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16/12/2015
Managing the refugee and migration crisis - EESC fact-finding missions begin in Greece from 16-18 December
Reference number: 
77/2015

A civil society delegation from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) today began a series of 12 country visits with a three day visit to Greece in order to hear first-hand from civil society organisations working on the ground with the migration and refugee situation. The delegation will gather information in order to inform possible coping strategies for the influx of refugees and to establish a set of best practices and policies which can contribute to a seamless process of reception, relocation or integration of refugees.

10/12/2015
"Migration needs both - humanity and clear rules". EESC calls for a common European asylum and migration policy
Reference number: 
75/2015

Europe needs a truly common European asylum system with harmonised procedures throughout Europe. In the current complex situation, Europe needs to secure its borders in a European rather than a national effort while at the same time assisting asylum seekers outside the EU. Moreover, it has to put in place an effective immigration policy which is transparent, clearly outlining who will have a chance to immigrate and welcoming those newcomers by supporting their start in the respective EU Member State.

10/12/2015
Grassroots organisations from Germany and Finland win first prize in the EESC 2015 Civil Society Prize for combating poverty. Initiatives from Ireland, France and Poland share 2nd prize
Reference number: 
74/2015

The five winning initiatives present snap-shots of what is being done by thousands of voluntary groups and NGOs across Europe. Each of the projects tackles the 2015 theme “Combating poverty” in its own way and demonstrates that poverty undermines all aspects of well-being in society, including education, long-term health, housing, access to employment and family relationships.

07/12/2015
European Economic and Social Committee welcomes the European Commission Aviation Strategy for Europe and urges for its implementation
Reference number: 
73/2015

Aviation has a very broad impact on economic growth. The air transport system generates benefits beyond the immediate aviation industry. As well as connectivity and mobility for citizens and businesses, they include securing investments, supplying jobs and improving productivity and innovation - thus contributing to society's welfare. The aviation sector employs almost 2 million people and contributes EURO 110 billion to Europe's economy.[1]


20/11/2015
"We need an ambitious and binding climate accord" Local authorities and civil society urge COP21 negotiators not to fail
Reference number: 
70/2015

On the eve of COP 21, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) together with the Committee of the Regions (CoR) have urged negotiators in Paris not to fail, sending a clear message: Real action on climate and towards low-carbon transition is taking place outside of the political decision-making process, and it is now time for the contribution of civil-society actors as well as local and regional authorities to be framed in a multi-level governance system.

19/11/2015
Victims' Rights in the EU: Now a reality
Reference number: 
68/2015

When discovering there was no help, no support nor advice for her and her son, Robbie, victim of a serious attack in Greece that left him with lifelong brain injuries, Maggie Hughes decided to take on the fight for the rights of victims. This fight led her from a helpless situation in 2008 in Crete to having helped influence EU legislation to support victims of crime in the EU in 2012 and to get a final judgement in Robbie's case in September 2015.

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