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Industrial and energy transition

Brussels
Belgium

The event will be divided into two separate parts: the first panel will tackle issues of the immediuate present,  the question of "Challenges and opportunities of energy transition, alleviating the economic and social impact of declining coal". It deals with the direct consequences of the energy transition, of declining coal. The challenges also include the impact of closures of nuclear power plants.

The second panel will deal with the future and how decentralised renewables can revive coal-mining regions. 

The agenda was compiled in close cooperation with the TEN section, and other section presidents were also informed and invited.

07/04/2017

Debate on the future financing of the EU

Debate
EESC, Brussels
Belgium

Exchange of views with Mario MONTI, Chair of the High Level Group on Own Resources, on the findings and recommendations of the High Level Group, organised during the ECO Section meeting on Thursday, 6 April 2017, at the EESC premises in Brussels.

06/04/2017

The counterfeit and pirated products industry

JDE 63, 9.30-13.00
Brussels
Belgium

The hearing is part of the preparation of an own-initiative opinion by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) aiming at shedding some light to major aspects and challenges in relation with this topic. The final Opinion will be transmitted to the European Institutions for consideration.

06/04/2017

Your Europe, Your Say! 2017

Europe at 60: Where to next?
Brussels
Belgium

2017 is a very important year for Europe, as it marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome establishing the European Economic Community, the forerunner of the European Union.

Young people represent Europe’s future, and they will decide the direction of the EU in the years to come. The EESC, as the "voice" of civil society, is eager to ensure that the views, experiences and ideas of Europe’s younger generation are heard.

30/03/2017 31/03/2017

Plenary Session 29-30 March 2017

Main debating chamber, European Parliament
Plenary Session
Brussels
Belgium

524th Plenary Session

Wednesday 29 March 2017:

Debate on the EU's future trade policy, at 3 pm, with the participation of Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade

Debate on cohesion policy post-2020, at 4:30 pm with the participation of Corina Crețu, European Commissioner for Regional Policy

 

29/03/2017 30/03/2017

High-level conference on Improving the Regional Air Connectivity for Europe – a Precondition for Sustainable Economic Growth

Conference
EESC, room JDE62 - Rue Belliard 99, 1040 Brussels
Belgium

On 23 March 2017, the European Economic and Social Committee together with the Committee of Regions and the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU jointly held a high-level conference on "Improving Regional Air Connectivity for Europe – a Pre-condition for Sustainable Economic Growth". While in major hub airports connectivity is usually dependant mainly on increasing capacity, further development of regional connectivity in the EU depends on a number of factors such as airport infrastructure, airline business models, regulatory and economic frameworks and geography. Conference participants attempted to address these factors and provide concrete solutions to what should be done to improve regional air connectivity in a sustainable manner. This event is part of a series of follow up activities that the EESC has been undertaking in support of the implementation of the Aviation Strategy.

23/03/2017

Extraordinary Meeting Group III

La Valletta
Malta

Bringing the EU closer to citizens is a major challenge. Therefore, Group III met in St. Julian's under the auspices of the Maltese Presidency of the EU on 23 March to discuss the role and capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) to voice citizens' concerns and ensure that they are better supported by public authorities.

23/03/2017

Balkan Employers' Round Table - Current Challenges and Future Prospects

Les défis actuels et les perspectives pour les organisations d'employeurs dans la région des Balkans
Ljubljana
Slovenia

The role of business and employers' organisations in Europe, the process of EU accession for the Balkan countries and the place of social dialogue in those countries – these will be the topics discussed at the Balkan Employers Round Table.

It will be a unique opportunity for employers' organisation representatives from the Balkan countries and EU Member States to engage in open discussion, exchange views and network to forge relations for the future.

The event is being held jointly by the Association of Employers of Slovenia and the European Economic and Social Committee's Employers' Group.

22/03/2017

European Consumer Day 2017

Conference
St Julian's
Malta

How could the Digital Single Market benefit european consumers? This year's theme was a wide-ranging subject covering issues affecting consumers today in a very tangible way. The Committee has recently issued several Opinions and studies covering the digital transformation and how it impacts modes of production and consumption, and its work feeded into the discussions on many relevant topics, such as data sharing, digital inclusion and access to internet for all, artifical intelligence, digital contract rights, unnecessary geo-blocking, digital currencies and fintech, the sharing economy and the Collaborative economy.

21/03/2017

5th meeting of the Domestic Advisory Group for the EU-Colombia and Peru FTA

Meeting
Brussels
Belgium

During the meeting, the members of the DAG debriefed on the results of the meeting with Colombia and Peru under the Trade and Sustainable Development Title, which took place on 7-8 December in Brussels . The representatives of the European External Action Service (EEAS) presented information about the EU relations and cooperation with Colombia and Peru. The Representatives of the DG Trade informed the members of the DAG on recent developments regarding the Trade and Sustainable development chapter as well as on their recent mission to Ecuador.  The Group held then an internal debate on the topics to be selected for the next joint meetings, on the state of play of constitution of DAGs in Colombia and Peru and on the rights of indigene communities in Peru.

15/03/2017

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