19 October 2023 | 09:30 - 13:00 | EESC | Room JDE60 | Rue Belliard 99, 1040
Brussels
Belgium
The permanent group on Inclusion of the Roma is organising a public hearing on 19 October 2023 on ''Combatting antigypsyism: identifying possible measures''. Antigypsyism remains a key challenge for the Roma, hindering their prospects. The new EU Roma strategic framework foresees cutting the proportion of Roma experiencing discrimination by at least half by 2030. The hearing will look at the current situation with regard to antigypsyism, discussing measures foreseen in the national strategic frameworks aimed to tackle antigypsyism and possible responses to this problem.
19 October 2023 | 09:30 - 13:00 | EESC | Room JDE62/Interactio | Rue Belliard 99, 1040
Brussels
Belgium
How is the EU measuring up when it comes to integrating newcomers to our societies? This event, organised by the EESC's permanent group on immigration and integration, aims to examine the success and lessons learned of integration and inclusion as an EU policy as well as a reality facing many cities and regions in the EU.
Distinguished panels from EU policy, social partners, cities and think tanks will help answer this question.
16 October 2023 | 10:30 - 13:00 | EESC | Room VMA 23 | EESC van Maerlant Building
Belgium
The purpose of the hearing was to contribute to the EESC own-initiative opinion with a deeper analysis of the issue of corruption in public procurement and its impacts, bringing attention to how challenges to the rule of law affect the internal market.
This 8th meeting of the EU DAG set up under the EU-UK TCA featured the participation of the EU Ambassador to the UK, H.E. Mr Pedro Serrano, for a timely update on the EU-UK relations. Also, the UE DAG continued its structured dialogue with DG Trade representatives for a debrief on the Trade Specialised Committees meetings and the state of play on the EU and UK planning and agenda for the Civil Society Forum (CSF).
Jacque Delors building - Rue Belliard 99 - meeting room : JDE 3252
Brussels
Belgium
Small and medium-sized urban areas play a significant role in sustainable development and territorial cohesion in Europe and represent an essential part of the EU Urban Agenda. The following side event by the EESC together with Eurotowns will focus on the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU on how to foster the potential of small and medium-sized cities in order to promote territorial cohesion in all places. Moreover, it will also explore the role of civil society partners on further promoting the values of cohesion in these urban areas.
Jacques Delors Building - Rue Belliard 101 - 1040 Brussels - Meeting room: Atrium 5
In order to attract talents and a skilled workforce, close cooperation must be developed between regional authorities, social partner organisations, employment services, and education and training providers. Social dialogue needs to be used effectively in order to attract companies to disadvantaged regions and ensure good quality jobs, good wages, job security via standard employment and access to social protection, and lifelong learning opportunities.
How to guarantee European solidarity for patients?
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Event type
Conference
Location
11 October: Conference – "How to guarantee European solidarity for patients?" | Euskalduna Conference Centre
Bilbao
Spain
The European Economic and Social Committee organised a major conference on Rare diseases and European reference networks under the auspices of the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council and in cooperation with the authorities of the Basque Country. It took place on 11 October 2023 in the Euskalduna Conference Centre in Bilbao, Spain.
The EESC and the Spanish Economic and Social Council (CES) are organising this joint conference in the context of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, dedicated to "The impact of the climate crisis on migration flows in the Mediterranean region". This event will contribute to the EESC's mandate to establish and reinforce a Euro-Mediterranean network of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions. It will provide CSOs with an opportunity to meet, exchange best practices and discuss an issue of importance throughout the Mediterranean region.
