Europeans as a whole – not just the most vulnerable groups, are increasingly concerned about the growing lack of affordable housing. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has long raised the issue of affordable, accessible, sustainable and decent housing, and in particular the need to invest in social and affordable housing for EU citizens. The EESC believes that the European institutions must act to get Europe out of the current housing crisis, in cooperation with the Member States and in compliance with the principles of subsidiarity.
Series of stories about the European Economic and Social Committee’s recent achievements. They show how the EESC has successfully sought to ensure that issues of key economic and social importance for Europe, identified by social partners and civil society, are discussed and addressed at EU level. They also demonstrate how, through our consultative work, we influence EU legislation and subsequently monitor its proper implementation.
Report on the country visit to Moldova – 17 April 2024 and Authorities’ observations on the report The report relays the views of Moldovan civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Moldovan authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
This study aims to uncover why some countries in the EU have low or very low levels of collective bargaining coverage and propose policy recommendations to promote collective bargaining effectively.
Report on the country visit to Latvia – 29-30 November 2023 and Authorities’ observations on the report The report relays the views of Latvian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Latvian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
Report on the country visit to Malta – 13-14 September 2023 and Authorities’ observations on the report The report relays the views of Maltese civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. This report has been communicated to the Maltese authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.
Focussing on five EU Member States (Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Italy and Portugal), this study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role and increasing significance of the national Economic and Social Councils (NESCs), while also putting forward a set of policy recommendations on how to involve the NESCs more constructively, and how to make sure that the EESC's relationship with the NESCs, and henceforth its involvement as the EU's institutional bridge with civil society, can be further strengthened.
This resolution presents recommendations of the European Economic and Social Committee to the legislature 2024-2029. They are based on discussions with social partners and civil society organizations from all walks of life, including young people during the first EESC Civil Society Week, and contain a comprehensive set of actionable steps to strengthen and safeguard democratic principles.
Between 20-23 September, EESC President Oliver Röpke led a delegation of the European Economic and Social Committee to the United Nations Summit of the Future, which took place in New York. The event, a cornerstone in discussions about the future of multilateral cooperation, focused on urgent global challenges including sustainable development, peace, security, and digital governance.
