Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - March 2025

European Commission

Shaping Europe's future: the European Commission in the driving seat

In this issue:

  • Members  comment on the European Commission 2025 Work Programme
  • Guest articles by Juan Antonio PEDREÑO (Social Economy Europe and Spanish Confederation of Social Economy Enterprises),  Hans DE VRIES (EU Agency for Cybersecurity) and Vincent DAVID (Max Havelaar France)
  • Interview with Cillian LOHAN, designated candidate for the 2025-2028 Presidency of the Civil Society Organisations’ Group
  • Interview with rapporteur Ariane RODERT on civil preparedness (EESC opinion SOC/812)
  • Report on the conference 'Turn up the volume for civil society! Key actions for the EU's new political cycle', organised by the Civil Society Organisations' Group

Related content

Adopted on 26/03/2025 - Bureau decision date: 11/07/2024

Crises and crisis phenomena in modern Europe and civil society

Reference
SOC/812-EESC-2024
Rapporteur
Ariane RODERT
Civil Society Organisations - GR III
Sweden
Plenary session number
595
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In this Opinion, the EESC welcomes the EU's focus on civil preparedness and stresses the need for a culture of resilience across all levels of society. It highlights civil society's specific role in crisis response and stresses that preparedness initiatives must aim to a just and sustainable peace, addressing the root causes of conflict and fostering equality and social progress. The EESC calls for full integration of civil society into preparedness efforts, increased investment in its capacities, clear role definitions, stronger democratic safeguards, and easier cross-border cooperation.

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  • Record of proceedings SOC/812

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