EESC RENEWAL: Giovanni Marcantonio is the new LMO President

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EU Member State responsible for his nomination as EESC member:

Italy

Nomination as representative of:

CUP - Permanent Joint Committee of Professional Orders and Colleges

Educational background and professional experience:

I have been working as a Labour Consultant for over 20 years and have held several positions within the representative bodies of the Order, including the role of Secretary-General of the National Council since 2020. Throughout my professional career, I have specialised in labour law, social protection systems, employment policies and lifelong learning, which has enabled me to gain an in-depth understanding of the labour market at both national and European levels. I have been a member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) since March 2023 and have participated in numerous study groups on AI for public services, employment and labour market policies, guidelines for Member States’ employment policies, occupational health and safety, and professional services. As Secretary-General of the National Council of Labour Consultants, I take part in institutional committees and working groups on digitalisation and serve as a member of the Governing Board of UNI – the Italian National Standardisation Body. My activities also include teaching and authoring numerous publications on the evolution of labour legislation and the impact of new technologies on the workplace.    

Motivation for the EESC's LMO Presidency:

Assuming the presidency of the EESC Labour Market Observatory represents, for me, a natural continuation of my professional commitment, which is dedicated to promoting labour inclusion, managing employment transitions, and building pathways that combine economic progress with social cohesion. I believe the Observatory should not only serve as a centre for analysis and monitoring, but also as a tool for guiding public policies based on solid evidence and a careful reading of the transformations affecting work. My goal is to make it a place of shared knowledge and innovation, capable of anticipating labour market changes and promoting informed decision-making, while strengthening its technical-scientific role and ensuring constant openness to dialogue. In this way, it can become a valuable instrument for supporting the EESC’s work during this crucial period of transformation in the labour market.

Priorities and mission:

I believe that the mission of the LMO in the upcoming term should focus on four strategic pillars:

• Social inclusion and just transitions – ensuring attention to those most at risk of exclusion: young people, migrants, people with disabilities, the long-term unemployed, and precarious or informal workers.
• Skills and lifelong learning – professional training, re-skilling, and lifelong learning systems are key to employability and resilience.
• Territorial cohesion – labour market dynamics are increasingly uneven across urban and rural areas, centres and peripheries, young and older workers. We must analyse these imbalances and promote responses tailored to territorial needs, anticipating the effects of demographic changes on the European labour market.
• Participatory governance and institutional dialogue – the LMO should once again become a platform for dialogue, not only within the EESC but also between institutions and civil society. I will promote public events, hearings, and workshops involving all levels: social partners, NGOs, civil society organisations, researchers, local authorities, and young people.

Further information: Giovanni MARCANTONIO (Italy)

Member, EESC Civil Society Organisations' Group

Representative, CUP - Permanent Joint Committee of Professional Orders and Colleges