EESC European Economic and Social Committee
During our last Group meeting, we held a discussion on the state of play of the REFIT Platform and on the EU's efforts to simplify legislation towards a better regulation.
Mr Lannoo (Group III Member) and Ms Condurat (Policy Officer, European Commission) provided the members with two presentations on the topic.
Both presentations were followed by discussions and comments on the evolution of the platform.
The list of new work appointments for February 2019 and the most recent list of ongoing EESC work are available for download.
Economic progress and social stability are two key elements in the fight against Euroscepticism but they alone are not enough: civil society needs to get involved!
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the EU house of organised civil society, represented by its Diversity Europe Group, met at Queen's University in Belfast on 15 February 2019 to take stock of the Brexit process and focus on its consequences for the Northern Ireland peace process.
Last week, we welcomed two guest speakers at our Group meeting. Trade was the core topic of both interventions.
The Ambassador of Canada to the European Union, Mr Daniel J. Costello, mainly dealt with the advantages and successes of CETA and the lessons learned from the negotiating process.
Mr Karl Brauner, Deputy Director-General of the WTO, delivered a statement on Developments in free trade – obstacles and ways forward.
Both presentations were followed by lively discussions with our Members.
The list of new work appointments for January 2019 and the most recent list of ongoing EESC work are available for download.
Watch the video of our President Arno Metzler on Brexit.
Stay tuned and follow the debate with Michel Barnier during the EESC Plenary !
The list of new work appointments for December 2018 and the most recent list of ongoing EESC work are available for download.
Watch the video of our Vice-president and Rapporteur Pavel Trantina on the Opinion on The cost of non-immigration (and non-integration)
Stay tuned and follow the debate during the EESC Plenary !
Watch the video of our member and Rapporteur Arnaud Schwartz on the Opinion dedicated to the Implementation of EU environmental legislation in the areas of air quality, water and waste.
Stay tuned and follow the debate during the EESC Plenary !
