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  • Constant changes in national political priorities are jeopardising the completion of the trans-European transport network by 2030, warns EESC

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) says that completing key EU transport corridors is vital, but that obstacles persist at national level which could be largely overcome by involving civil society organisations early on.

  • Coronavirus response: EESC calls for swift approval of EU recovery plan

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) backs a number of Commission proposals to speed up European recovery, underlining that the involvement of civil society organisations is essential.

  • Global warming: EESC calls for new tax measures to reduce and remove CO2 from the atmosphere

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) underlines the fact that taxes on carbon dioxide emissions will not be enough to reduce CO2 sufficiently and says that there is a need to adopt a symmetrical approach to taxation that promotes the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere.

  • EESC backs the European Year of Rail in 2021

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) lends its support to the European Commission's proposal to make 2021 the year of travelling by train.

  • Il-kriżi tal-coronavirus: Il-KESE jgħid li l-kumpaniji tal-UE għandhom jikkunsidraw mill-ġdid il-mudell ta’ negozju tagħhom

    Il-Kumitat Ekonomiku u Soċjali Ewropew (KESE) jirrimarka li l-kriżi tal-COVID-19 hija opportunità biex nibdlu l-mod kif nagħmlu n-negozju, mingħajr ma nitbiegħdu mill-objettivi fit-tul ta’ Ewropa ekoloġika, sostenibbli u soċjali.

  • Taxation: EESC pushes for data exchange and standardised reporting obligations for the digital and collaborative economy at EU level

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) urges EU Member States to intensify their coordination on tax matters at European and international level with a view to the digital and collaborative economy. A closer coordination of tax policies applicable to the new economic sector and devising instruments and working solutions could improve tax compliance, assure fair competition and tap the full potential of this new economic sector.

  • EESC July plenary to focus on post-COVID-19 recovery

    Highlights of the European Economic and Social Committee's July plenary session 15-16 July 2020                                                                                             

    • 15 July, 3:00 pm – Priorities of the German Presidency of the EU with Peter Altmaier, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
    • 16 June, 11:00 am – Debate with Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for Economy.
    • 16 June, 12:30 am – Debate with Margaritis Schinas, Commissioner for promoting our European Way of Life.
    • 16 July, 10:15 am     Debate and vote on an EESC Resolution on the EESC's contribution to the European Commission's 2021 work programme.

  • President Jahier sends letter to European Commission President von der Leyen calling for the prompt appointment of the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer

    In a letter sent today to European Commission President von der Leyen, EESC President Luca Jahier has called for the prompt appointment of the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer.

  • European civil society calls for a review of GMO rules to speed up development of COVID-19 vaccines

    On July 8, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) called for steps to speed up clinical trials that include genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Some vaccines under development are based on genetically modified viruses. Current EU legislation does not take into account the possibility of speeding up clinical trials in a public health emergency. The EESC therefore welcomes a temporary adjustment of EU rules.

  • Expectations are running high as Germany assumes the EU Presidency

    EESC is ready to join forces with German presidency to help find a way out of the crisis and make Europe stronger. 
    On 1 July, Germany picks up the baton from Croatia at the helm of the Council of the EU in what will probably be its most challenging presidency so far, with Europe facing the biggest economic, social and health crisis in its modern history.  

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