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26/09/2023
Revitalising EU economic governance: EESC's vision for success

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has presented a set of crucial recommendations in response to the Commission's proposed legislative package reforming the European Union's economic governance framework. While the EESC appreciates the intention of simplifying the framework, it advocates for critical adjustments to the proposal. These recommendations come at a pivotal moment, underlining the need for a balanced, adaptable, and sustainable approach to economic governance within the EU. 

Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion
25/09/2023
EESC's evaluation sheds light on progress made by Member States in the mid-term implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted in plenary an evaluation report on the implementation of the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), a critical temporary instrument – introduced in February 2021 – of EUR 723.8 billion in loans and grants available to support reforms and investments undertaken by the Members States to emerge stronger and more resilient from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion
22/09/2023
EESC rapporteurs María del Carmen Barrera Chamorro and David Sventek
Cohesion policy 2.0: navigating towards a stronger, more inclusive Europe

At the request of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) offers an insightful perspective on the future of cohesion policy. Against the backdrop of evolving challenges such as the pandemic, climate change and digital transformation, the Committee's exploratory opinion highlights key recommendations to shape a "cohesion policy 2.0" that is more adaptable, socially focused and responsive to the needs of European citizens and regions. 

Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion
20/07/2023
EESC calls for stronger deposit protection, harmonisation and proportionality to strengthen EU banking system

In the wake of recent banking crises in the US and the Credit Suisse case, the EESC has reviewed the Commission's proposal to reform the Bank Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance framework (CMDI). Among other measures, the Committee calls for protecting the interests of smaller and local banks, depositors and taxpayers, and coordinating the CMDI package with the future reform of the State aid Regulation.

Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion
14/06/2023
EESC suggests new innovative revenue streams for the EU budget 

The EESC provided its policy recommendations for a new generation of own resources for the EU budget. The opinion urged the Commission to first and foremost further develop the new set of rules that would govern corporate taxation in the EU (BEFIT). The EESC also suggested considering an EU-wide tax on digital transactions and an additional levy targeting companies importing products from third-country manufacturers that do not ensure proper protection of workers.

Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion
27/03/2023
EESC comments on Commission's proposals to simplify the listing requirements on public markets and review the European Market Infrastructure Regulation

On 23 March, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted two opinions on the Commission's latest proposals to further develop the EU's Capital Markets Union. Regarding the Listing Act, the Committee recommends that the full listing documentation be published in the national languages to empower local retail investors and help the development of a national retail investment base.

Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion
15/12/2022
The financial dimension of gender equality still a blind spot in EU policies
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67/2022

The European Economic and Social Committee held a plenary debate on the role of finance and public recovery policies in promoting gender equality and the economic empowerment of women in the EU. The discussion was linked to the adoption of two opinions: one on a gender-based approach to budgeting and investing and the other on how Member States can improve the way in which the direct and indirect measures proposed in their Recovery and Resilience Plans (RRPs) affect gender equality.

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