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FIrmly believes that relations between organised civil society in the EU and Kazakhstan can develop in a structured way on the basis of an Action Plan, with several priorities and in line with the objectives of the New EU Strategy for Central Asia;
Supports the development of civic and social dialogue in Central Asia and advocates for it to be formalised, along the lines of the good practices in relations with organised civil society of other regions, like the Western Balkans.
Shaping Europe's future: the European Commission in the driving seat
In this issue:
Members comment on the European Commission 2025 Work Programme
Guest articles by Juan Antonio PEDREÑO (Social Economy Europe and Spanish Confederation of Social Economy Enterprises), Hans DE VRIES (EU Agency for Cybersecurity) and Vincent DAVID (Max Havelaar France)
Interview with Cillian LOHAN, designated candidate for the 2025-2028 Presidency of the Civil Society Organisations’ Group
Interview with rapporteur Ariane RODERT on civil preparedness (EESC opinion SOC/812)
Report on the country visit to France – 27-28 November 2024 and Authorities’ observations on the report The report relays the views of French civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the French authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.