Euroopan talous- ja sosiaalikomitea
The study carried out by the European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) aims to provide an analysis of the current consultation practices at the European Commission as well as to examine the potential of an intermediary body, such as the EESC, and organised civil society, in improving this tool for participatory democracy in the EU.
This leaflet is part of a series of publications published in the context of the cultural events organised by the EESC.
This leaflet is part of a series of publications published in the context of the cultural events organised by the EESC.
This leaflet is part of a series of publications published in the context of the cultural events organised by the EESC.
This leaflet is part of a series of publications published in the context of the exhibitions organised by the EESC.
In November 2016 the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) had a high-level dialogue on the future of work bringing together more than 300 representatives of the social partners and civil society in Europe.
Participants discussed possible solutions to future of work challenges and examples of good practice that will feed into the ILO Centenary Initiative on the Future of Work. The contribution of civil society in Europe to this debate is crucial in shaping a world of work that will best serve people and the economy.
This study focuses on the use of trilogues and early agreements in the European Union (EU). Today, trilogues form the standard operating procedure for reaching agreements between the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of the EU. The use of trilogues has long raised concerns about public transparency and accountability. Much has already been done to improve the way in which each institution’s negotiating team is held accountable to their respective institutions. However, there is still scope for improving the transparency of trilogue meetings.
The EESC has made considerable efforts to provide a response to the "Clean Energy for all Europeans" package, the large and rich body of work that the European Commission presented a few months ago (November 2016).
Bees play a vital role in preserving biodiversity and ecological balance.
The European Economic and Social Committee is the first EU institution in Brussels to launch an urban apiculture project – and this is only part of its recent commitment to reduce adverse effects on the environment. With its two hives, the EESC is actively contributing to safeguarding biodiversity in Brussels and is reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable urban environment.
This leaflet is part of a series of publications published in the context of the cultural events organised by the EESC.
