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16/05/2022
A holistic and cohesive migration system can arm Europe against dictators' threats and refugee crises

Responding to the state-sponsored instrumentalisation of migrants at the EU's external borders, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a conference on this topic, highlighting the momentum of the Europeanisation of migration policy. So far, authoritarian leaders have instrumentalised humanitarian suffering to blackmail Europe, as they are aware of the gap on migration policy on the continent. Nowadays, the geopolitical atmosphere calls for a common, holistic and cohesive migration policy that cannot be further delayed.

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Migración y asilo
05/05/2022
La digitalización debe ser un proceso responsable y no dejar a nadie atrás: así lo afirma la mesa redonda de expertos del CESE

En una audiencia organizada por el Comité Económico y Social Europeo (CESE), los expertos coincidieron en que los datos del sistema digital deben estar sujetos a un control democrático para respetar la confidencialidad y evitar posibles abusos. Asimismo, destacaron que la transformación digital, especialmente en vista del envejecimiento de la población de la UE, debe ser inclusiva y permitir el acceso de todos a los servicios básicos.

26/04/2022
Launch of the 1st European Civil Society Forum on TSD

At this critical time for trade and sustainable development (TSD), the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held the first European Civil Society Forum on TSD. This was a platform bringing together civil society, academia, EU and international institutions to discuss innovative ideas and concrete recommendations on the future of the EU’s trade policy. A series of breakout sessions covered TSD topics from substantive rights to monitoring, enforcement and much more, inviting participants to voice their views as part of the ongoing review of the 15-point action plan on TSD and recent developments in EU partner countries.

Desarrollo sostenible
26/04/2022
Cultural diplomacy, moving from processes to substance

In efforts to promote the role of culture as an important vector of EU external relations, on 20 April 2022, the EESC held a hearing on its upcoming opinion Cultural diplomacy as a vector of EU external relations. New partnerships and role of CSO (rapporteur Mr Luca Jahier).

25/04/2022
Human rights, gender sensitivity and inclusion are key to ending violence against women, says EESC

From the shadow pandemic of domestic violence during COVID-19 lockdowns to cyber stalking, violence against women and girls is endemic in society. To be truly holistic, the European Commission's proposal to address the issue across the EU must have a stronger human-rights focus, adopt a gender-sensitive approach and include women in vulnerable situations more effectively.

Asuntos sociales
13/04/2022
New TEN-T Regulation is key for Europe's sustainability and smart mobility

According to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), it was high time to update the existing TEN-T rules, taking into account the current policy context and the lessons learned from the 2013 Regulation. Focused on cohesion, the new proposal aims to improve passenger and freight connectivity across the entire Union, through an increasingly multimodal and resilient transport network.

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