The 11th meeting of the EU DAG, which took place right after European elections and ahead of UK general election, was dedicated to members’ presentations on pressing ongoing issues, including CBAM, concerns around labour rights LPF and non-regression, the sand eel dispute and the transport of live animals and common veterinary.
Audition du Groupe Droits fondamentaux et état de droit
Location
CESE, Rue Belliard 99, 1040 Bruxelles
Bruxelles
Belgium
Cette audition portera sur l’état actuel des prisons et des centres de détention en Europe, et tout particulièrement sur les expériences des prisonniers, des détenus et du personnel qui y travaille. Cet événement sera l’occasion de réexaminer la réglementation en vigueur applicable à ces établissements et d’évaluer sa mise en œuvre pratique afin de déterminer s’ils répondent de manière adéquate aux normes en matière de droits de l’homme. Grâce à la participation des parties prenantes concernées, l’audition visera à recenser les lacunes et les difficultés observées dans le système, en établissant une comparaison entre les lois et les réalités du terrain.
La réunion annuelle 2024 des présidents et secrétaires généraux des CES de l'UE et du CESE se tiendra le 19 juin 2024. Cette réunion sera consacrée au thème suivant: "(à compléter)".
Le sommet euro-méditerranéen annuel des conseils économiques et sociaux et institutions similaires offre aux organisations de la société civile (OSC) des États membres de l’UpM une plateforme pour débattre des défis et opportunités communs et échanger les meilleures pratiques.
Domestic Advisory Groups of the EU and six Central American countries held their Joint Meeting in Brussels on 17-18 June. The DAGs took part in a Workshop focused on two pertinent topics: Corporative Sustainability Due Diligence and the EU Deforestation Directive. During the Joint Meeting the DAGs discussed their role and functioning, in particular in view of the full application of the Association Agreement. The delegates exchanged good practices and debated the consequences of the full application of the AA for civil society sensu largo and on the work of the DAGs. Important part of the discussion was dedicated to the space for democracy and the role of civil society and advisory groups in strengthening democracy and rights.
Representatives of the European and Georgian Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs), set up under the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Georgia, will hold their eighth joint meeting on 17 June 2024 in Brussels.
The 15th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Civil Society Platform (CSP) took place on 14 June 2024. During the meeting, the CSP members exchanged with the EU and Ukrainian authorities on the implementation of the European Commission's opinion on Ukraine's EU membership and on the state of play of the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
12th meeting of the EU-Chile JCC was held physically in Brussels on 12-13 June 2024. The EESC members and Chilean delegates discussed the transition to a new framework of our bilateral partnership, under the Advanced Framework Agreement, which is expected to enter into force by the end of the year or in early 2025. They also debated the current challenges for democracy in the EU, Chile and across the globe. Among the economic issues, state of play of bilateral trade and technology transfer dominated the discussions. Members also exchanged views on the participation of youth in civil dialogue, and shared good practices of inclusion of young people in the initiatives promoting sustainable development. Prominent on the agenda were also environmental issues, including healthy environment as a human right, climate financing, and the future of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The JCC adopted a Joint Declaration.
Le 12 juin 2024, le CESE tiendra une audition publique dans le cadre de son avis en cours sur "Assurer la cohérence de l’économie circulaire et de la bioéconomie au niveau de l’Union et des États membres", qui vise à renforcer la synergie entre la bioéconomie, la circularité et la durabilité en adoptant une approche plus intégrée et plus intégrée. perspective systémique sur la bioéconomie circulaire.
In 2023, the EESC launched its call for an EU Blue Deal, as a new standalone strategic priority on water for the EU. Partnering with Water Europe, this event explored integrating water into industrial strategies and showcased Water-Smart economy practices. The event is a partner event of the EU Green Week, which this year focused on water resilience. Online, via Zoom - From 14:30 to 16:30
