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À l'occasion de la conférence "Pensons durable, soyons responsables! La société civile européenne en route vers Rio+20", organisée par le Comité économique et social européen les 7 et 8 février 2012 à Bruxelles, les représentants de la société civile organisée, ont adopté le message suivant.
Session plénière du Comité Economique et Social Européen, Bruxelles, 25 avril 2012
Intervention de Michel Delebarre
Président de la commission COTER du Comité des Régions,
Sénateur & Maire de Dunkerque
Intervention de Michel Delebarre- Session Plenaire