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Civil Society Days 2016

Living together in our Europe
Brussels
Belgium

These Days are a symbol of the cooperation between the EESC and the members of the Liaison Group representing European civil society organisations and networks.

This year, it will focus on migration and on how Europe can be made more open and adapt to what needs to be seen as a structural change.

In a time in which news relate daily crisis and problems to which we are obviously not prepared, it is clear that Europe must move from management by crisis to management by foresight and anticipation. Europe must cast on this phenomena and problems a wider and deeper vision, based on an open debate and a reflexion rooted in our common values and capable of frankly coping with the problems that our societies face.

31/05/2016 01/06/2016

How to make SDGs Europe's Business - A Multi-Stakeholder Approach

Brussels
Belgium

On 30/31 May the Committee is co-organising together with the Dutch presidency and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network an event  “How to make the SDGs Europe’s Business? – A Multi Stakeholder Approach”.

30/05/2016 31/05/2016

Open Day 2016

Europe's Day - Open Day of the European Institutions - Come and discover Europe!
Cultural Event
Brussels
Belgium

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will be opening its doors to the general public between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

This year, the EESC is focussing on what civil society organisations are doing in response to the migration crisis in Europe.

Under the common interinstitutional slogan of “United in diversity”, the Committee will also showcase its work on economic and social policy for the European Union, its work on sustainable development and its efforts to support participatory democracy in Europe and throughout the world.

On the day’s programme are a variety of information stands, fun activities for all, a photo booth, a children’s corner and musical events.

28/05/2016

Plenary session 25-26 May 2016

Plenary Session
Brussels
Belgium

517th Plenary Session - On 25 May 2016, debate on the future of ACP-EU relations, 
in conjunction with the adoption of opinion REX/455 with Joseph Chilengi 
President of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (ECOSOCC) and Neven Mimica 
Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development.

On 26 May 2016, debate
 
with
 
Patrick Bernasconi, 
President of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council.

25/05/2016 26/05/2016

6th meeting of the EU Advisory Group for the EU-Central America Association Agreement

Meeting
Brussels
Belgium

During the meeting, the Commission representative provided information about the implementation of the project on labour standards delivered in cooperation with the ILO in El Salvador and Guatemala. The Commission also informed about preparations for meetings with Central America planned for 15-17 June in Honduras, in particular meeting of the intergovernmental Board on Trade and Sustainable Development. The EU Advisory Group then discussed preparations for the civil society meetings with Central America, which this year will include a workshop on market access, a joint meeting of the Advisory Groups and an open Civil Society Dialogue Forum. In the afternoon, a video-conference with Central American partners took place to discuss preparations for joint meetings.

24/05/2016

Smart cities project: study visit in Lisbon, Portugal

Meeting
Lisbon
Portugal

On 20 May 2016, the EESC's TEN Section project delegation carried out a study visit in Lisbon to gain first-hand knowledge of some of the extremely interesting smart city projects that have been set up in the city.

The Lisbon region boasts a high concentration of companies involved in high-level technology and research, with approximately 333 000 companies headquartered in the region.

The delegation had the opportunity for a study visit to learn more about the Sharing Cities lighthouse project.

20/05/2016

24th meeting of the European Economic Area Consultative Committee

JCC Meeting
Vaduz
Liechtenstein

The 24th meeting of of the European Economic Area Consultative Committee took place in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) on 19-20 May 2016.

 

The members of the Committee discussed the latest developments in EEA and well as EU/EFTA issues. The Consultative Committee adopted two resolutions on the following topics:

  • Labour Mobility in the EEA
  • Better regulation to support businesses and protect workers in the EEA
19/05/2016 20/05/2016

This is Europe, this is now

Cultural Event
Brussels
Belgium

Exhibition of photographs taken by the British photojournalist Giles Duley

 

In the framework of a cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Giles Duley is capturing the stories of the refugees arriving on the Greek island of Lesvos.

 

Mr Duley will take part at the opening and present his work in person

28/04/2016 20/05/2016

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