In the opinion the EESC:

  • 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.

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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 conference 'Turn up the volume for civil society! Key actions for the EU's new political cycle', organised by the Civil Society Organisations' Group
  • Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - March 2025

In this issue:

  • European defence: it's about spending wisely and efficiently by EESC member Marcin Nowacki
  • The ReArm Europe plan by Nicolas Gros-Verheyde
  • Focus on YEYS:

    - Engaging youth should go beyond just ticking a box by Bruno António

    - Encourage to empower by Kristýna Bulvasová

    - Moldova's youth at YEYS:  Building a generation that sees beyond limitations – interview with Mădălina-Mihaela Antoci

Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies

Download — EESC-2024-04592-00-02-PA-TRA — (NAT/0946)
Meeting of the Category "Workers' Voice for more democratic participation"

The Workers' Group is holding a debate on issues of industrial productivity and how trade unions can positively impact productivity growth.

Published in
23 pages

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.

Adopted on 29/04/2025 - Bureau decision date: 25/03/2025
Reference
ECO/672-EESC-2025
Plenary session number
596
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  • Record of proceedings ECO/672
Download — EESC opinion: Increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee