The importance of institutionalizing civic and social dialogue in EU candidate and partner countries

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Ongoing (updated on 14/06/2025) - Bureau decision date: 23/01/2025
Reference
REX/598-EESC-2025
Opinion Type
Own-initiative opinion
Rapporteur
Dumitru FORNEA (Workers - GR II/Romania), Decebal-Ștefăniță PADURE (Employers - GR I/Romania), Ionuţ SIBIAN (Civil Society Organisations - GR III/Romania)
Plenary session number
598
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Eastern Neighbours
Citizenship
Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law
Social dialogue
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Practical information

  1. Composition of the study group
  2. Administrator / Assistant: Katarina ALBRECHTOVA / Anna KHATCHATRIAN

Background

Civic and social dialogue is a fundamental pillar of the European model of participatory governance. Over recent decades, this dialogue has significantly contributed to strengthening democracies in EU member states and has played a crucial role in promoting sustainable, equitable, and inclusive socio-economic development.

As relations between the European Union and candidate countries, as well as partner countries from the eastern and southern neighborhoods, expand, it is necessary to strengthen civic and social dialogue as part of integration and cooperation processes. Previous EESC opinions have emphasized that structured social dialogue is a key factor for the success of development, social cohesion, and democratization policies in these countries.