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A new European innovation agenda

Ongoing (updated on 23/11/2022)
Reference: 
INT/996-EESC-2022-03551
Referral: 
COM(2022) 332 final
Rapporteur: 
Maurizio MENSI (Diversity Europe - GR III / Italy)
Co-rapporteur: 
Christophe LEFÈVRE (Workers - GR II/France)
Plenary session: 
574 -
Dec 14, 2022 Dec 15, 2022

The aim of the Commission's New European Innovation Agenda is to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the most pressing societal challenges, and to bring them on the market. The proposed agenda will help better integrate initiatives and investment at EU and national levels. Action at EU level is crucial for supporting the development of coherent national innovation agendas, supporting access to finance, particularly for small businesses, creating a framework more supportive of innovation, connecting innovation ecosystems, and developing and attracting talent.

 

EESC section opinion: A new European innovation agenda

Renewed sustainable finance strategy

Adopted on 08/12/2021
Reference: 
ECO/559-EESC-2021-03471
Referral: 
COM(2021) 390 final COM(2021) 390 final
Rapporteur: 
Judith VORBACH (Workers - GR II / Austria)
Co-rapporteur: 
Jörg Freiherr FRANK VON FÜRSTENWERTH (Employers - GR I/Germany)
Plenary session: 
565 -
Dec 08, 2021 Dec 09, 2021

The EESC strongly supports the goal of redirecting investments in such a way that they contribute to the EU's transition to a sustainable economy but calls for the social partners and civil society to be brought better on board in the design and implementation of sustainable finance. The EU green bond standard has the potential to yield significant economic benefits for both issuers and investors alike and help the green transition.

EESC opinion: Renewed sustainable finance strategy

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Presentation SF Strategy - Sustainable Finance package - EESC informal meeting_24.08.2021

Presentation from DG Fisma : Strategy for Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Economy

Participation of the Union in the European Partnership on Metrology

Adopted on 09/06/2021
Reference: 
INT/937-EESC-2021-01796
Referral: 
COM(2021) 89 final 2021/0049 COD
Rapporteur: 
Philip VON BROCKDORFF (Workers - GR II / Malta)

The proposed European Metrology Partnership will build on the European metrology research programme (EMRP) and the European metrology programme on innovation and research (EMPIR). Metrology being the scientific study of measurement, it is a key enabler of economic and social activity. To maintain its competitive leadership in emerging technologies and new product development, by 2030 Europe's metrology solutions need to be at least equal to the top global performers.

EESC opinion: Participation of the Union in the European Partnership on Metrology

Health technology assessment / Compromise

Adopted on 27/04/2021
Reference: 
INT/950-EESC-2021-01784-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2018) 51 final 2018/0018 COD
General Rapporteur: 
Dimitris DIMITRIADIS (Employers - GR I)

The EESC believes that evidence based processes like Health Technology Assessment (HTA) that is a key driver for socio-economic growth and innovation in the Union can be achieved through cooperation between Member States at Union level aiming at a high protection of health for patients and ensuring the smooth functioning of an inclusive Single Market. It is concerned about the set timelines of implementation and especially the delayed application of three years and believes that for the benefit of the patients and cost-effectiveness this could be shortened. In order to achieve the promise of digital health and care, of which HTA is part, the involvement of civil society is crucial.

EESC opinion: Health technology assessment / Compromise

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Council of the EU compromise on COM(2018) 51 final – 2018/0018 (COD)

Industrial transition towards a green and digital European economy: regulatory requirements and the role of social partners and civil society (exploratory opinion requested by the Parliament)

Adopted on 02/12/2020
Reference: 
INT/913-EESC-2020-03642
Rapporteur: 
Lucie STUDNIČNÁ (Workers - GR II/Czech Republic), Lucie STUDNIČNÁ (Workers - GR II/Czech Republic) (Workers - GR II / Czech Republic)

Europe is going through a green and digital transformation and the European institutions are committed to ensuring that people remain centre-stage and that the economy works for them.

EESC opinion: Industrial transition towards a green and digital European economy: regulatory requirements and the role of social partners and civil society (exploratory opinion requested by the Parliament)

Recovery plan for Europe and the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027

Adopted on 15/07/2020
Reference: 
ECO/523-EESC-2020-02886-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2020) 441 final 2020/0111 NLECOM(2020) 442 final COM(2020) 442 final COM(2020) 443 final 2018/0166 APPCOM(2020) 443 final 2018/0166 APPCOM(2020) 445 final 2018/0135 CNSCOM(2020) 446 final 2020/0109 APPCOM(2020) 446 final 2020/0109 APPCOM(2020) 456 final COM(2020) 459 final 2018/0224 COD
Rapporteur: 
Petru Sorin DANDEA (Workers - GR II/Romania), Tommaso DI FAZIO (/Italy), Petr ZAHRADNÍK (/Czech Republic) (Workers - GR II / Romania)

The EESC strongly supports the Commission's proposal – Next Generation EU – as a specific tool for a quick and effective recovery.

The EESC takes a very positive view of the Commission's two main decisions:

  1. to introduce an extraordinary financial recovery instrument as part of the multiannual financial framework
  2. to raise common debt, which will be repaid over a long period of time, and prevent the extraordinary financial burden from falling directly on the Member States in the short run.

The EESC strongly welcomes the fact that the newly proposed instrument should be closely coordinated with the European Semester process, and furthermore welcomes the Commission's proposal to introduce additional genuine own resources based on different taxes (revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System, digital taxation, large companies' revenues).

EESC opinion: Recovery plan for Europe and the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027

Industrial strategy

Adopted on 15/07/2020
Reference: 
INT/897-EESC-2020
Referral: 
COM(2020) 102 final
Rapporteur: 
Mihai IVAŞCU (Romania)
Co-rapporteur: 
Dirk BERGRATH (Workers - GR II/Germany)

The European Union and its Member States must stand united to protect their sovereignty. The EESC firmly believes that if Europe is to maintain its leading role in the world, it needs a strong, competitive industrial base. The EESC recognises the crucial importance of shifting to a carbon-neutral economy and of reversing the current curve of biodiversity collapse. Without a green industrial strategy as a cornerstone of the Green Deal, the EU will never succeed in reaching a carbon-neutral economy within one generation. The new industrial strategy must ensure the right balance between supporting European businesses, respecting our 2050 climate neutrality objective and providing consumers with incentives to shift consumption to sustainable goods and services .

EESC opinion: Industrial strategy

Financial aid for Member States and countries still negotiating the terms of their accession to the EU which are seriously affected by a major public health emergency

Adopted on 02/03/2020
Reference: 
ECO/516-EESC-2020-01535-00-01-pac-tra
Referral: 
COM(2020) 114 final 2020/0044 COD
General Rapporteur: 
Stefano PALMIERI (Workers - GR II)

EESC opinion: Financial aid for Member States and countries still negotiating the terms of their accession to the EU which are seriously affected by a major public health emergency

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Position paper - Financial assistance to Member States affected by a major public health emergency

Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027

Adopted on 30/10/2019
Reference: 
INT/889-EESC-2019-04496-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2019) 330 final 2019/0152 CODCOM(2019) 330 final 2019/0152 COD
Rapporteur: 
Antonello PEZZINI (Italy)

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) was created in 2008 by Regulation (EC) No 294/2008. Its mission is to respond to major societal challenges by improving the EU's innovation capabilities and performance. Every seven years, the Commission has to submit a proposal for a Strategic Innovation Programme (SIP) which sets out the priority areas and the long-term strategy for the EIT's action, as well as its financial needs.

EESC opinion: Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027

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