As the EU accelerates its drive toward climate neutrality, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued a clarion call for a coordinated, fair and inclusive transition. In an opinion adopted during its December plenary, the EESC underscores the urgent need to ensure that no one is left behind as Europe reshapes its economy to meet ambitious climate goals. The recommendations align with the European Commission’s 2024–2029 priorities and address the critical challenges to jobs, skills, social welfare and regional disparities.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a debate to celebrate both the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Olympic spirit during its plenary session on 5 December in Brussels.
European Consumer Day 2024 stressed the need for sustainable water management, improved infrastructure and consumer education to make sure water remains affordable to all Europeans
Lors de sa session plénière de décembre, le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) a organisé un débat sur la démocratie en Afrique avec des représentants du Conseil économique, social et culturel de l’Union africaine (ECOSOCC de l’UA). Les parties partagent l’idée que la société civile est le véritable moteur d’un partenariat fructueux entre l’Union européenne et l’Afrique, qui se fonde sur l’égalité et favorise le dialogue civil et social.
In an opinion adopted in plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) made key recommendations to advance the EU’s Territorial Agenda 2030. The strategy should promote cohesion and the ‘freedom to stay’ in one’s home, align with cohesion policy to reduce disparities, and drive sustainable growth, while increasing civil society participation in regional development.
As the European Commission crafts its 2025 Work Programme, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a resolution to shape its priorities and tackle Europe’s critical geopolitical and socio-economic challenges. The EESC’s recommendations highlight the urgent need to drive long-term competitiveness, social cohesion, and environmental resilience to secure the EU’s global leadership and ensure a prosperous future for all.
Granting full Schengen status to Bulgaria and Romania will also benefit the EU single market, as any limitations on freedom of movement within the EU adversely affect EU competitiveness and hamper its economic growth
La conférence sur la désinformation, organisée par le Comité économique et social européen, a montré qu’une approche horizontale de la lutte contre la désinformation, mobilisant les citoyens, constitue un pas dans la bonne direction. Les participants à la conférence ont également mis en évidence le rôle que peut jouer la presse régionale en servant de modèle aux grandes plateformes médiatiques afin de rétablir la confiance de leur public.
Montenegro has a good chance of closing all chapters of its EU accession negotiations by the end of 2026, according to the EU-Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee. To this end, it needs a cross-party and broader social dialogue.
