Recycling and the recovery of strategic raw materials from waste should be stepped up, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). This would reduce the waste going to landfill, but would also help the EU to lessen its dependence on third countries for raw materials.
In two new opinions adopted at its October plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for key reforms to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy, based on sustainable growth and a balanced fiscal approach to supporting green and digital investments. The EESC underlines the key role of NextGenerationEU, the EU’s COVID-19 recovery instrument, and calls for similar instruments to be included in the new long-term EU budget.
Lors de sa session plénière d’octobre, le CESE a adopté un avis qui souligne que les collectivités locales, en particulier celles qui sont voisines d’installations nucléaires, et les organisations nationales de la société civile devraient avoir voix au chapitre et recevoir le soutien nécessaire à cet effet. La charge liée au traitement des déchets nucléaires ne saurait être laissée aux générations futures, raison pour laquelle il convient de recourir dans toute la mesure du possible aux techniques de recyclage.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)is urging the European Union to boost its investment in secure connectivity, resilient infrastructure, and supply chains to ensure it stays competitive in the rapidly evolving field of general-purpose AI (GPAI). These measures are seen as essential in maximising the benefits of generative AI in line with European values, needs, and fundamental rights.
L’énergie géothermique est une source d’énergie importante qui n’a pas encore été suffisamment développée. Tous ses avantages n’ont pas encore été évalués, mais il est évident qu’elle constitue une source d’énergie fiable susceptible de contribuer à l’autonomie stratégique et à la sécurité de l’Europe.
In a recent set of recommendations adopted in October, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) called for immediate measures to combat climate change, while highlighting the economic opportunities it also presents. By investing in sustainable practices and promoting a collaborative global approach, the EU can mitigate the risks associated with climate change.
The European Economic and Social Committee will host the 2024 Connecting EU seminaron 17-18 October 2024 , which will this year address the urgent need to preserve independent and impartial journalism in the context of mounting political pressures and the rapid rise of generative AI.
From October 1-2, 2024, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke, participated in the highly anticipated Athens Democracy Forum (ADF) 2024, an event hosted by the Democracy and Culture Foundation in association with The New York Times. This year’s theme, "A Moment of Truth," addressed pressing global challenges to democracy as more than 50 nations worldwide faced national elections.
Le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) reconnaît toute l’importance de l’hydrogène renouvelable en tant qu’élément clé de la transition vers des sources d’énergie renouvelables, et affirme que ses infrastructures, son financement et les compétences qui y sont liées doivent être prévus avec soin.
