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37 pages
Social Media have clearly altered the nature of civil society and also have an impact on democratic and political engagement, particularly among civil society organisations.
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2013Συμμετοχική δημοκρατία
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09/04/2013
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Staffan Nilsson
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EESCThe organisation of the annual ECI Day - which I hope will remain a landmark in years to come with more and more partners on board - is also clear proof of our commitment to initiate dialogue on this tool. Last year's event was only a small seminar to celebrate the launch of the ECI process, but it attracted many people.
We have also supported the ECI process by hosting technical working groups on the online signature collection software, bringing together IT experts and ECI organisers to see what can be improved on (participants will hear about the ongoing work during the afternoon's panel).
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48 pages
This book argues that civil society, by which we mean associations, interest groups and the employers’and union organisations, is an essential pillar of democracy. During meetings with representatives of organised civil society, the writer has gathered a series of examples of how they have made their voices heard in the EU.
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2013
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13 pages
This report examines the extent to which European citizens engage in participatory
democracy, and the extent to which they believe that political decision-making can be
influenced through their own actions and through those of civil society organisations.
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2013
23/01/2013
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Staffan Nilsson
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EESCThe EESC believes that there is much more to European citizenship, and that a political system such as the EU must cultivate and strengthen the political, social and cultural dimensions of the Union. If we want people to feel truly connected to Europe, we need to develop their ability to exercise political power ("power" in the sense of participation in governance). We can develop that ability by providing knowledge about the political system and using mechanisms that allow for participation from the bottom up.
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Staffan Nilsson`s opening speech at the YourEurope2013 open space event
30/11/2012
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Luca Jahier
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Inaugural speech by President Luca JAHIER
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Presentation by Zaharias Ioannides
Presentation by Panayotis Gkofas
Welcome speech by Mr Moiseos
Speech by Ms Pantelakis
Speech by Mr Frydman
Speech by Mr Michaelides
Speech by Mr Perikleous
Speech by Mr Georgiadis
10/09/2012
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Staffan Nilsson
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EESCWe were all happy when the European Commission designated 2013 as the European Year of Citizens. Citizens play a central role in Europe’s future and integration. What could be more appropriate and timely to dedicate a European Year to them?
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Staffan Nilsson's opening remarks at the Liaison Group meeting
01/06/2012
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Staffan Nilsson
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EESCThis conference is very timely; demographic trends pose major challenges to the labour market. It suffers from structural problems. Young people, in particular, find it difficult to gain a footing in the labour market, despite skills they have. It is not only the case in Europe. It is also a major problem in Tunisia, where the demographic trend is the opposite: it is a very young population with high skills and no jobs.
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President`s conclusions at the ETF Coroprate Conference 2012
21/05/2012
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Staffan Nilsson
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EESCOn the eve of the European Summit on 23 May, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee once again calls for leadership, clarity and resolve in order to ensure the future development of the European Union.
08/05/2012
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Civil Society Day at the EESC, Brussels
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