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The 9th meeting of the EU DAG set up under the EU-UK TCA, the last one chaired by Tanja Buzek (now vice-chair), was mostly dedicated to a debriefing on the DAG-to-DAG meeting and the 2nd Civil Society Forum (CSF) held in London on 6 and 7 November 2023.
During this 9th meeting of the EU DAG set up under the EU-UK TCA, while looking already ahead to 2024 work and upcoming events, an exchange of views on the joint meetings took place, including a debriefing on the DAG-to-DAG meeting and CSF held in London on 6 and 7 November as well as a discussion on the improvement of methodology in preparation for joint statement exercise and of the EU DAG's working methods in general. Following best practices, structured dialogue with the Commission carried on, this time with a debrief of the 3rd meeting of the Trade Partnership Committee under the UK-EU TCA on 7 December 2023 and of the latest Trade Specialised Committees and stocktake on the 2nd Civil Society Forum.
Recommandations de politique économique de la zone euro
Event type
Debate
Location
Evénement en ligne
Belgium
À la fin du mois de novembre, la Commission européenne devrait lancer le cycle annuel de coordination des politiques économiques, qui comprend la publication de nouvelles recommandations relatives à la zone euro pour 2024. Le CESE contribuera à la discussion interinstitutionnelle en élaborant un avis qui proposera une réflexion du point de vue de la société civile.
The 14th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Civil Society Platform (CSP) will take place on 15 December 2023. During the meeting, a debate will focus on assessing the implementation of the European Commission's opinion and the state of play of the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
In addition, the CSP will discuss the initiatives for Ukraine's green recovery, economic integration of Ukraine to the EU, as well as current challenges related to labour market.
A joint declaration, prepared by both sides, will be discussed and adopted.
Le vendredi 15 décembre 2023, le CESE organisera une audition publique afin de recueillir les avis de la Commission européenne, des acteurs du développement rural et de diverses parties prenantes sur la manière de favoriser la mise en œuvre de la vision à long terme des zones rurales de l'UE.
583e session plénière: Célébration du 65e anniversaire du Comité économique et social européen; Conclusions de la présidence espagnole de l’Union européenne; Engagements mondiaux en matière de climat: réflexion sur les résultats de la convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques (CCNUCC) COP 28. Web streaming
Comme les années précédentes, le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) participera activement à la conférence des parties (COP28) de la convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques, qui se tiendra cette année à Dubaï, aux Émirats arabes unis, du 30 novembre au 12 décembre. 2023. La COP de cette année marque le 31e anniversaire de l'adoption de la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques.
Les consommateurs dans le monde numérique: protection des jeunes et application de la loi
Event type
Conference
Location
Bruxelles
Belgium
L’objectif sera de réfléchir à la manière d’assurer une application plus efficace de la législation existante en matière de protection des consommateurs et de relever les défis posés par le domaine numérique, en mettant particulièrement l’accent sur les mineurs.
The first meeting of the EU-Moldova Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) in the new 2023-25 term, will take place on 8 December 2023. The DAG will elect a new chair, discuss the progress in implementing the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter and make proposals for a work programme for the new term.
On 7 December 2023, the sixth meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group was held in a hybrid format. DAG members engaged in constructive discussions on key topics shaping the trade partnership between the European Union and Singapore.
The agenda included an introduction round, a report on recent joint meetings, insights on Singapore's strategic importance, updates on the implementation of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, and a discussion on ways of cooperation and the EU DAG's work priorities.