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The European Pillar of Social Rights – Evaluation of the initial implementation and recommendations for the future

Public Hearing
Rue Belliard/Belliardstraat 99, B-1040 Brussels
Brussels
Belgium

In November 2017, the EU institutions announced that the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) would be an important tool for promoting upwards convergence, in both economic and social terms. The EESC is now starting to evaluate the implementation of this initiative.

To kick off this process, a public hearing will be held in the afternoon of Thursday 28 March at the EESC, to assess the legislative and non-legislative measures taken, identify gaps and propose new measures, including in the context of the European Semester.

28/03/2019

Hearing in Italy on The new European rules on retail – between the free market and sustainability

Public Hearing
Confcommercio
Como
Italy

The European Economic and Social Committee organized with the distretto urbano del commercio of Como a hearing as part of its follow-up work on its opinion on ''A European retail sector fit for the 21st century'', which was adopted in December 2018. The event took place on March 28 2019 in Como, Italy. It is part of a series of follow-up hearings to be held in several EU Member States.
The main objective of the hearing was to discuss the effectiveness and efficiency of EU retail policies and to collect valuable input and feedback from Italian stakeholders on the issue in order to find ways to improve these policies. Particular emphasis was placed on the recommendations presented in the EESC opinion with a view to their implementation at national level.

28/03/2019

European Consumer Day 2019

A consumer policy for today’s generation?
Conference
EESC
Brussels
Belgium

On 27 March 2019, the EESC organised its 21st edition of the European Consumer Day in Brussels. With young consumers at the heart of the programme, and the trends in consumption patterns driven by technology, we were talking about the role played by young people in this change and how they can influence the policy that affects them directly. Three key sectors for young people were the subject of participatory workshops to discuss issues and opportunities in mobility, food and clothing. A live debate also was held on the influence of social media on young people.

27/03/2019

4th joint meeting of the EU-Georgia Domestic Advisory Groups

Rue Belliard 99
Brussels
Belgium

Representatives of the European and Georgian Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs), set up under the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Georgia, held their fourth joint meeting in Brussels on 26 March 2019. The participants followed-up on the implementation of the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter of the Association Agreement.

26/03/2019

#YEYSturns10: Vote for the future!

Your Europe, Your Say! 2019
99 rue Belliard
Brussels
Belgium

2019 will be an election year and the new European Parliament will have very important decisions to make, at a time when everything from the economy to communication and from politics to social trends are being revolutionised on a daily basis.

How do you, as a young person, view these changes, and the opportunities and potential risks they bring, and what future solutions might you have to offer?

If you want to discuss these issues with other students from 33 countries, why not take part in YEYS 2019 by sharing your vision and celebrating with us the 10th anniversary of this event?

21/03/2019 22/03/2019

542nd Plenary session, 20-21 March 2019

Plenary Session
Brussels
Belgium

With the following debates : The future of Europe in connection with the adoption of the opinions "Listening to the citizens of Europe for a sustainable future (Sibiu and beyond)" and "The future of the EU: Benefits to citizens and respect for European values"; debate on a ECI entitled "Stop extremism"; and the participation of Patrick BERNASCONI, president of the French CESE. web streaming

20/03/2019 21/03/2019

Making rural areas the engines of a sustainable Europe

Joint Conference of the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Rural Parliament
Meeting room JDE 51, Rue Belliard, 99
Brussels
Belgium

The EESC's Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment (NAT) and the European Rural Parliament (ERP) organise a joint, web-streamed event on "Making rural areas the engines of a sustainable Europe" on 14 March 2019 on EESC premises from 2.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

14/03/2019
Making rural areas the engines of a sustainable Europe

The European Pillar of Social Rights: opportunities for the Roma Integration Strategies'

EESC, room VMA3 - Rue van Maerlant 2
Brussels
Belgium

At its hearing of the 13 March, the Study Group on the Inclusion of the Roma will be discussing the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and how this can translate into a benefit for the Roma community.

The hearing will give a general overview of what the EPSR envisages for education, employment, housing and healthcare. It will then look at the possibilities and opportunities that the principles of the Pillar can bring to alter the situation of the Roma. The hearing will feature as discussion on the real consideration that the Pillar gives to the Roma and suggest ways through which the Roma can be integrated in the Pillar.

13/03/2019
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