In this brochure, we have put together a series of semester-related opinions and an information report in which the EESC makes policy recommendations on the various elements of the European Semester.
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.
After the European elections, what agenda for the EU?
In this issue:
Our members share their expectations and proposals for the EU agenda 2024-2029
Guest articles by László Bercse (Vice-President, Inclusion Europe), Rareș Voicu (President, European Youth Forum) and Radu Caragea-Szucs (Vice-President, Funky Citizens)
Special interview with EESC Vice-President Aurel Laurenţiu Plosceanu on the European elections
Report on our recent conference on 'The State of Health in the EU'
Interview with rapporteur Stoyan Tchoukanov on the EESC opinion 'Promoting autonomous and sustainable food production: strategies for the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027'
EU elections 2024: a critical moment to rewrite Europe's future
In this issue:
Our members discuss the 2024 elections to the European Parliament
Guest articles by Antonella Valmorbida (Secretary-General of the European Association for Local Democracy and Board Member of the European Partnerships for Democracy) and Diana Dovgan (Secretary-General of the European Confederation of Industrial and Service Cooperatives)
Interview on gender and diversity among MEPs in view of the 2024 elections
Interview on the EESC study 'The cost of climate change on households and families in the EU'
Reports on recent events
Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - December 2023
