EESC President
EESC President
En présence de Roberta Metsola, présidente du Parlement européen (PE), les membres du Comité économique et social européen (CESE), réunis en session plénière ce mercredi, ont débattu de la réaction de l’Union aux défis géopolitiques actuels. Les présidentes des deux institutions ont reconnu que la compétitivité, associée à une plus grande autonomie stratégique, sont cruciales en ces temps difficiles.
25/01/2023
The latest economic forecasts show pressing challenges for Europe, with weakened economic growth and inflation remaining at high levels. In order to successfully address them, the Commission's 2023 Work Programme must prioritise the EU's recovery and mitigating the economic, social and societal impacts of the war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis.
18/10/2022
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) condemns in the strongest possible terms the illegal annexation of the Ukrainian regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson by the Russian Federation
30/09/2022
The EU is faced with an unprecedented surge in energy prices, aggravated by the consequences of the Russian aggression in Ukraine and placing an unbearable burden on European households and businesses. Ahead of the extraordinary Energy Council on 9 September, the EESC calls for joint European action to ensure the stability of electricity prices and to urgently reform the energy market.
08/09/2022
One year on, 7 plenaries and 12 Citizens' Panels later, we can draw a line and state that a positive step has been taken for participatory democracy. The Conference on the Future of Europe has empowered ordinary Europeans, along with policy-makers, to deliver 300 practical recommendations aimed at shaping our future for the better. ...
06/05/2022
In its Resolution on War in Ukraine and its economic, social and environmental impact adopted on Thursday, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) strongly condemns the ongoing unilateral aggression against Ukraine ordered by the President of the Russian Federation.
24/03/2022
Les membres du Comité économique et social européen condamnent l'invasion injustifiée et non provoquée de l'Ukraine par le gouvernement de la Fédération de Russie et expriment leur solidarité avec le peuple ukrainien en appelant à des actions fermes, tant au niveau européen que national, dans l'esprit d'unité qui sied à cette période dramatique.
The situation in Ukraine worsens hour by hour. Ukrainian women, men and children need us to be united in these challenging times. The EU and every Member State need to continue to live up to their responsibilities by protecting people, democracy and our shared values.
09/03/2022
09/03/2022
EESC President Christa Schweng on Twitter: "On #InternationalWomensDay, I wish to pay tribute to all women and stand up for #GenderEquality. United we must shape a peaceful future in which ️women have as many opportunities to flourish as ️men. #IWD2022.
08/03/2022
Le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) publie le programme complet de Mme Christa Schweng, sa nouvelle présidente, pour la durée de son mandat (2020-2023)
11/11/2020
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United for the future of Europe. This is the guiding principle for my work as new president of the European Economic and Social Committee. Only united we can successfully overcome the economic and social hardship caused by CoViD-19. Only united we can shape a Europe that is economically prosperous, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
28/10/2020
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The President's agenda
Meeting with Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff, Head of EU Delegation to the West Bank, Gaza and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
07/02/2023
Meeting with representatives of the Palestinian Economic and Social Council (PESC)
08/02/2023