date: 13/06/2023
    Reference
    NAT/912-EESC-2023
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Ireland
    Plenary session number
    582
    -
    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Revised monitoring framework for the circular economy
  • Vedtaget on 25/10/2023 - Bureau decision date: 25/04/2023
    Reference
    NAT/907-EESC-2023
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Hungary
    Plenary session number
    582
    -
    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Revision of the EU waste framework Directive
  • Vedtaget on 13/07/2023 - Bureau decision date: 25/01/2023
    Reference
    NAT/891-EESC-2023
    Employers - GR I
    Spain
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Ireland
    Plenary session number
    580
    -
    Download — Udvalgets udtalelse: Sustainable water management and climate emergency: circular and other solutions for the EU agri-food system in a future "Blue Deal"