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On 19 September, the EESC decided to involve representatives from the civil society of EU candidate countries in the advisory work of the Committee by appointing the "Enlargement Candidate Members (ECMs)". The EESC is now the first EU institution to take such an initiative and open its doors to the candidate countries, facilitating their progressive and concrete integration into the EU. The Members will participate in the preparation of the EESC opinions and Plenary meetings, that focus on enlargement.

As the President of the EESC, I warmly welcome the 2023 State of the Union Address of President Ursula von der Leyen. The speech passed on a strong message of a united Europe that needs to answer the call of history.

On 31 August, President Röpke met with Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament. During their exchange, the Presidents discussed the importance of the upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections, including the possible cooperation and support of the EESC in the campaign to increase voters' turnout.

President Röpke attends the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development

From Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 July, EESC President Oliver Röpke attended the UN High-Level Political Forum, in New York, to discuss sustainable development and the crucial role played by civil society in this process.

The President's agenda

Intervention in the Economic and Social Council of Spain

27/09/2023

Bilateral meeting with Mr Tibor Navracsics, Hungarian Minister for Regional Development

29/09/2023