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European democracy action plan

Belliard Street 99/101
Brussels (Hybrid)
Belgium

For democracy to flourish, free media and civil society must be able to participate in an open debate, free from malign interference, and in an environment where facts are distinguished from fiction.

The hearing will feed into the EESC Opinion on the Democracy Action Plan which lays the ground for the adoption of measures concerning the promotion of free and fair elections (including democratic engagement beyond elections), the strengthening of media freedom, and the countering of disinformation.

17/03/2021

Europe's media action plan

Public Hearing
Online
Brussels
Belgium

In the context of its opinion on the Communication "Europe's media in the Digital Decade: an action plan to support recovery and transformation", recently published by the European Commission, the EESC 's TEN Section is organising a virtual public hearing on 16 March 2021.

16/03/2021
Poster

New EU strategy on adaptation to climate change

Public Hearing
Online event
Bruxelles
Belgium

The public hearing on 15 March 2021 is aiming to engage a range of civil society stakeholders to discuss the new EU strategy on adaptation to climate change adopted by the European Commission on 24 February 2021 and to provide input to develop civil society's position on the strategy's objective.

15/03/2021
New EU strategy on adaptation to climate change

Civil Society Organisations during and after COVID-19: what challenges and what future?

Extraordinary meeting of the Diversity Europe Group
Brussels
Belgium

The hybrid conference will see the launch of the EESC study "The response of civil society organisations to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent restrictive measures adopted in Europe", as well as topical debates with high-level speakers and civil society representatives. External participants are kindly invited to follow the meeting from remote.

12/03/2021

The economic impact of organised crime and money laundering - How does the Covid-19 crisis aggravate the problems?

Public Conference - ONLINE EVENT
Conference
2.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Online event
Bruxelles
Belgium

Activities of organised crime organisations like money laundering and the tapping of public funds have consequences for the economy, business and society. A crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic may be an opportunity for organised crime to spread their activity, gain power and even innovate to find new ways to pursue their objectives.

10/03/2021

Fundamental rights, the rule of law and the post-COVID-19 recovery

Belliard Street 99/101
Brussels (Hybrid)
Belgium

The hearing will build on the reflection launched by the FRRL Group at its first hearing on COVID-19 in December 2020. While the first hearing focused on COVID-19's impact on employers, workers and CSOs and the EU response, the second will look at the world after.

09/03/2021

1st meeting of the EU DAG under the EU-Vietnam FTA

Brussels
Belgium

This was the first meeting of the EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG), composed of representatives of employers' organisations, trade unions and various interest groups. At the meeting, the EU DAG received information from the European External Action Service (EEAS) on the EU relations with Vietnam and exchange with representatives of the European Commission's DG TRADE and the European Parliament on the implementation of the Trade and Sustainable Development chapter of the FTA. The EU DAG had also a first discussion on its work programme.

08/03/2021

Civil Society Days 2021

A Sustainable Recovery for the Future of Europe's Citizens
Brussels
Belgium

Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has proved to be an endurance test for human and social rights, democratic values, the rule of law and economic resilience in the EU. While navigating stormy waters, organised civil society is playing a key role in coping with the countless pandemic-related challenges at European, national, regional and local level.

01/03/2021 05/03/2021
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