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On 2-3 April 2025, the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) concluded a two-day visit to Tirana.
Debate on the EESC opinion - “Pro-worker Artificial Intelligence - levers for harnessing the potential and mitigating the risks of AI in connection with employment and labour market policies” - Franca Salis Madinier VP Workers group and Soc section
Pro-worker Artificial Intelligence - Franca Salis Madinier
European Economic and Social Committee opinion - SOC/812 “Crises and crisis phenomena in modern Europe and civil society” Ariane Rodert, EESC Rapporteur
20250402_Crises and crisis phenomena in modern Europe and civil society” Ariane Rodert
Civil Society Perspectives on Security, Digital Threats, and EU Relations
The 35th meeting of the EEA Consultative Committee focused on several timely and relevant topics, including: Ariane Rodert (EESC) presented on European security and the role of civil society in times of crisis – Lukas Lanzrein (Mission of Switzerland to the EU) updated participants on recent EU–Switzerland developments, including the December 2024 package deal – Alice Stollmeyer (Defend Democracy) and John Comer (EESC) addressed strategies to combat disinformation and safeguard democracy – Franca Salis-Madinier (EESC) discussed opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence in the workplace.