Through their expertise, independence and the trust they command, doctors, lawyers, architects and other liberal professionals can help unite and mobilise civil society to prepare Europe for crises. The tenth Liberal Professions Day at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) explored how to strengthen that contribution, from climate-resilient planning to public health and the responsible use of AI.
As the EU prepares for a potentially larger Union, enlargement can no longer be treated separately from Europe’s climate ambitions, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has warned. Candidate countries could bring both new challenges and significant opportunities for Europe’s transition to climate neutrality.
In an opinion adopted at its September plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) stresses that modern construction methods can help lower housing costs and boost supply, but only if there is a convergence of innovation, quality and respect for workers’ rights and the interests of the public.
