24/09/2020
The Coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on Europe's tourism sector. In six months' time half of the businesses may be gone unless the EU steps in quickly, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in a new opinion.
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24/09/2020
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) highlights the need for an urgent reform of the current European economic governance framework, with a view to increasing people's economic and social well-being and ensuring that no one is left behind.
23/09/2020
Young people have the right to have a say on matters that concern them. The climate emergency the world is facing today has mobilised millions of young people around the world, many of whom are profoundly affected by the threat it poses for their future. At the same time, it is the young people who have repeatedly demonstrated their energy, creativity and motivation to challenge current unsustainable models and push the decision-makers to adopt ambitious policies. Despite that, a wide gap remains between listening to young people, and actually acting upon their calls and demands.
22/09/2020
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) highlights the need for the social, economic and environmental impact of the coronavirus crisis to be duly taken into account in future EU territorial policies. Cohesion policy can be the driver of Europe's recovery.
14/09/2020
Highlights of the European Economic and Social Committee's September plenary: 17 September, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm As the current term of office comes to an end this September, EESC President Luca Jahier and Vice-Presidents Isabel Caño Aguilar and Milena Angelova discuss with members the milestones and achievements of their time in office. With the participation of European Parliament Vice-President Klara Dobrev and writer and journalist Giuliano da Empoli, founding chairman of Volta think tank. Videomessages from top EU leaders.
09/09/2020
In its evaluation report on the state of play of the European Energy Union, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warns that it is essential to accelerate developments in energy policies and asks the European Commission to adopt a number of specific economic, social and environmental measures.
09/09/2020
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) points out that a strong, diversified banking system with regional and community banks is essential for Europe's future, stressing that European banks will play a key role in the post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
08/09/2020
Le Comité économique et social européen et le Conseil économique, social et environnemental de France co-organisent le débat «La conférence sur l’avenir de l’Europe et le rôle des conseils économiques et sociaux», qui aura lieu le mercredi 9 septembre de 17 heures à 18 h 30 en liaison vidéo depuis Bruxelles et Paris.
06/08/2020
EESC President Luca Jahier sends letters of condolence and solidarity to Lebanon, addressing HE Mr Fadi Hajali, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary - Head of Mission (EU), Mission of the Lebanese Republic to the European Union and Mr Charles Arbid, President of the Economic and Social Council of Lebanon.
28/07/2020
At its July plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion on the latest annual report issued by the European Commission on the implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 2018. The EESC outlines the key role of trade in "promoting a sustainable economic recovery and allowing companies to rebuild and re-organise their disrupted value chains". At the same time, it regrets that civil society's monitoring work remains "largely absent" from the implementation report.