After 50 years of presence in Gosselies (Charleroi), the multinational company Caterpillar has decided to close down its factory with 2 200 workers laid off as a result and probably about another 4 000 in subcontracting risking to lose their jobs. This is an unprecedented social drama for a region in regeneration.

Participation of Mr. Felisati to GEAR 2030 SHERPA meeting (kick-off) on 13/01/2016 in Brussels (follow-up CCMI/109-automotive) 

Message de Gabriele Bischoff aux membres français du Groupe des travailleurs

The shockwaves from the referendum result are still being felt. The reasons for the UK result are many and complex. Many of these reasons are not only confined to the UK. One thing is clear however; the European Union has to, and will, change.

A meeting of the Farmers' Category was held at the Committee building Brussels on 19 November 2015, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A meeting of the Farmers' Category was held at the Committee building Brussels on 3 March 2016, from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.