In occasione del suo convegno annuale sulla povertà energetica a Bruxelles, il Comitato economico e sociale europeo (CESE) ha sottolineato che l'UE deve impegnarsi maggiormente per far fronte a tale fenomeno e proteggere i cittadini vulnerabili. È giunto, quindi, il momento di definire una strategia chiara, con un impegno inequivocabile a tutti i livelli di governance.
Adopting a human rights approach to water management, boosting investments in infrastructure and technologies, introducing water consumption labels and price restructuring are among the key recommendations of the six EESC opinions on water adopted at its July plenary. They make up the first wave of EESC proposals for a comprehensive water policy for Europe under its Blue Deal initiative. On 26 October, the EESC will present its Call for an EU Blue Deal to the EU institutions and stakeholders.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) welcomed representatives from civil society organisations from candidate countries at its July plenary session, announcing the initiative to appoint Honorary Enlargement Members and invite them to participate in the daily advisory work of the Committee
In a plenary debate with Commission Vice President Dubravka Šuica, the EESC asked the Commission to present a new strategy for older persons before the end of the current mandate
Organizzazioni della società civile, persone fisiche e imprese possono presentare fin da ora i loro progetti senza scopo di lucro per partecipare al premio del CESE dedicato al sostegno del benessere mentale dei cittadini europei
Young people should receive the same pay and social security benefits as other workers, including the same minimum wages, which is still not the case in all Member States
Nella sessione plenaria di giugno il Comitato economico e sociale europeo (CESE) ha raccomandato di operare una riforma nel mercato dell'energia elettrica dell'UE liberalizzando, ove possibile, e regolamentando, ove necessario. Bisogna dare la massima priorità alla garanzia dell'accessibilità economica dell'approvvigionamento energetico di base tramite prezzi calmierati.
On 12 June, the EESC launched its first event on fighting disinformation, kick-starting an awareness-raising campaign ahead of the European Parliament elections in 2024. The event, which gathered prominent figures from the civil society, media and youth organisations, highlighted the need for a more bottom-up approach with a strong civil society network countering disinformation on the ground. However, political awareness and solid legislative framework together with independent media are also crucial in the fight against fake news penetration.
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.
