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The debate will start at 12.00 and end at 13.00 CEST. It will be webstreamed in multiple EU languages. Prior registration for the webstreaming is not necessary. It will be available on this website on the day of the event.
Promoting the Roma community's political participation at the local level and empowering them to become active members of society are two main aspects of the current EU Roma strategic framework. Whilst some members of the Roma community serve as mayors or deputy mayors, in most Member States the Roma are not represented in the local decision-making process, and are at times deprived by direct and indirect, legal and extralegal means from exercising their own political rights. The hearing will discuss the obstacles faced by the Roma community which hinder them from becoming active citizens, and the changes that are needed. It will also look at good practices from municipalities where actions are being taken to enhance the Roma community's representation and inclusion.
Public debate organised by the EESC's Associational Life Category in cooperation with Civil Society Europe
Event type
Debate
Location
Rue Belliard 99
Brussels
Belgium
The debate will be a hybrid event. For in-person and online participation prior registration is required. The registration period has ended. You can still follow the event live via webstreaming on our website in English.
Public debate with Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist, European Policy Centre (EPC)
Event type
Debate
Location
Online event
Belgium
Public debate on Reforms for a more resilient economy for all: the new EU legislature with Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist, European Policy Centre (EPC)
The written conclusions and recommendations of the conference will feed into an EESC resolution with policy recommendations to the new European Parliament and European Commission, to be adopted in July.
The conference will explore how the EU as a whole and Member States individually can work towards effective sustainable civil dialogue and participatory democracy.