Climate migration is still seen as internal displacement rather than crossing borders. However, we can predict with some confidence that people arriving to the EU because of climate change or climate-induced disasters could become more and more frequent. How can the EU prepare for or anticipate this phenomenon?
The 10th EU-Korea Civil Society Forum (CSF) took place on 9-10 September 2024 in Seoul. The event started with a workshop discussing Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the world of work and workers, as well as response to demographic change in terms of low fertility and aging in South Korea.
Public debate with Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist, European Policy Centre (EPC)
Event type
Debate
Location
Online event
Belgium
Public debate on Reforms for a more resilient economy for all: the new EU legislature with Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist, European Policy Centre (EPC)
The Section for Economic and Monetary Union and Economic and Social Cohesion (ECO) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is working on an own-initiative opinion on Climate change and its impact on the economy, with the aim of developing a common narrative about the impact of climate change on the economy.
The hearing will gather stakeholders from civil society and institutions to look into the various forms of violence against women and girls that are not covered by 2024 Directive on gender violence. The objective will be to provide a perspective that truly contemplates a common comprehensive policy against gender-based violence, offering a comprehensive and effective strategy against this violation of human rights within the framework of the Union. Reflexions will feed into an Own-Initiative Opinion by the EESC FRRL Group.
Room VMA 23 and Interactio, EESC building, Rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040
Brussels
Belgium
The EESC is organising a hearing on " Leaving No One Behind: European Commitment to Rare Diseases " on 12 July 2024 from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
During the event, we will listen to contributions from policy makers, civil society and patients' organisations and other relevant stakeholders, on the achievements and challenges at EU level and try to identify possible ways to move forward.
The outcomes of the hearing will feed into the EESC's opinion.
589th Plenary session, with the following guests: Roberta Metsola, President of the EP (tbc);János Bóka, Minister of EU Affairs of Hungary; Nicolas Schmit, EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Maxime Cerutti, Director of Social Affairs at Business Europe, Tea Jarc, Confederal Secretary of the EU Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), Rareș Voicu, President of the EU Youth Forum and Nicoletta Merlo, EESC Member; with Teresa Ribera, Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge of Spain (tbc), Svenja Schulze, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (tbc); Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
The debate will start at 12.00 and end at 13.00 CEST. It will be webstreamed in English, French and Spanish. Prior registration for the webstreaming is not necessary. It will be available on this website on the day of the event.
The Section for Economic and Monetary Union and Economic and Social Cohesion (ECO) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is working on an own-initiative opinion on 'An EU investment fund for economic resilience and sustainable competitiveness' with the aim to develop a common narrative on the financing needs for the green transition and sketch out central elements of an EU investments fund that could allow EU Member States to more effectively address the financial needs of the Green Deal.
In the context of the work on this opinion, the ECO section decided to organise a public hearing bringing together experts from organised civil society and decision-makers. The aim of the public hearing is two-fold: on the one hand, to discuss the draft EESC opinion, and on the other hand, to collect further views and ideas to expand and refine the EESC's draft recommendations.
