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11/03/2020
Business for Climate Neutral Europe
Business for Climate Neutral Europe – making the most of the SDGs and the Green Deal

A growing number of European companies have already changed their mind-sets and, over and above the strictly business aspects, are now taking environmental and social aspects into consideration as well in their daily operations. To make the transition to a green economy a success, the EU needs to provide a level playing field for its companies, boosting competitiveness and investment. These are some of the conclusions of the conference on Business for Climate Neutral Europe – making the most of the SDGs and the Green Deal on 9 March in Split, Croatia.

05/03/2020
The future of retail in city-centres
The future of retail in city-centres. Challenges, good practices and recommendations for small retailers in city-centres, including small centres in rural areas

Exchange of best practices, sufficient funding, minimisation of red tape – what is needed to revitalise and modernise small retailers, was discussed at the EESC's SME, Crafts and Family Business Category meeting. Business associations and a representative of the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (European Commission) met with members of the EESC's SME category on 26 February. The aim of the discussion was to examine the outcomes of the study on The future of retail in city-centres and the priorities of European SMEs in retail.

30/01/2020
Georgi Stoev - Order of the Rising Sun
EESC Employers' Group member Georgi Stoev awarded with the Order of the Rising Sun

For his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between Japan and Bulgaria, Georgi Stoev was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, by the Ambassador of Japan to Bulgaria Masato Watanabe. The Order of the Rising Sun is the highest Japanese Orders for civil and military merits awarded to foreign nationals.

05/12/2019
The future of Europe - challenges ahead
The future of Europe – challenges ahead

Future challenges related to globalisation, digitalisation, climate change, Brexit and others were the topic of the seminar "Future of Europe – challenges ahead", that took place on 3 December in Malta. The conference was organised by the Employers' Group together with the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry.

22/11/2019
Sustainability is a business case!

Sustainability is of critical importance for business and employers, who play a crucial role as generators of development. A sound and solid economy is the necessary enabler of sustainable development. We need to seek solutions beneficial in three aspects: economic, social and environmental. While various stakeholders have much in common in their perceptions of sustainability, they often differ on how to get there. These are some of the conclusions of the discussion on "How business can promote sustainability" that took place on 21 November 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.

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