The conference on disinformation, held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), showcased that a horizontal approach leveraging on citizens in the fight against disinformation is moving in the right direction. The participants also pointed out that regional press can be a role model for big media platforms to rebuild the trust lost with their audiences.
Montenegro has a good chance of closing all chapters of its EU accession negotiations by the end of 2026, according to the EU-Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee. To this end, it needs a cross-party and broader social dialogue.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a public hearing on the situation of Roma women, exploring ways to tackle the key challenge of under-representation while addressing the different kinds of discrimination this group faces on a daily basis.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is actively participating in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11–22, 2024. Representing the voices of civil society, the EESC is committed to ensuring that marginalized and vulnerable groups are included in global climate solutions.
Eestis toimunud konverentsil rõhutati, et vähese CO2 heitega vesinik on energiasüsteemi eduka ümberkujundamise põhielement, mille potentsiaali arendamiseks on aga vaja taristut ja rahastamist.
14. novembril 2024 allkirjastatud ühisavalduses kutsuvad Euroopa Majandus- ja Sotsiaalkomitee transpordi, energeetika, infrastruktuuri ja infoühiskonna sektsiooni (TEN) esimees Baiba Miltoviča ning eluasemeid käsitleva Euroopa Regioonide Komitee arvamuse raportöör Andres Jaadla Euroopa institutsioone üles võtma kiireloomulisi meetmeid, et tuua Euroopa Liit välja praegusest eluasemekriisist. Samuti tervitavad nad Euroopa Komisjoni energeetika ja elamumajanduse voliniku ametisse nimetamist. Voliniku ülesandeks saab esitada esimene Euroopa taskukohaste eluasemete kava.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls on the EU to champion an innovative, sustainable, and circular bioeconomy model that aligns with the European Green Deal and climate goals. In its recent opinion, Aligning the circular economy and the bioeconomy at the EU and national level,adopted at the October plenary, the EESC outlines how a strong bioeconomy strategy can amplify Europe’s economic and ecological benefits, strengthen resilience, and support a fair transition for all.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion that aims to safeguard citizens' fundamental rights in the midst of the implementation of AI technology in public services.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) fully supports the objectives of the European Green Deal. However, it urgently calls for attention to be paid to the negative aspects of the deal, which have affected employment and EU competitiveness.
