15/01/2016
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01/201633 schools from across Europe selected to come to Brussels to discuss migration
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17/12/2015
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78/2015A delegation from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) was in Austria from 15 to 16 December to learn about the work of various civil society organisations helping to deal with the influx of refugees.
16/12/2015
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77/2015A civil society delegation from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) today began a series of 12 country visits with a three day visit to Greece in order to hear first-hand from civil society organisations working on the ground with the migration and refugee situation. The delegation will gather information in order to inform possible coping strategies for the influx of refugees and to establish a set of best practices and policies which can contribute to a seamless process of reception, relocation or integration of refugees.
14/12/2015
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76/201580 million people live with disability in the EU – new European Accessibility Act published in December
10/12/2015
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75/2015Europe needs a truly common European asylum system with harmonised procedures throughout Europe. In the current complex situation, Europe needs to secure its borders in a European rather than a national effort while at the same time assisting asylum seekers outside the EU. Moreover, it has to put in place an effective immigration policy which is transparent, clearly outlining who will have a chance to immigrate and welcoming those newcomers by supporting their start in the respective EU Member State.
10/12/2015
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74/2015The five winning initiatives present snap-shots of what is being done by thousands of voluntary groups and NGOs across Europe. Each of the projects tackles the 2015 theme “Combating poverty” in its own way and demonstrates that poverty undermines all aspects of well-being in society, including education, long-term health, housing, access to employment and family relationships.
07/12/2015
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73/2015Aviation has a very broad impact on economic growth. The air transport system generates benefits beyond the immediate aviation industry. As well as connectivity and mobility for citizens and businesses, they include securing investments, supplying jobs and improving productivity and innovation - thus contributing to society's welfare. The aviation sector employs almost 2 million people and contributes EURO 110 billion to Europe's economy.[1]
04/12/2015
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72/2015In the hot phase of the COP21 talks the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) again urges world leaders to deliver an ambitious, legally-binding agreement that will be consistent with the overall objective of keeping global warming below the 2°C threshold.
01/12/2015
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71/2015More than 120 million people in the EU face the risk of poverty or social exclusion[1]
20/11/2015
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70/2015On the eve of COP 21, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) together with the Committee of the Regions (CoR) have urged negotiators in Paris not to fail, sending a clear message: Real action on climate and towards low-carbon transition is taking place outside of the political decision-making process, and it is now time for the contribution of civil-society actors as well as local and regional authorities to be framed in a multi-level governance system.