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Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee – Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Econom
Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee – Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Counci
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Réflexion sur l’avenir des relations entre l’UE et le Royaume-Uni: réexamen en 2026 de l’accord de commerce et de coopération (ACC), du point de vue de la société civile
Conservation et utilisation durable de la diversité biologique marine des zones ne relevant pas de la juridiction nationale: ratification de l’accord BBNJ
Lors de sa session plénière de juillet, le Comité économique et social européen (CESE) a organisé un débat sur les priorités politiques de l’actuelle présidence du Conseil de l’Union européenne (UE), dont les principaux objectifs consistent à s’attacher à ce que l’UE assume ses responsabilités en matière de sécurité et renforce sa compétitivité.