In the second half of 2021, Slovenia will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU. One of the Slovenian presidency’s key priorities focuses on the EU’s preparedness for and resilience to crises – particularly in the areas of pandemics and health, but also of cybersecurity. The EESC is looking forward to working closely with the Slovenian Presidency, especially since our priorities are closely aligned: the EESC is also focusing on recovery, on fair, green and digital transitions, and on defending the rule of law.
"The EESC is looking forward to cooperating closely with the Portuguese Presidency, especially since our own priorities are very much in line with theirs: we are advocating for an EU that prospers economically, and that is socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable."
The German Presidency should pave the way to a European recovery that invests in a care strategy
In the second half of 2020, Germany will assume the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The German Presidency comes at a time when the European Union is facing unprecedented challenges. While its programme and organisational possibilities are heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, there is widespread demand and political energy to depart from business-as-usual modus operandi and embrace change.
In the first half of 2020, Croatia will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time since it joined the EU. The Croatian Presidency programme will rest on four pillars that will promote a strong, prosperous and sustainable Europe based on common values and the principles of equality, inclusiveness, cohesion and convergence.
In the second half of 2018 Austria assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the third time and the general motto of its presidency is "A Europe that protects". This publication presents the EESC's priorities during the Austrian Presidency.
The European Economic and Social Committee is staking its claim to be a committed partner for the Italian presidency of the European Union, thus giving a voice to civil society organisations throughout the next six-month period.
EESC priorities during the Italian Presidency - July – December 2014
With a critical juncture already fast approaching,the Greek Presidency of the EU represents an opportunity that Europe cannot afford to miss, a chance to influence the direction of change and build a Europe that feels more tangible and familiar to its citizens. At the elections next May,the public will elect a new European Parliament. These elections will also tell us whether or not Europe has managed to convince its citizens that it is effective and that the European venture has been reinvigorated.
Exploring the multiple facets of European security
In this issue:
Our members address European security, the focus of the Polish Presidency 2025;
Guest articles by Hans WOLTERS and Eero YRJÖ-KOSKINEN (Institute for European Environmental Policy), Juraj LIZÁK (Slovak Youth Council), and Agnieszka MAJ and Karolina ZUBEL (Center for Social Economic Research (CASE));
Reports on recent group activities;
Interview with rapporteur King JOÓ on the EESC opinion on 'Ensuring a needs-based work-life balance for all: How adequate flexible working conditions can support intergenerational solidarity and the empowerment of women'.
Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - January 2025
Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU - a look ahead
In this issue:
Our members write about their expectations and proposals for the Belgian Presidency
Guest articles on the Belgian Presidency by Marianne Streel (President of the Walloon Federation of Agriculture (FWA)), Danny Jacobs (Director of the Union for a Better Environment) and Benjamin Clarysse (Policy Coordinator at the Union for a Better Environment)
Comment on the upcoming European elections by Tanja Herceg (Board Member of the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA))
Comments on the European Consumer Day 2023, COP28 and the Connecting EU seminar 2023
Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - January 2024
