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Adopted on 22/02/2023
Reference: 
SOC/722-EESC-2022
Plenary session: 
576 -
Feb 22, 2023 Feb 23, 2023

In this opinion, the EESC states that the transformation of the European labour market requires good understanding of what type of skills are needed for future labour market transformations, including in SMEs, in order to maintain sustainable employability, contribute to a high level of productivity and to reduce labour shortages. It believes that skills development and effective implementation of the right and access to lifelong learning must be an integral part in broader economic growth strategies and recovery and resilience plans. It highlights that the capacity to constantly update digital skills according to labour market changes and introduction of new technologies will undoubtedly be among the most important challenges in the future. Support for SMEs is needed to facilitate the development of their human capital training and development policy.

 

EESC opinion: Supporting labour market developments: how to maintain employability, boost productivity and develop skills, especially in SMEs

Adopted on 22/02/2023
Reference: 
ECO/597-EESC-2022-05434
Plenary session: 
576 -
Feb 22, 2023 Feb 23, 2023

EESC opinion: Communication on orientations for a reform of the EU economic governance framework

Adopted on 25/01/2023
Reference: 
INT/1001-EESC-2022-EESC-2022-04704-00-00-AC-TRA
Plenary session: 
575 -
Jan 24, 2023 Jan 25, 2023

The purpose of the AI Liability Directive is to lay down uniform rules for access to information and alleviation of the burden of proof in relation to damages caused by AI systems, establishing broader protection for victims (be it individuals or businesses), and fostering the AI sector by increasing guarantees. It will harmonise certain rules for claims outside of the scope of the Product Liability Directive, in cases in which damage is caused due to wrongful behaviour.

EESC opinion: Artificial intelligence liability directive

Adopted on 25/01/2023
Reference: 
CCMI/191-EESC-2022
Plenary session: 
575 -
Jan 24, 2023 Jan 25, 2023

Steel is one of Europe's essential strategic sectors and plays a vital role in providing products and services to a wide-range of Europe’s industrial ecosystems.

EESC opinion: Sustainable recycling, use of secondary raw materials and Just Transition in the European ferrous and nonferrous metal industry

Adopted on 25/01/2023
Reference: 
INT/1002-EESC-2022
Plenary session: 
575 -
Jan 24, 2023 Jan 25, 2023

The Commission initiative proposes to adapt rules on products to take account of developments linked to the move towards a circular and digital economy on liability for damage caused by new and refurbished products. It also aims at reducing obstacles to getting compensation for damage in order to ensure that injured parties are equally protected throughout the EU.

EESC opinion: Revision of the product liability directive

Adopted on 25/01/2023
Reference: 
CCMI/192-EESC-2022
Plenary session: 
575 -
Jan 24, 2023 Jan 25, 2023

Already for some time and especially since spring 2021, widespread and abrupt chip shortages have been dragging down industrial output across the EU. Sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, 5G technologies, industrial equipment, and medical devices are severely impacted. The drop comes despite a surge in manufacturers' order books and is seriously hampering the post-COVID economic recovery.

EESC opinion: Addressing structural shortages and strengthening strategic autonomy in the semiconductor ecosystem

Adopted on 25/01/2023
Reference: 
REX/558-EESC-2022
Plenary session: 
575 -
Jan 24, 2023 Jan 25, 2023

EESC opinion: Setting the course for a sustainable blue planet, an update of the international ocean governance agenda

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