On 13 April 2023, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a public hearing to address the pressing issue of water poverty and its implications on social policy. The event brought together water experts and stakeholders to mitigate the effects of water poverty, particularly on vulnerable communities. The hearing is part of the EESC's efforts to put water at the top of the EU agenda through a call for an "EU Blue Deal."
At its April plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an exploratory opinion requested by the European Commission to gather input from civil society on the impact of the metaverse on society. The document, which examines the business environment, working conditions and development of civil society, suggests that the metaverse will bring with it both opportunities and risks that the EU must address rapidly to create an ethical, safe, and inclusive virtual environment for all.
En el pleno de abril del Comité Económico y Social Europeo (CESE) se aprobó un Dictamen sobre los factores clave para la transición hacia un sistema de transporte sostenible a largo plazo.
On 9 May, the European Union will celebrate Europe Day 2023, a moment to commemorate the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950. To mark the special occasion, the EU institutions, including EU delegations and representations worldwide, will organise a wide range of online and on-site activities, providing citizens with the opportunity to discover and experience the European Union.
Un debate organizado por el Comité Económico y Social Europeo (CESE) puso de manifiesto que es fundamental ajustar el mercado europeo de la electricidad para superar su debilidad y la fuerte dependencia del gas, a fin de proporcionar finalmente a los consumidores y empresas de la UE una energía fiable y asequible.
With populism and authoritarianism on the rise across Europe, civil society organisations face growing hostility. Battling with financial constraints, smear campaigns, political attacks and legal and administrative obstacles, they urgently need reinforced support on all fronts to be able to play their key role of making our societies more open, more accountable and just.
El Comité Económico y Social Europeo (CESE) da la voz de alarma y advierte que las ventajas de la digitalización del sistema energético solo se materializarán si se suprime la burocracia, se anima a los consumidores a participar activamente y se destinan fondos a mejorar las cualificaciones de los trabajadores.
In its March plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion urging the European Institutions to address the fragmented implementation of foreign policy sanctions across Member States. The EESC is concerned about the inconsistency in standards and in the application of sanctions in national legislation, and is calling for immediate action to protect humanitarian aid and journalists in sanctioned regimes.
Mario Monti, former EU commissioner for competition and Prime Minister of Italy, will be the keynote speaker at the EESC event "Towards a Net Zero Industrial Future: Harnessing the Power of the Single Market", which will be held on 4 April to mark the 30th anniversary of the single market.
