At its plenary session on 17 June, the EESC held a debate with the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces on the Strategy for eastern border regions. Read the key messages of the members of the EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group.
At its plenary session on 17 June, the EESC held a debate with the European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera. Read the key messages of the members of the EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group.
By Baiba MILTOVIČA, member of the EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group, representing the Latvian National Association for Consumer Protection (LPIAA)
considers that a successful EU Ports Strategy will depend on integrated governance, long-term investment planning, coordination across multiple policy domains and a strong social foundation that guarantees decent work, fair competition and active social dialogue while taking passengers’ rights into consideration;
On 30 June, the European Economic and Social Committee initiative 'Empowering youth voices through the EESC Youth Test' joined three other finalists in the 'Excellence in diversity and inclusion' category at the ceremony for the Ombudsman Award for Good Administration. Amidst the shortlisted projects, the winning recognition was awarded to the DiscoverEU Inclusion Action, a European Commission initiative dedicated to opening Europe to young people with fewer opportunities.
considers that the development of a genuine European High-Speed Railways Network by 2040 must become a strategic priority for the Union, as ambitious as the Single Market, the euro and the Green Deal;
