The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is calling for a comprehensive EU strategy to speed up the move away from fossil fuels and the adoption of cleaner, renewable and affordable alternatives. This change will help the environment, make Europe more energy-independent, and create new business opportunities and jobs.
Are you making a difference in the organic sector? Don’t miss your chance to be recognized! The EU Organic Awards are still open for applications , but the deadline is fast approaching: 27 April 2025.
These awards celebrate excellence across the organic value chain, from farmers and food businesses to cities and bio-districts. It’s your opportunity to highlight your impact, gain visibility, and inspire others working toward a more sustainable food system.
Alors que l’UE cherche à élargir son cercle de partenaires clés, dans un contexte d’incertitude quant aux relations transatlantiques, l’Inde apparaît comme un allié parfait. Constituant la plus grande démocratie au monde sur un plan formel, ce pays dispose d’un marché et d’une croissance économique (notamment dans le domaine des technologies vertes) qui offrent de précieuses perspectives aux entreprises de l’Union. La Banque mondiale s’attend à ce que d’ici à 2030, l’Inde surpasse le Japon et l’Allemagne et devienne la troisième économie mondiale.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has welcomed the European Oceans Pact, urging the European Commission to ensure it goes beyond a mere statement of intent and becomes a comprehensive framework for action. In its exploratory opinion, adopted during the March plenary, the EESC stresses that for the pact to be effective, it must align with existing EU policies such as the blue economy strategy, the Green Deal, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
À l’occasion du cinquième anniversaire de la ratification de l’accord de partenariat et de coopération renforcé (APCR) entre le Kazakhstan et l’UE, le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) a adopté, lors de sa session plénière de mars, un plan d’action visant à renforcer la coopération entre les organisations de la société civile de l’Union européenne et du Kazakhstan.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted in plenary its evaluation of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund for the 2014-2020 period. The opinion aims to assess the effectiveness, relevance and inclusiveness of these key EU funding instruments, providing insights that will shape future cohesion policies.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding for a second year the Civil Society Week: Strengthening Cohesion and Participation in Polarised Societies from 17-20 March 2025, at the EESC premises, Jacques Delors Building (rue Belliard 99, B-1040 Brussels).
EESC #CivSocWeek: 17-20 March 2025
EESC premises, JDE Building, 6th floor
Programme and more information about the event please visit our website
Tourism is a powerhouse for the EU economy which can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. It is time to rethink the way tourism works and move beyond sustainability towards regenerative tourism – where destinations don’t just survive but thrive.
On 6 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted a debate on the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal. With the Council set to discuss the deal on 12 March, policymakers, industry leaders, workers and civil society representatives weighed in on whether the plan can truly deliver for Europe’s clean-tech and energy-intensive industries, strategic autonomy and green transition.
