Montenegro has a good chance of closing all chapters of its EU accession negotiations by the end of 2026, according to the EU-Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee. To this end, it needs a cross-party and broader social dialogue.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a public hearing on the situation of Roma women, exploring ways to tackle the key challenge of under-representation while addressing the different kinds of discrimination this group faces on a daily basis.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is actively participating in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11–22, 2024. Representing the voices of civil society, the EESC is committed to ensuring that marginalized and vulnerable groups are included in global climate solutions.
A conference held in Estonia highlighted that low-carbon hydrogen is a key component of the energy transition and can make it happen, but it needs infrastructure and financing to develop its potential.
Kopīgā paziņojumā, kas parakstīts 2024. gada 14. novembrī, EESK Transporta, enerģētikas, infrastruktūras un informācijas sabiedrības specializētās nodaļas (TEN) priekšsēdētāja Baiba Miltoviča un RK atzinuma par mājokļiem ziņotājs Andres Jaadla mudina Eiropas iestādes pieņemt steidzamus pasākumus, lai Eiropas Savienība atrisinātu pašreizējo mājokļu krīzi. Viņi arī atzinīgi vērtē Eiropas enerģētikas un mājokļu komisāra iecelšanu, kura uzdevums būs nākt klajā ar pirmo Eiropas cenas ziņā pieejamu mājokļu plānu.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls on the EU to champion an innovative, sustainable, and circular bioeconomy model that aligns with the European Green Deal and climate goals. In its recent opinion, Aligning the circular economy and the bioeconomy at the EU and national level,adopted at the October plenary, the EESC outlines how a strong bioeconomy strategy can amplify Europe’s economic and ecological benefits, strengthen resilience, and support a fair transition for all.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted an opinion that aims to safeguard citizens' fundamental rights in the midst of the implementation of AI technology in public services.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) fully supports the objectives of the European Green Deal. However, it urgently calls for attention to be paid to the negative aspects of the deal, which have affected employment and EU competitiveness.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has laid out a bold vision for transforming the EU's agriculture, fisheries, and food systems to better withstand crises while ensuring sustainability. The opinion "Fostering sustainable and resilient food systems in times of crisis," requested by the Hungarian presidency, was adopted at the October plenary.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) supports efforts to develop a more human-centred and future-proof industrial ecosystem. At the same time, it calls for an in-depth debate on Industry 5.0 and its social and economic implications.
