01/06/2022
Statement by
EESC president Christa Schweng and Dimitris Dimitriadis, President of the EESC's Section for External Relations
Freedom of association and freedom of assembly are fundamental rights, not crimes.
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19/05/2022
Statement by
of EESC president Christa Schweng and REX President Dimitriadis
06/05/2022
Statement by
EESC President Christa Schweng
One year on, 7 plenaries and 12 Citizens' Panels later, we can draw a line and state that a positive step has been taken for participatory democracy. The Conference on the Future of Europe has empowered ordinary Europeans, along with policy-makers, to deliver 300 practical recommendations aimed at shaping our future for the better. ...
13/04/2022
Statement by
President Christa Schweng
Organisation:
European Economic and Social CommitteeThe EESC continues to deliver on its commitment to a policy of zero tolerance for harassment, finding fair agreements with victims and renewing apologies to victims previously identified by OLAF.
09/03/2022
Statement by
Christa Schweng
The situation in Ukraine worsens hour by hour. Ukrainian women, men and children need us to be united in these challenging times. The EU and every Member State need to continue to live up to their responsibilities by protecting people, democracy and our shared values.
24/02/2022
Statement by
EESC
Organisation:
European Economic And Social CommitteeIn a spontaneous debate initiated by the EESC President Christa Schweng during the February plenary session, the members of the European Economic and Social Committee condemned the unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. EESC members expressed their solidarity with the Ukrainian people and called for firm actions at both EU and national level in a spirit of unity in this dramatic time.
22/02/2022
Statement by
Christa Schweng, EESC President and Dimitris Dimitriadis, President of the EESC Section for External Relations
Organisation:
European Economic And Social CommitteeJoint Statement by EESC President Christa Schweng and EESC REX President Dimitris Dimitriadis
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) condemns in the strongest possible terms the recognition by the Russian Federation of the separatist territories of Donetsk and Luhansk. Such a declaration constitutes an intolerable violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the Minsk agreements.
We call on the European Union, its Member States and international allies to show unity and be unequivocal in responding promptly and firmly to this move.
16/02/2022
Statement by
EESC President Christa Schweng and EESC REX President Dimitris Dimitriadis
Joint Statement by EESC President Christa Schweng and EESC REX President Dimitris Dimitriadis
18/01/2022
Statement by
Organisation:
Christa SchwengWe are witnessing historic times as the third female president of the European Parliament has today been elected to this position, succeeding the late David Sassoli, whose memory and extraordinary engagement we once again salute.