At its July 2025 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s “Union of Skills” initiative, calling for a bold, inclusive and well-funded strategy to equip Europe’s workforce with the skills needed for the green and digital transitions, global competitiveness, and social cohesion.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has actively participated in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (#HLPF2025), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This year’s forum, focusing on advancing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda, brought together global leaders, institutions, and civil society at a crucial midpoint for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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With energy bills up, housing out of reach, and food prices still rising, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a set of civil society-backed recommendations to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Part of a broader EESC package, the opinion outlines urgent EU and national actions to protect vulnerable groups, promote fairness and build long-term economic and social resilience.
The EESC’s July plenary session saw the adoption of an opinion emphasising the vital role played by services of general interest (SGIs) such as healthcare, energy and public transport in promoting the EU’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted two complementary opinions in plenary that lay the groundwork for a more prosperous, resilient and financially empowered Europe. By supporting the Commission’s strategy for a Savings and Investments Union (SIU) and calling for a comprehensive push to improve financial literacy across the EU, the EESC is highlighting the need to combine more integrated financial markets with citizen empowerment. Together, these twin efforts aim to unlock untapped capital for investment, deepen the Single Market and enable all Europeans to benefit from informed financial choices.
