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04/04/2017
Big data: how to minimise risks while maximising benefits for all

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has recently published a study on The ethics of big data carried out by Evodevo, a company based in Italy which specialises in big data, sematic analysis and open source intelligence. The study focuses on the ethical and social implications of big data and examines five actions meant to prevent the imbalance between individuals using digital services and data collectors taking ever bigger proportions as the digital revolution gains momentum. Big Data is described as huge quantities of extremely complex data that cannot be ...

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08/02/2017
Smart Islands and smart cities

On 10 February 2017, the EESC TEN section examines the results of the EESC Projects "Smart Islands" and "smart cities". Representatives of the six visited islands (île d'Yeu-FR, Mallorca-ES, Favignana-IT, Kythnos-EL, Samsø-DK and Saaremaa-ET) and cities (Vilnius, Eindhoven, Genova, La Rochelle, Malaga and Lisbon) will  contribute to the discussion, informing EESC Members on the state of play of innovative projects in the field of energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), environment and transport.

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22/12/2016
EESC urges strategic revision of EU's Cybersecurity Strategy

The internet and digital technologies have been transforming our way of life. They play an essential role in economic and social life, for instance to support vital energy, health, government and financial services. The digital economy already generates over one fifth of GDP growth in the EU and most Europeans buy online each year.

08/11/2016
Sustainable tourism planning and management for European insular destinations

On 4 November, the president of the European Economic and Social Committee took part in a forum organised jointly by the Network of the Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the EU (INSULEUR) and the Evia Chamber in partnership with the EESC on: "Sustainable tourism planning and management for European insular destinations". The forum took place in Chalkida (Greece) and was an opportunity to discuss best practises and methods of managing island destinations.

19/10/2016
EESC - Europe needs to do better for consumers on Geo-blocking, Roaming & Parcel delivery
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61/2016

The EU has not delivered on its promise to abolish obstacles to the free movement of goods and services for consumers. The European Economic and Social Committee, Europe's voice for civil society, has delivered three key opinions on geo-blocking, roaming and parcel delivery – and concluded that Europe "can do better" in making the single market a reality for consumers ...

22/09/2016
EESC urges the EU to adopt a more comprehensive nuclear strategy (PINC)
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57/2016

Competitiveness, economy, security of supply, climate change and public acceptability are key considerations for the future of nuclear power, says EESC in its opinion adopted at today’s plenary.  “The European Commission’s proposal does not offer a clear and comprehensive approach to the future of nuclear power in Europe”, deplores EESC rapporteur Brian Curtis. "The recent ...

19/07/2016
Digital e-seniors and the silver economy

Some 25% of the EU population are older citizens, a growing market of economic and social players in the digital age. The European Union faces a new challenge: the coincidence of longevity and widespread digitalisation. Therefore, changing the approach to the "silver economy" is an imperative, says the EESC.  In its opinion “The digital pillar of growth: e-seniors, a potential 25% of the European population” ...

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