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  • President Röpke Highlights Fight Against Roma Disinformation and Digital Gender Inequality at EPSCO Equality Meeting in Warsaw

    On 16 April 2025, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) took part in the Informal EPSCO Equality Ministerial Meeting, held under the Polish Presidency at the Warsaw Citadel. EESC President Röpke used the occasion to reinforce the Committee’s commitment to Roma inclusion and gender equality, while calling for stronger EU action against disinformation and systemic discrimination.

  • EESC President Röpke Calls for Social Justice and Rights-Based Approach to AI and Migrants' Integration at EPSCO in Warsaw

    At the Informal EPSCO Social Policy Council held this week in Warsaw, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) President Röpke made a strong political call for Europe to deliver on its promises of fairness, dignity and rights in the digital and demographic transitions. The two-day event, hosted by the Polish Presidency and Minister Dziemianowicz-Bąk, convened EU ministers for Employment and Social Affairs, social partners, and institutional leaders, including Executive Vice-President Mînzatu.

  • EESC President Röpke joins Commissioner Síkela and AU ECOSOCC for Trilateral Meeting to Advance EU-Africa Civil Society Cooperation

    EESC President Röpke met on 10 April 2025 with European Commissioner for International Partnerships Síkela and the Presiding Officer of the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC), Sissoko, to reinforce joint efforts in enhancing civil society engagement in the EU-Africa partnership.

  • EESC and Albanian Government Launch New Chapter of Civil Society Dialogue in Tirana

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) deepened its engagement with the Western Balkans this week with a series of high-level meetings and the official launch of the EU–Albania Joint Civil Society Consultative Committee (JCC)—a major milestone in Albania’s EU accession journey.

  • EESC and Parliament Celebrate Stronger Ties during the Conference of Committee Chairs in Strasbourg

    During the Conference of Committee Chairs (CCC) meeting, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Parliament marked a key milestone in their partnership. They reflected on the first year of their renewed cooperation agreement, signed by EESC President Oliver Röpke and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in May 2024, and looked ahead to the new parliamentary mandate for strengthened collaboration.

  • Statement by the President of the European Economic and Social Committee on Recent Developments in Türkiye

    Statement by
    Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
    Organisation
    European Economic and Social Committee

    The European Economic and Social Committee expresses deep concern over the recent imprisonment of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu. This development raises serious questions about the state of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for fundamental freedoms in Türkiye.

  • Following UN CSW69, President Röpke Reaffirms Support for EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights

    As the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) concludes, President Röpke has reaffirmed his strong backing for the European Commission’s new Roadmap for Women’s Rights — calling it a crucial step in advancing gender equality across the European Union and beyond.

  • EESC and AU ECOSOCC reaffirm commitment to gender equality at UN CSW69

    On the occasion of the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC) reaffirm their unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.

  • 1st Meeting of the EU-Albania Joint Consultative Committee (JCC)

    Location

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    Tirana
    Albania

    The first meeting of the EU-Albania Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) took place on 4 April 2025 in Tirana, Albania. This platform, established within the institutional framework of the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA), will enable representatives from both the EU and Albanian civil society to monitor the country's accession negotiations, discuss issues of common interest, and highlight concerns to be addressed on Albanian's path towards the European Union.

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