Euroopa Majandus- ja Sotsiaalkomitee
Consequences for employment in regions undergoing energy transitions
This study examines the socio-economic situation of three lignite regions in the process of transitioning out of coal mining: Lusatia in Germany, Wielkopolska in Poland, and Upper Nitra in Slovakia. It assesses the effectiveness of various instruments, factors and approaches in creating quality jobs, employment, and economic growth.
The decline of employment in the European agriculture sector increases the need of EU and non-EU seasonal workers at peaks of planting and harvesting activities. EU citizens’ freedom and right to work across the Union allows the proper functioning of the market economy by providing labour where and when it is needed. Still, after 30 years of the single market, once seasonal workers arrive at their destination, they are subject to fragmented, often localised, employment arrangements and rules.
Report on the country visit to Portugal – 6-7 October 2022
This report relays the views of Portuguese civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
Report on the country visit to Greece – 5-6 May 2022
This report relays the views of Greek civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
Report on the country visit to Sweden – 13-14 October 2022
This report relays the views of Swedish civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
This publication presents the Civil Society Organisations’ Group (Group III) of the European Economic and Social Committee.
2023-2025 Manifesto
Oliver Röpke, President of the EESC
Judging by recent events, migration can be unpredictable and unprecedented, with EU policy being anticipatory and yet reactive. This paper highlights recent EU policy and developments, and the EESC's position in response to them.
This publication highlights the main achievements of Christa Schweng’s EESC presidency throughout the last two and a half years, listing major actions and initiatives taken to implement the priorities set at the beginning of her term.
The External Relations Section (REX) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is responsible for dialogue between European civil society organisations and their homologues from the countries with which the European Union has formal relations (e.g. under the form of a Free Trade Agreement). Through this dialogue, made possible by a series of bilateral bodies, and through specialized opinions and information reports, the Committee is able to concretely contribute to EU foreign policy.
