Asia y el Pacífico

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En Asia, el CESE mantiene relaciones con organizaciones de la sociedad civil en China, Japón, Singapur, Corea del Sur y Vietnam.

Existe una Mesa Redonda de la Sociedad Civil UE-China, que fue creada en 2007 tras la novena Cumbre UE-China y se reúne una vez a año.

En febrero de 2009 se creó un Comité de Seguimiento con Japón para supervisar la dimensión de la sociedad civil de las relaciones UE-Japón y promover la cooperación entre el CESE y las organizaciones empresariales, de trabajadores, asociaciones medioambientales y de consumidores, entre otras organizaciones importantes de la sociedad civil japonesa. Se creó un Grupo Consultivo Interno UE-Japón en el marco del Acuerdo de Asociación Económica UE-Japón, que asigna un papel de seguimiento y asesoramiento a la sociedad civil en su capítulo sobre comercio y desarrollo sostenible.

La UE ha celebrado acuerdos de libre comercio con los países asiáticos siguientes: Corea del Sur (2011), Japón (2019), Singapur (2019) y Vietnam (2020). Estos acuerdos se caracterizan por la inclusión de un capítulo sobre comercio y desarrollo sostenible, que otorga al CESE entre otras organizaciones de la sociedad civil –junto a las organizaciones de la sociedad civil en los países socios–, una función formal de control de su puesta en práctica y de asesoramiento a las autoridades políticas pertinentes en materia de normas medioambientales, sociales y laborales, así como sobre otras cuestiones de relevancia directa para la sociedad civil, mediante grupos consultivos internos (GCI). Los GCI de la UE se reúnen dos o tres veces al año y celebran anualmente una reunión conjunta.

Además, el CESE colabora con la sociedad civil en otros países asiáticos y participa en actos internacionales importantes, en función de las posibilidades.

  • Aprobados on 27/04/2021 - Bureau decision date: 01/12/2020
    Referencia
    INT/930-EESC-2020-01-01
    Workers - GR II
    Malta

    The Communication stresses the EU's commitment to safeguarding an online environment providing the highest possible freedom and security, for the benefit of its citizens.

    EESC opinion: Communication on cybersecurity strategy
  • Aprobados on 26/04/2017 - Bureau decision date: 13/12/2016
    Referencia
    REX/484-EESC-2017
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Romania
    (Romania

    The 2030 Agenda, the new global framework for sustainable development agreed by the UN in 2015, needs to be reflected in EU's development policy, the major orientations of which are set out in the 2005 European Consensus on Development ("the Consensus").

    To this end, the Commission issued Communication COM(2016) 740, "Proposal for a New European Consensus on Development: Our World, Our Dignity, Our Future" in November 2016.  Interinstitutional negotiations are expected to result in its endorsement in the form of a Joint Statement by the Council, the European Parliament and the Commission, in May 2017.

    EESC opinion: Proposal for a new European Consensus on Development: "Our World, our Dignity, our Future” (Communication)
  • Aprobados on 13/07/2016 - Bureau decision date: 19/01/2016
    Referencia
    CCMI/144-EESC-2016-01-01
    Employers - GR I
    Spain
    (Austria

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warns against granting China market economy status (MES) and  calls on the European institutions to promote fair international competition and actively defend European jobs and European values with efficient trade defence instruments (TDIs). In its opinion, adopted at its 514th plenary session on 14th July, the EESC points to the disastrous impact a possible granting of MES to China would have on Europe's industry and consequently on Europe's labour market. The EESC insists on China's fulfilment of the five EU criteria for achieving the MES.

    EESC opinion: The impact on key industrial sectors (and on jobs and growth) of the possible granting of market economy treatment to China (for the purpose of trade defence instruments) (own-initiative opinion)
  • Aprobados on 14/01/2015
    Referencia
    REX/421-EESC-2014-01-01-6716
    Employers - GR I
    United Kingdom
    Workers - GR II
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    504
    -

    The main aim of the review is to assess whether all existing priorities of the EU-Central Asia Strategy remain valid, and whether the EU should maintain its current focus on issues such as security, education, sustainable development (energy, transport and environment), and the rule of law.

    Civil society contribution to the review of the EU-Central Asia Strategy
  • Aprobados on 21/01/2014
    Referencia
    REX/389-EESC-0000-01-01
    Workers - GR II
    France
    Employers - GR I
    Estonia

    This own initiative opinion looks to examine the agreement already under negotiation between EU and Japan (being the third non-European EU trade partner) and in particular its economic, social and environmental consequences. This agreement is not only dealing with trade, but will have on societies expected consequences to be enlightened and taken in account by negotiators. The automobile sector, public procurement, services, agricultural and pharmaceutical products sectors are, among others, concerned.

    The Role of Civil Society in the negotiation and implementation of an EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement
  • Aprobados on 27/10/2011
    Referencia
    REX/316-EESC-2011-01-01-1612
    Employers - GR I
    United Kingdom
    Plenary session number
    475
    -
    An EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would cover over a fifth of the global population, making it one of the most significant FTAs in the world. It has the potential to bring significant benefits for society to both the EU and India. However, the EESC is concerned with its uncertain social and environmental effects for the EU, especially in terms of Mode 4 (mobility of workers) and for the poorer segments of Indian society.
    The role of civil society in the free trade agreement between the EU and India
  • Aprobados on 16/06/2011
    Referencia
    REX/318-EESC-2011-01-01-1010
    Employers - GR I
    United Kingdom
    Plenary session number
    472
    -
    EU - Central Asia
  • Aprobados on 13/09/2010
    Referencia
    REX/317-EESC-2010-1302
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Austria
    Plenary session number
    485
    -
    An emerging civil society in China
  • Aprobados on 26/05/2010
    Referencia
    REX/276-EESC-2010-770
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    463
    -
    EU-ASEAN Relations
  • Aprobados on 01/10/2009
    Referencia
    REX/268-EESC-2009-1478
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    456
    -
    The EU, Africa and China