This feasibility study to generate statistics on climate-induced migration and ways forward sought to gather and review existing data on climate-induced migration, focussing on five Member States (France, Germany, Greece, Italy and Spain) and one candidate country (Türkiye), to inform an effective EU response. There is no universally agreed definition of climate-induced migration. The majority of population movements as a result of rapid onset events takes place within a country as opposed to across borders.
This report proposes the creation of a Public EU Rating Agency focused on environmental and social sustainability and human rights, aiming to support EU sustainability efforts by setting standards, accrediting auditors, and centralizing data
This report, prepared for the EESC Workers' Group, analyses the question of defence in the European Union within its current state of play and its insertion into the broader debate of security
This study, commissioned by the European Economic and Social Committee, examines the state of implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and its Action Plan in 2024
Report on the country visit to Serbia – 27-28 November 2024 and Authorities’ observations on the report
The report relays the views of Serbian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Serbian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
Report on the country visit to Austria – 19-20 March 2025 and Authorities’ observations on the report
The report relays the views of Austrian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Austrian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
Cultured meat (CM) is raising interest globally, including from multinational food companies, as an innovative technology to produce meat without farming animals. This completely different way of obtaining animal proteins is perceived as disruptive to the existing system. This study reviews the state of the art of research related to the potential impact of CM development on environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability, highlighting important knowledge gaps. These gaps fuel polarised positions.
Report on the country visit to Italy – 16-17 October 2024 and Authorities’ observations on the report The report relays the views of Italian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Italian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
