The space sector urgently needs investment to make the EU a world leader

In an opinion that was adopted at its December plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) urges the EU to step up public and private investment in space, with the end goal of reinforcing strategic autonomy and promoting innovation. The Committee also advises increasing the funds allocated to the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (covering 2028–2034).

EESC backs Commission’s proposed strategy but calls for a more competitive and simplified single market

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has endorsed the European Commission’s new strategy to overhaul the single market, while calling for fully-fledged implementation of single market-related measures and effective enforcement of EU legislation.

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Quantum Europe Strategy: Quantum Europe in a Changing World

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Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on monitoring and controlling drug precursors and repealing Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005

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Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on monitoring and controlling drug precursors and repealing Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL 2025 Strategic Foresight Report Resilience 2.0: Empowering the EU to thrive amid turbulence and uncertainty

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EESC marks first EU Water Resilience Forum as a turning point for Europe’s water future

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The first EU Water Resilience Forum, co-organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the Committee of the Regions, and the European Commission, brought together people working on Europe’s water challenges to share ideas and solutions to protect water for families, communities and future generations. The Forum also launched the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform to turn these ideas into action.

Implementation of EU macro-regional strategies – 5th report

In the opinion, the EESC recommends:

  • Strengthening governance, administrative capacity and citizen participation to improve delivery and ensure place-based priorities guide EU action.
  • Embedding MRS priorities more firmly in the next EU budget (2028–2034), with clear objectives, adequate resources and meaningful cross-border cooperation.
  • Expanding the MRS framework by developing a Mediterranean strategy linked to the Pact for the Mediterranean and exploring new approaches for the Atlantic and Carpathian regions.

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Key points

The EESC:

  • fully supports the priorities identified by the Commission and reiterates the need for a cohesive European response;
  • stresses that removing barriers is key and that regulatory simplification must take place with full respect for social and workers’ rights;
  • calls on the Commission to put forward legislative proposals to address regional supply constraints.

 

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