At its April 2025 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion that aims to reshape how the EU’s economic governance works, putting people and participation at its core. The EESC wants national and EU-level economic decisions to better reflect real-life needs, and to be built on inclusive dialogue with civil society, trade unions and employers’ organisations.
To safeguard its democratic and social model based on freedom, equality and inclusion, the EU must resist attempts to water down its pioneering legislation regulating digital space
Europe must strive to invest in its defence and security while also preserving its social model. Financial trade-offs might be needed due to geopolitical challenges that require us to rethink European priorities. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) can facilitate honest social dialogue on the EU’s new needs.
