Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
Organisation
European Economic and Social Committee
Three years ago, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, an attack not just on a sovereign nation but on fundamental values of democracy, human dignity, and the rules-based international order. As we mark this anniversary, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who have demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience in defending their country and the principles that bind us together as Europeans. Since the first day of this invasion, the EESC, its members, and the European civil society it represents have stood by Ukraine - not only symbolically but with concrete action.
The European Economic and Social Committee emphasizes the urgent need for climate action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change from affecting societies and, ultimately, the EU population, and views the European Climate Law as a key instrument in achieving this goal. CO2 levels emitted into the atmosphere have continued to rise globally, with a new peak being reached in 2023. The EESC is convinced that the greatest support for climate policy will be established if the overall aim is to achieve the highest greenhouse gas emissions reduction at the lowest socio-economic costs.
Download — EESC opinion: European Climate Law amendment
Download — EESC opinion: Towards 2030 – Assessment of key environmental actions to be included in the annex to the 8th Environmental Action Programme to better anchor environmental policy in society
