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EESC Information Newsletter - December 2023
Dear Madam, dear Sir,
It is my pleasure to invite you to the 583th Plenary Session of the European Economic and Social Committee.
On Wednesday 13 December at 3 p.m., we are holding a debate on Global climate commitments: reflecting on the outcomes of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28, with participation of Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of The Club of Rome and Diandra Ni Bhuachalla, European Economic and Social Committee Youth Delegate COP28.
Later that day, at 4.30 p.m., we will discuss the Conclusions of the Spanish Presidency of the EU, with the participation of Nadia Calviño, First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain and Minister for Economy and Digitalization.
Finally, at 5.30 p.m., we will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the EESC with the participation of former EESC presidents and other distinguished guests related to EESC construction. This event will be followed by a cocktail reception on the Committee's premises.
I will be glad to welcome you at our plenary session. To that end, I would like to invite you to the Charlemagne building (GASP) of the European Commission in Brussels, or to use webstreaming, which will allow you to follow all the votes and discussions remotely.
Best regards,
Oliver Röpke
EESC President
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News from the ESCs/EESC
- EESC (EU)/ES ESC: The 2023 annual meeting of presidents and secretaries-general of the EESC & thee ESCs of the EU was held on 16 & 17 November 2023 in Madrid.
- BG ESC: adoption of an own-initiative opinion on ‘Digital Bulgaria: policies, measures and challenge’.
- EL ESC: adoption of 3 opinions on a) Guidelines on the revision of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0, b) ‘Conditions and procedures for entry, residence and work of working citizens from third countries’ and c) ‘Sustainable management of water resources in conditions of climate crisis’.
- CNEL IT: presentation of a draft legislation on oncological oblivion which was then merged into a unified text approved by the Parliament.
- PT ESC: adoption of an own-initiative opinion on productivity and the quality of employment in Portugal.
Main opinions to be discussed during the upcoming session (13-14 December 2023)
- For an EU framework for national homeless strategies based on the principle of "Housing First" (SOC/768), Ms Barrera Chamorro (ES-II) & Mr Topolánszky (HU-III)
- The climate crisis and its effect on vulnerable groups (SOC/770), Mr Vardakastanis (EL-III)
- International protection of adults (SOC/779), Mr Barbieri (IT-III)
- Revision of the victims' rights directive (SOC/780), Ms Juodkaitė (LT-III)
- European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities (SOC/785), Mr Vardakastanis (EL-III)
- Main challenges faced by EU islands, and mountainous and sparsely populated areas (ECO/612), Mr Vardakastanis (EL-III)
- The strategic importance of the EU financial sector – How to improve assessment and evaluation (ECO/615), Mr García Del Riego (ES-I)
- Securing Europe's medicine supply: envisioning a Critical Medicines Act (exploratory opinion requested by the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU) (CCMI/212), Mr Pilawski (PL-I)
- The role of youth in rural development (NAT/893), Ms Merlo (IT-II)
- The impact of high energy prices on the agricultural sector and rural areas (NAT/899), Mr Tiainen (FI-III)
- Advancing the EU's just transition policy framework: what measures are necessary? (exploratory opinion requested by the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU) (NAT/915), Mr De Leeuw (BE-II) & Mr Puech d'Alissac (FR-I)
- Posting of drivers in the European transport sector - challenges and opportunities (exploratory opinion requested by the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU) (TEN/822), Ms Mastantuono (CZ-I) & Mr Szymański (PL-II)
- EU Climate Diplomacy (REX/569), Mr Mallia (MT-I)
- Strengthening Multilateralism and core international principles for a rules-based order in a rapidly changing world – The importance of Civil Society contribution to the UN system (REX/571), Mr Moos (DE-III) & Ms Buzek (DE-II)
Main opinions adopted during the previous session (25-26 October 2023)
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- Competitiveness and Industry (Exploratory opinion requested by Spanish presidency) (INT/1033), Mr Barceló Delgado (ES-I) & Mr Pagliara (IT-II)
- Modern Business Responsibility – Avenues for Elevating MSMEs' Ability for Successful Transformation (INT/1020), Ms Angelova (BG-I), Mr Wyckmans (BE-II) & Mr Kolbe (AT-III)
- Pharmaceutical package (INT/1030), Mr Schaffenrath (AT-III)
- Additional considerations on the Euro area economic policy 2023 (ECO/619), Mr Mavrommatis (CY-I)
- Environmental, social and governance ratings (ECO/623), Mr Balon (PL-III) & Mr Mone (IT-II)
- Next generation of own resources (ECO/626), Ms Zariņa (LV-I) & Mr Von Brockdorff (MT-II)
- Digital skills and education package (SOC/774), Ms Angelova (BG-I), Ms Babrauskienė (LT-II), Ms Ochędzan (PL-III)
- Update of the anti-corruption legislative framework (SOC/776), Mr Moreno Díaz (ES-II) & Mr De Castro Nabais Dos Santos (PT-III)
- Umbrella opinion "A call for an EU Blue Deal" (CCMI/209), Mr Rübig (AT-I), Mr Marin (RO-II) & Ms JOÓ (HU-III)
- EU and Agenda 2030: strengthening the implementation of the SDGs (exploratory opinion requested by the Spanish Presidency) (NAT/903), Ms Nikolopoulou (ES-II) & Ms Gerstein (DE-I)
- Individual and collective energy self-consumption as a factor in the fight for the green and energy transition, and for economic and social balance (TEN/801), Mr Coulon (FR-II)
Upcoming events
- How to foster the implementation of the Long-Term Vision for EU's Rural Areas? - 15 December 2023
- The way ahead for the EU Economy in 2024 - 18 December 2023
- Business in Europe Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT) – challenges at national and EU level - 25 January 2024
Ongoing events
- Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
- The EESC's activities during the Spanish Presidency (July-December 2023)
- EU Blue Deal
- 14th EESC Civil Society Prize 2023 – mental health (July-December 2023)
Past events
- The EESC at COP 28 - 30 November - 12 December 2023
- European Consumer Day 2023 - 11 December 2023
- 17th meeting of the EU-Montenegro Joint Consaltative Committee - 7 December 2023
- Debate on the Maritime sector - 6 December 2023
- European Migration Forum – 8th meeting - 4-5 December 2023
- 11th EU-Chile Joint Consultative Committee - 29 November - 1 December 2023
- Completing the Single Market to Ensure EU’s Strategic Competitiveness - 28 November 2023