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Lack of media coverage, problems in reaching citizens, financial difficulties and uncertain political follow-up were among the ECI issues discussed at the European Economic and Social Committee.

President Oliver Röpke Speech at "Porto Social Forum 2023"

President Oliver Röpke participated in this year's Porto Social Forum, alongside Portugese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit, European Parliament's Vice-President Pedro Silva Pereira and Portuguese Minister of Labour, Ana Mendes Godinho.

Speech by President Röpke

On 25 May President Röpke participated in the Committee of the Regions' Plenary sitting, where he presented the political priorities for his mandate and discussed synergies in the work of the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Speech by President Röpke

65th anniversary president speech

As the European Economic and Social Committee marks the 65th anniversary of its first plenary meeting, it is a moment to reflect on where the Committee came from and where it is headed.

The President's agenda

Bilateral meeting with Ambassador Faruk KAYMAKCI - Turkish Permanent Delegation to the EU

12/06/2023

Participation in the opening session of an EESC event on disinformation

12/06/2023