EESC Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law Group concludes a visit to Serbia

On 27-28 November 2024, the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) concluded a two-day visit to Belgrade.

This visit gave the opportunity to the group of five EESC Members to hear civil society representatives about key trends in Serbia concerning fundamental rights of social partners, freedoms of association and assembly, freedom of expression (including media freedom), the right to non-discrimination, and the rule of law. 

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EESC Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law Group concludes a visit to Serbia

On 27-28 November 2024, the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) concluded a two-day visit to Belgrade.

This visit gave the opportunity to the group of five EESC Members to hear civil society representatives about key trends in Serbia concerning fundamental rights of social partners, freedoms of association and assembly, freedom of expression (including media freedom), the right to non-discrimination, and the rule of law. 

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In this issue:

  • Andrey Gnyot: Enemy of the state – persecution of journalists in Belarus
  • EESC delegation at COPs 16 and 29: We are pulling the rug from under our feet
  • Adélaïde Charlier: Betrayed by the billions: COP29's failure to deliver for climate justice
  • Luz Haro Guanga: Fight for a healthy planet is a question of life or death
  • Mariya Mincheva: The cost of non-Schengen - high for Bulgaria and Romania, but also for EU single market
     

 

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Statement from the European Union Domestic Advisory Group of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement

  • Statement from the European Union Domestic Advisory Group of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement

10th Joint Events of the EU DAG and representatives from the domestic mechanisms of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, and Civil Society Public Session

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Brussels Virtual
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10th Joint Events of the EU DAG and representatives from the domestic mechanisms of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, and Civil Society Public Session

Domestic Advisory Groups of the EU and three Andean countries – Colombia, Peru and Ecuador – held their virtual Joint Meeting on 4-5 November 2024.

Session 3 - For a European Health Data Space – progress made and challenges ahead

  • Presentation by Bas Nijhuis
  • Presentation by Tamás Kovács A.
  • Presentation by Stefan Zivkovic
  • Presentation by Helene Dollfus
  • Presentation by János Sándor
  • Presentation by Ana Rath
Housing

EESC to host debate with president António Costa on upcoming presidency of European Council

4-5 December 2024 - European Commission - Charlemagne building (Alcide De Gasperi room)

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EESC President Highlights Civil Society’s Crucial Role at 18th EU-Serbia JCC in Belgrade

Today, President Röpke participated in the opening session of the 18th EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, reaffirming the Committee’s steadfast support for Serbia’s EU accession journey. The meeting took place at the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia and brought together Serbian officials, civil society representatives, and EU delegates to discuss progress and challenges on Serbia’s path to EU integration. Accompanied by Serbian Minister of European Integration, Tanja Miščević, the EU Ambassador to Serbia, Emanuele Giaufret, and civil society representatives from EU and Serbia, President Röpke underscored the critical role of civil society in fostering democratic dialogue and implementing reforms.