Making the European economy more resilient and dynamic through growth while at the same time prioritising environmental protection are not mutually incompatible but essential to future-proofing the continent's society. That is the main message from a European Economic and Social Committee conference "Sustainability and prosperity at the heart of the European project", held on 30 November on the fringes of an extraordinary Bureau meeting, where the EESC met with the upcoming Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU.
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Europeans need to know how EU decisions affect their lives if campaigns to boost voter turnout are to have any real effect. Messages need to be tailored to each EU country and barriers preventing young people from entering politics need to be addressed as a matter of urgency.
In vista delle elezioni europee del 2024 il Comitato economico e sociale europeo (CESE) e i consigli economici e sociali nazionali dell'UE si sono riuniti a Madrid per il loro incontro annuale. Il messaggio di fondo è che la società civile organizzata è fondamentale per garantire una transizione verde e digitale giusta e per il buon funzionamento della democrazia europea.
The Recovery and Resilience Facility has increased the capacity for social investment in the EU. However, National Recovery and Resilience Plans, funded by the facility, are still plagued by shortcomings such as uneven investing in social programmes in different Member States, insufficient consultation with social partners and a gender dimension that is too weak
Per la riuscita del processo di decarbonizzazione dell'energia e dei trasporti nell'UE servono lavoratori provvisti di "nuove" competenze in questi settori, avverte il Comitato economico e sociale europeo (CESE), che esorta i responsabili politici ad agire senza indugio.
A new report from the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) highlights the growing challenges civil society organisations face in Europe. The report was unveiled on 7 November during the FRRL Group's conference on the current state of the rule of law and its impact on civic space.
On 26 October, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) unveiled its plan for a comprehensive EU water strategy. The EESC is leading the way as the first European institution to take concrete steps to address the water crisis. Its proposals include: water consumption labels, a Blue Transition Fund, water conditionality in EU fund, and a dedicated EU Commissioner for water.
Read EESC President Oliver Röpke's Declaration for an EU Blue Deal.
Despite many recent breakthroughs and the fact that the EU gender equality index reached record levels this year, much still needs to be done for women to achieve equal rights as men in many domains
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held the 9th edition of the Western Balkans Civil Society Forum on 19-20 October 2023, just a few weeks ahead of the European Commission's Enlargement Package and the New Growth Plan. The Forum signalled a renewed momentum for the region to join the EU, in view of the current geopolitical situation and a clear commitment of EU leaders to the enlargement policy.
Nel convegno tenutosi a Bilbao, il Comitato economico e sociale europeo (CESE) ha esortato l'Unione europea a varare un piano d'azione europeo che rafforzi la cooperazione tra i sistemi sanitari nazionali. L'obiettivo principale è di assicurare diagnosi, cure e assistenza migliori ai pazienti affetti da malattie rare.