Opinions with Employers' Group members as rapporteur/co-rapporteur/rapporteur-general

  • Tiek izstrādāti (updated on 20/02/2024) - Bureau decision date: 12/12/2023
    Atsauce
    INT/1055-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Germany
    Plenary session number
    591
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    The exploratory opinion requested by the Commission will focus on General Purpose AI models and the systems based on these models, their use by institutions, bodies and businesses and the impact they have on economy and society. Its aim is to support the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act, in particular as regards General Purpose AI and their governance. It will, more specifically, contribute to the preparation of the codes of practice in relation to General Purpose AI, provide recommendations on the next steps in the field and engage in the global discussions around General Purpose AI and their governance.

  • Tiek izstrādāti (updated on 20/02/2024) - Bureau decision date: 16/01/2024
    Atsauce
    SOC/791-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Germany
    Employers - GR I
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    588
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    European Works Councils (EWCs) are information and consultation bodies which ensure that employees are involved in decisions related to transnational issues. They concern companies with over 1,000 employees operating in at least two EU or European Economic Area countries. The current Directive 2009/38/EC sets out the procedures for establishing EWCs and informing and consulting them on transnational matters. The proposed revision aims to strengthen the role of EWCs by facilitating their creation, promoting more meaningful information and consultation, and ensuring they have the necessary capacity to carry out their work. It also seeks to improve the gender balance of EWCs.

  • Tiek izstrādāti (updated on 14/02/2024) - Bureau decision date: 30/11/2023
    Atsauce
    CCMI/223-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Hungary
    (Belgium
    Plenary session number
    588
    -

    In March 2024, the European Commission will launch a Water Resilience Initiative, as announced by President von der Leyen in her 2023 State of the Union Speech. CCMI will work on an opinion as a follow-up to the EESC call for an EU Blue Deal. This will contribute to feed the public debate about achieving water resilience, in particular ahead of the European Elections and will also provide input to the next Commission mandate.

  • Tiek izstrādāti (updated on 07/02/2024) - Bureau decision date: 13/06/2023
    Atsauce
    INT/1039-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Italy
    Employers - GR I
    Portugal
    Plenary session number
    587
    -

    The purpose of the opinion is to contribute to the further development of the foresight in the EU policy-making. The opinion will comment on the Commission's 2023 Annual foresight Report, which focused on the sustainability and people's wellbeing at the heart of Europe's Open Strategic Autonomy.

  • Tiek izstrādāti (updated on 02/02/2024) - Bureau decision date: 18/01/2024
    Atsauce
    TEN/833-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Czech Republic
    Workers - GR II
    France
    Plenary session number
    588
    -
  • Tiek izstrādāti (updated on 11/12/2023) - Bureau decision date: 13/12/2022
    Atsauce
    CCMI/204-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Poland
    (Germany

    The European Green Deal sets a high ambition for a toxic-free environment leading to zero pollution. The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) adopted on 14 October 2020 outlines the Commission’s strategy for the sustainable and safe use of chemicals.

  • Pieņemtie on 14/02/2024 - Bureau decision date: 24/10/2023
    Atsauce
    INT/1048-EESC-2023-05071-00-00-AC-TRA
    Employers - GR I
    Czech Republic
    Workers - GR II
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    585
    -

    SMEs face major uncertainties, supply constraints, labour shortages and unfair competition.

    EESC opinion on SME relief package
  • Pieņemtie on 14/02/2024 - Bureau decision date: 24/10/2023
    Atsauce
    INT/1047-EESC-2023-04939-00-02-ac-tra
    Employers - GR I
    Belgium
    Plenary session number
    585
    -

    The EESC supports the development of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as an alternative to court proceedings when consumers seek redress for the damage traders may cause them, alongside accessible judicial proceedings and enforcement of consumer rights by national authorities. It considers enforcement by national authorities to be essential as a foundation of trust in consumer protection, while redress, whether through court or an ADR procedure, offers a way to restore trust when an incident occurs between consumer and trader.

    EESC opinion: Alternative dispute resolution
  • Pieņemtie on 14/02/2024 - Bureau decision date: 11/07/2023
    Atsauce
    REX/579-EESC-2023-REX579
    Employers - GR I
    Bulgaria
    Plenary session number
    585
    -

    Since the inception of the Single Market, the EU has prioritized open, rule-based trade and economic stability. Recent global challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions, underscored vulnerabilities in Europe's economic structure, compelling a strategic response. 

    EESC opinion: European economic security strategy
  • Pieņemtie on 14/02/2024 - Bureau decision date: 23/01/2023
    Atsauce
    NAT/894-EESC-2023
    Employers - GR I
    Hungary
    Workers - GR II
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    585
    -

    Microplastics are persistent, very mobile, and hard to remove from nature. Microplastics are widespread in the world and in the human body, and a cause of growing concerns. Plastic pellets are found in water and soil, including agricultural lands, and harm ecosystems and biodiversity. Plastic pellets are the one of the largest sources of unintentional microplastic pollution.

    For the first time, the European Commission proposes measures to prevent microplastic pollution from the unintentional release of plastic pellets.

    EESC opinion: Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastics pollution