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Presentation at the public hearing "How to address the loss of purchasing power and the risk of rising inequalities, exclusion and marginalization" on 20 February 2025
How to address the loss of purchasing power and the risk of rising inequalities, exclusion and marginalization
Presentation at the public hearing "How to address the loss of purchasing power and the risk of rising inequalities, exclusion and marginalization" on 20 February 2025
Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
Organisation
European Economic and Social Committee
As we mark the third anniversary of Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, we remember the immense suffering endured by the Ukrainian people. The aggression led to widespread death, suffering and massive destruction, the Ukrainian people continue their fight for freedom and democracy. The EESC stands with Ukraine’s civil society and reconstruction, committed to democracy. We reaffirm our unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and its democratic aspirations, including integration with the European Union.
Joint Conference of the Minister for Civil Society of the Republic of Poland and the EESC Civil Society Organisations' Group
Event type
Conference
Location
Chancellery of the Prime Minister
Warsaw
Poland
The conference will be held on 15 May 2025 at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister in Warsaw, Al. Ujazdowskie 1/3, as part of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Minutes of the 225th meeting of the REX Section of 11 February 2025