Report on the country visit to Germany – 28-29 August 2025 and Authorities’ observations on the report
The report relays the views of German civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the German authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warns that a weak long-term EU budget would undermine competitiveness, cohesion, agriculture and democracy. In a set of eight newly adopted opinions, the Committee calls for a stronger, fairer and future-proof multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034, highlighting key risks, including proposed cuts to the common agricultural policy (CAP), dilution of cohesion and social investment and insufficient support for youth, skills and innovation.
This paper examines the labour-market implications of artificial intelligence (AI) focusing on employment, distribution, and economic governance within the European Union. It presents the reader with the complicated literature around automation technologies, and their impacts on labour. Arguing that AI represents a qualitatively new phase of automation but continues to demonstrate similar trends to previous waves, only this time targeting routine cognitive and white-collar jobs.
EU's expanded budget envelope for Horizon Europe sends a strong political signal underscoring Europe's ambition to strengthen competitiveness and strategic autonomy, EESC says
