Participativna demokracija

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  • Presentation by
    Linda Ravo
    Organisation
    Project consultant, European Civic Forum
    Presentation by Linda Ravo - An open, transparent and structured EU civil dialogue: A study on challenges and opportunities
  • Presentation by
    Filip Pazderski
    Organisation
    Institute of Public Affairs (IPA)
    Presentation by Filip Pazderski - COVID-19 implications on CSOs’ fundamental rights and civic space
  • Speech by Diversity Europe Group President Séamus Boland
  • Speaker
    Luca Jahier, EESC President

    In the EU as well as in neighbouring countries, representative democracy is experiencing a crisis of legitimacy. One manner of addressing this challenge which puts at risk our democratic societies is to promote participation. Involvement in local democratic processes builds trust, generates an understanding of the complexity of democratic processes and empowers citizens.

  • Speaker
    Staffan Nilsson
    Organisation
    EESC
    The organisation of the annual ECI Day - which I hope will remain a landmark in years to come with more and more partners on board - is also clear proof of our commitment to initiate dialogue on this tool. Last year's event was only a small seminar to celebrate the launch of the ECI process, but it attracted many people. We have also supported the ECI process by hosting technical working groups on the online signature collection software, bringing together IT experts and ECI organisers to see what can be improved on (participants will hear about the ongoing work during the afternoon's panel).
    Staffan Nilsson's speeches at the European Citizens' Initiative Day 2013
  • Speaker
    Staffan Nilsson
    Organisation
    EESC
    The EESC believes that there is much more to European citizenship, and that a political system such as the EU must cultivate and strengthen the political, social and cultural dimensions of the Union. If we want people to feel truly connected to Europe, we need to develop their ability to exercise political power ("power" in the sense of participation in governance). We can develop that ability by providing knowledge about the political system and using mechanisms that allow for participation from the bottom up.
    Staffan Nilsson`s opening speech at the YourEurope2013 open space event
  • Luca Jahier
    Inaugural speech by President Luca JAHIER
    Presentation by Gordon Sillence (A)
    Presentation by Gordon Sillence (B)
    Presentation by Zaharias Ioannides
    Presentation by Panayotis Gkofas
    Welcome speech by Mr Moiseos
    Speech by Ms Pantelakis
    Speech by Mr Frydman
    Speech by Mr Michaelides
    Speech by Mr Perikleous
    Speech by Mr Georgiadis
  • Speaker
    Staffan Nilsson
    Organisation
    EESC
    We were all happy when the European Commission designated 2013 as the European Year of Citizens. Citizens play a central role in Europe’s future and integration. What could be more appropriate and timely to dedicate a European Year to them?
    Staffan Nilsson's opening remarks at the Liaison Group meeting
  • Speaker
    Staffan Nilsson
    Organisation
    EESC
    This conference is very timely; demographic trends pose major challenges to the labour market. It suffers from structural problems. Young people, in particular, find it difficult to gain a footing in the labour market, despite skills they have. It is not only the case in Europe. It is also a major problem in Tunisia, where the demographic trend is the opposite: it is a very young population with high skills and no jobs.
    President`s conclusions at the ETF Coroprate Conference 2012- Multilevel Governance in Education and Training
  • Speaker
    Staffan Nilsson
    Organisation
    EESC
    On the eve of the European Summit on 23 May, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee once again calls for leadership, clarity and resolve in order to ensure the future development of the European Union.
    Declaration Staffan Nilsson, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
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