The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions, evaluation and information reports a year.
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The EESC brings together representatives from all areas of organised civil society, who give their independent advice on EU policies and legislation. The EESC's326 Members are organised into three groups: Employers, Workers and Various Interests.
The EESC has six sections, specialising in concrete topics of relevance to the citizens of the European Union, ranging from social to economic affairs, energy, environment, external relations or the internal market.
Between 20-23 September, EESC President Oliver Röpke led a delegation of the European Economic and Social Committee to the United Nations Summit of the Future, which took place in New York. The event, a cornerstone in discussions about the future of multilateral cooperation, focused on urgent global challenges including sustainable development, peace, security, and digital governance.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)is urging the European Union to boost its investment in secure connectivity, resilient infrastructure, and supply chains to ensure it stays competitive in the rapidly evolving field of general-purpose AI (GPAI). These measures are seen as essential in maximising the benefits of generative AI in line with European values, needs, and fundamental rights.
Geothermal energy is an important source of energy, which has not yet been properly developed. While its full range of benefits remains unassessed, it is clear that it provides a reliable source of energy that can contribute to Europe’s strategic autonomy and security.
President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Oliver Röpke took center stage at the third annual Forum on the Future of the EU, held at IE University in Madrid on October 26, 2024. This year’s forum, organized by Equipo Europa, brought together over 500 young Europeans to shape a vision for the EU’s future, emphasizing topics like European enlargement and the reformation of EU treaties.
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