This opinion explores the potential of the bioeconomy and how policies can ensure its long-term competitiveness and investment security, while safeguarding nature. It will present civil society´s views on further goals which include increasing resource-efficient and circular use of biological resources, securing a sustainable supply of biomass, both within the EU and from international sources, and strengthening the EU’s position in the rapidly expanding global bioeconomy.
U izradi (updated on 28/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
In the evolving geopolitical landscape, with the Black Sea region at its core, the EU is stepping up with a comprehensive approach with the aim of supporting the democratic resilience of a region vital to Europe's stability and prosperity and asserting our interests.
Download — Mišljenje stručne skupine EGSO-a: The European Union's strategic approach to the Black Sea region
The opinion will focus on an inclusive and effective approach to strengthening the Single Market, benefiting all EU citizens and businesses. It will look into the concrete actions proposed by the strategy, providing the EESC perspective and input on their implementation.
Download — Mišljenje stručne skupine EGSO-a: Single Market Strategy
Download — Mišljenje stručne skupine EGSO-a: Labour rights for journalists and media professionals as a safeguard for independence and truthful information
Download — Mišljenje stručne skupine EGSO-a: Establishing the European Fund for Regional Development including for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) and the Cohesion Fund
The exploratory opinion examines how to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the protection of local communities by regulating short-term rentals, mitigating over-tourism, strengthening connectivity, and promoting sustainable, inclusive tourism across Europe.
U izradi (updated on 21/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
The upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU has asked the EESC to draw up an exploratory opinion aimed at providing insight and recommendation on the establishment of the European centre of clinical excellence for pharmaceuticals, with the view to serve as a unified, evidence-based authority issuing pharmacotherapy recommendations, guidelines, and protocols for a wide range of diseases.
U izradi (updated on 21/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
The opinion examines the digital omnibus, a set of two legislative proposals which focuses on bringing regulatory simplification and immediate relief to businesses active on digital.
U izradi (updated on 21/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 18/11/2025
Building on the European digital identity framework, the EU Business Wallet will aim at enabling secure digital identification, data sharing and legally valid notifications across the EU. It will aim at helping economic operators manage regulatory requirements, cutting administrative burdens and compliance costs. By ensuring interoperability with national systems, it will support cross-border business, boost SME competitiveness, foster trust in digital interactions and advance the EU’s digital single market.
U izradi (updated on 20/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
The initiative revises the Cybersecurity Act to clarify ENISA’s mandate, strengthen EU cybersecurity certification, simplify legislation, and support a secure and resilient European supply chain and industrial base.
U izradi (updated on 20/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 15/07/2025
The EU Competitiveness Fund, part of the Multiannual Financial Framework, will streamline support for innovation and industrial development by merging existing programmes, simplifying access – particularly for SMEs – and guiding investments across key sectors with unified rules and a shared financial toolbox.
Download — Mišljenje stručne skupine EGSO-a: Competitiveness fund
