554th Plenary session, 16-18 September 2020 - Related Opinions

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Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond

Aprobados on 18/09/2020
Referencia: 
INT/909-EESC-2020
Referral: 
COM(2020) 550 final
Rapporteur: 
Panagiotis GKOFAS (Diversity Europe - GR III / Greece)

The EESC believes that the Communication on Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond should be a strategic policy tool for rethinking the EU sustainable model of tourism and transport and calls for a comprehensive package of measures.

 

Dictamen del CESE: Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond

Revision of the Territorial Agenda of the EU, the Leipzig Charter and the Urban Agenda for the EU (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)

Aprobados on 18/09/2020
Referencia: 
ECO/507-EESC-2020
Rapporteur: 
Petr ZAHRADNÍK (Czech Republic)
Co-rapporteur: 
Roman (CCMI) HAKEN (Czech Republic)

The forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU (Germany), aims to conclude together with the other EU Member States the new Territorial Agenda of the European Union (TAEU) together with the revision of the urban development policy based on the Leipzig Charter on Sustainable European Cities and also to update the steps for further developing of the Urban Agenda for the EU. In this context, the Presidency has asked from EESC to provide an opinion on both territorial and urban matters and thus to incorporate the points of view of the diverse interests the EESC represents in the discussions. The Presidency plans to adopt the renewed Territorial and Urban Agenda at the informal ministerial meeting for urban and territorial development on 30 November and 1 December 2020 in Leipzig.

Dictamen del CESE: Revision of the Territorial Agenda of the EU, the Leipzig Charter and the Urban Agenda for the EU (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)

Fair work in the platform economy (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)

Aprobados on 18/09/2020
Referencia: 
SOC/645-EESC-2020
Rapporteur: 
Carlos Manuel TRINDADE (Workers - GR II / Portugal)

In this opinion, the EESC notes that platforms have "a generally positive impact on the economy", contributing as much to job creation and innovation, flexibility and autonomy for workers, as to ensuring income for workers (often supplementary) and allowing vulnerable people to access employment. It also notes that there are risks that must not be underestimated: (i) for workers, the denial of basic rights, including the rights to organisation and collective bargaining; precariousness; low pay; the increasing intensity of work; the extreme fragmentation of work on a global scale; the non-affiliation of workers to social security schemes; and (ii) for society, the increased risk of competition based on undercutting social standards.

Dictamen del CESE: Fair work in the platform economy (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)

Between a trans-European super grid and local energy islands – the right mix of decentralised solutions and centralised structures for an economically, socially and ecologically sustainable energy transition

Aprobados on 18/09/2020
Referencia: 
TEN/706-EESC-2020
Rapporteur: 
Lutz RIBBE (Diversity Europe - GR III / Germany)
Co-rapporteur: 
Thomas KATTNIG (Workers - GR II/Austria)

Dictamen del CESE: Between a trans-European super grid and local energy islands – the right mix of decentralised solutions and centralised structures for an economically, socially and ecologically sustainable energy transition

The future of EU air transport in and after the Corona crisis

Aprobados on 18/09/2020
Referencia: 
TEN/709-EESC-2020
Rapporteur: 
Thomas KROPP (Employers - GR I / Germany)

Aviation is one of the sectors most badly affected by the Corona crisis and the EU Member States are willing to assist all economic sectors in the recovery process. Nonetheless, it is unlikely that global economic activities will regain pre-Corona levels in the near future. For this reason, the EESC calls upon the Commission to develop a comprehensive road map for the recovery of the entire European aviation sector; such an action plan should include dedicated resources to support all sub-sectors and their workforce.

Dictamen del CESE: The future of EU air transport in and after the Corona crisis

Mandatory due diligence

Aprobados on 18/09/2020
Referencia: 
INT/911-EESC-2020
Rapporteur: 
Thomas WAGNSONNER (Workers - GR II / Austria)
Co-rapporteur: 
Emmanuelle BUTAUD-STUBBS (France)

The EESC affirms that it is time for the European Commission to propose legislation on mandatory due diligence that acknowledges responsibility based on current standards and offers a clear and secure legal framework for European businesses. It must be ensured that victims of business-related Human Rights infringements have guaranteed access to fair proceedings, courts and authorities.

Dictamen del CESE: Mandatory due diligence

EU and Africa: Making an equal development partnership a reality based on sustainability and common values (own-initiative opinion)

Aprobados on 18/09/2020
Referencia: 
REX/527-EESC-2020
Rapporteur: 
Dimitris DIMITRIADIS (Employers - GR I/Greece), Dilyana SLAVOVA (/Bulgaria), Thomas WAGNSONNER (Workers - GR II/Austria) (Employers - GR I / Greece)
  • The common foundation of any EU political engagement leading to an equal development partnership with Africa shall be based on a multidimensional approach, articulating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the respect of Universal Human Rights (UHRs) - including fundamental rights, the right to a healthy environment and the freedom to conduct a business.
  • The EESC advocates promoting a decent life and good prospects, creating a middle class and supporting equal partnerships by strengthening sustainable social-liberal democratic structures in Africa.
  • The EESC highlights that the EU strategy on Africa must focus on Development and welcomes the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
  • The EESC reiterates the important role of organised civil society in the up-coming ACP-EU Partnership Agreement.

    Dictamen del CESE: EU and Africa: Making an equal development partnership a reality based on sustainability and common values (own-initiative opinion)

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