In an opinion adopted at its September plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) points out that the new energy labelling system put forward by the Commission must cover the entire product lifecycle – from purchase to repair and resale – and use digital tools to improve transparency and accessibility.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will actively participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), to be held in Antalya, Turkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026.
Civil Society at the Heart of Europe’s Fight Against Poverty (SDG1)
Declaration of the Bureau of the Section for External Relations following the debate with representatives of African civil society at the meeting of the Section for External Relations of 7 July
We reaffirm that Africa, in all its regional and national diversity, is a continent of opportunity, innovation and partnership of equals. Africa’s young population, entrepreneurial spirit and natural resources offer major opportunities for sustainable growth. The EU is the top trading partner of African countries collectively and by far their largest export market, ahead of China, India and the United States. The EU and Africa can build mutually beneficial investment in raw materials, renewable energies, water resilience, transport and digital infrastructure, ensuring secure, trusted and reliable connectivity within and between Africa and Europe.
