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The EESC brings together representatives from all areas of organised civil society, who give their independent advice on EU policies and legislation. The EESC's326 Members are organised into three groups: Employers, Workers and Various Interests.
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Au cours du second semestre de 2018, l’Autriche assume, pour la troisième fois, l’exercice de la présidence tournante du Conseil de l’Union européenne, et la devise de sa présidence est «Une Europe qui protège». Cette publication présente les priorités du CESE durant la présidence autrichienne.
Le Comité économique et social européen s'affirme comme un partenaire engagé auprès de la présidence italienne de l'Union européenne, donnant ainsi une voix à la société civile organisée tout au long de ce semestre.
EESC priorities during the Italian Presidency - July – December 2014
La présidence grecque de l’UE est une opportunité que l’Europe ne peut pas manquer, car elle est celle qui peut favoriser le changement pour une Europe plus proche de ses citoyens et plus concrète, alors que se dessinent déjà les échéances majeures pour son avenir. Aux élections de mai prochain, les citoyens éliront un nouveau Parlement européen. Ces élections nous diront aussi si l’Europe aura su ou non les convaincre de son efficacité et de la vigueur retrouvée du projet européen.
Exploring the multiple facets of European security
In this issue:
Our members address European security, the focus of the Polish Presidency 2025;
Guest articles by Hans WOLTERS and Eero YRJÖ-KOSKINEN (Institute for European Environmental Policy), Juraj LIZÁK (Slovak Youth Council), and Agnieszka MAJ and Karolina ZUBEL (Center for Social Economic Research (CASE));
Reports on recent group activities;
Interview with rapporteur King JOÓ on the EESC opinion on 'Ensuring a needs-based work-life balance for all: How adequate flexible working conditions can support intergenerational solidarity and the empowerment of women'.
Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - January 2025
Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU - a look ahead
In this issue:
Our members write about their expectations and proposals for the Belgian Presidency
Guest articles on the Belgian Presidency by Marianne Streel (President of the Walloon Federation of Agriculture (FWA)), Danny Jacobs (Director of the Union for a Better Environment) and Benjamin Clarysse (Policy Coordinator at the Union for a Better Environment)
Comment on the upcoming European elections by Tanja Herceg (Board Member of the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA))
Comments on the European Consumer Day 2023, COP28 and the Connecting EU seminar 2023
Civil Society Organisations' Bulletin - January 2024
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU: Opportunities and Challenges
In this issue:
Our members write about their expectations and proposals for the Spanish Presidency
Guest articles by Lourdes Márquez de la Calleja (Director of Alliances and International Relations at Fundación ONCE) and Victoria Ortega (President of Unión
Profesional and First Vice-President of CEPLIS)
Comment on the proposed reform of the European electricity market by rapporteur Jan Dirx
Interview on measures to fight stigma against HIV with rapporteur Pietro Vittorio Barbieri