In its opinion issued in January, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) discusses the future of the electricity market and advocates a combined model of state measures and market mechanisms: government regulation where necessary and private entrepreneurship where possible.
With artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace, it is crucial to continue promoting human-centric AI and advocating for policies that balance strong AI development in Europe with social justice and workers’ rights, a high-level debate at the EESC heard.
Artificial Intelligence has a tremendous potential to improve our lives, our workplaces, and to free us from repetitive tasks, allowing for much more productive and enjoyable work and free time for workers and citizens at large. It is already changing our world of work, and to explore how can we better shape that future already happening, the EESC adopted in January 2025 an opinion on pro-worker AI.
Young people in the Mediterranean region must be included in every step of the way, from policy-making to implementation. They shape not only policies but also life, as highlighted in the debate held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
