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11/06/2020
EESC proposals for post-COVID-19 crisis reconstruction and recovery:  "The EU must be guided by the principle of being considered a community of common destiny."
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11/06/2020

“The EU must be guided by the principle of being considered a community of common destiny.” 
Resolution based on the work of the Subcommittee on post-COVID-19 recovery and reconstruction, adopted by the European Economic and Social Committee on 11 June 2020

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EESC proposals for post-COVID-19 crisis reconstruction and recovery:

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Help businesses survive the corona crisis

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The corona crisis is changing the global economy daily, with the results still being uncertain. The crisis has hit all sectors, from services to industries and agriculture. The most serious problems have been encountered by SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs who have had their businesses disappear and are in a very critical situation.

To limit the economic and social damage caused by this critical situation, a series of measures is needed, extending from coping with the emergency stage towards recovery and rebuilding.

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05/05/2020

Western Balkans summit must usher new solidarity mood amid COVID-19 crisis

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Luca Jahier, EESC President

Tomorrow's EU-Western Balkans Summit can only underline once and for all that the effective enlargement of the European Union and the promotion of its values in the countries of the region ensure security, enhance social and economic development, consolidate democracy and the rule of law in Europe.

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Western Balkans summit must usher new solidarity mood amid COVID-19 crisis

27/04/2020

Protecting minorities in these difficult times: the situation of the Roma community

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Statement by
Luca Jahier, EESC President, Christa Schweng, SOC Section President and Erika Koller, President of the study group on the inclusion of the Roma

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and its study group on the inclusion of the Roma join the call of Members from EU institutions as well as civil society organisations to raise concern over the worsening situation of marginalized communities, amongst them the Roma, during this difficult and uncertain period.  We praise the volunteers and employees of Roma organisations for the invaluable work they are carrying out to continue assisting the Roma community in this challenging time, during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

16/04/2020

The EU must rise from the ashes of the #Coronacrisis

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Statement by
Luca Jahier, EESC President

Ahead of today’s vote in the European Parliament on a strong resolution to set the tone for the meeting of Heads of state and government next week and in light of the solid package of measures proposed on 9 April by the Eurogroup to support the European economy last week, I am confident the EU has now more than ever the chance and the obligation to rise from its ashes like the Phoenix.

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The EU must rise from the ashes of the #Coronacrisis

15/04/2020

No lockdown for fundamental rights during the COVID-19 crisis!

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Statement by
Luca Jahier, EESC President and José Antonio Moreno Díaz, President of the Group on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law (FRRL)

The response to the COVID-19 crisis has had a negative impact on a number of fundamental rights. The unavoidable lockdowns have restricted our freedom of movement and cross-border travel. Freedom of association and assembly have been cut, so have privacy rights through data tracking systems. What has been put in place as a temporary measure cannot be instrumentalised to revert decades-long fights for freedoms and equality.  We must get out of this crisis with our democracies – and our European Union – intact.

08/04/2020

The Global EU response to COVID-19 must foresee a stronger role for civil society

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Statement by
Luca Jahier, EESC President and Dilyana Slavova, President of the REX Section

The CODIV-19 is forcing us apart with lockdowns, but at the same showing us that we must stick together if we want to defeat the pandemic. We must react jointly and swiftly to address this unexpected crisis both in Europe and in other regions of the world, because the virus knows no borders, skin colors or social status.

31/03/2020

In the next 10 days, we will know whether the Coronavirus crisis will make or break Europe

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Statement by
Luca Jahier, EESC President

I have always considered myself a proud European, today more than ever. Nevertheless, the current mood between the heads of State and Government, coupled with the persistent viral divisions, presents a lethal risk – not only to the European Union, but also to our ability to bounce back from this unprecedented systemic and symmetric crisis.

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In the next 10 days, we will know whether the Coronavirus crisis will make or break Europe

26/03/2020

EU leaders take initial responsible steps to fight COVID-19, but Europe needs more courage to deliver #WhateverItTakes

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Statement by
Luca Jahier, EESC President

In less than 15 days, the EU has taken ground-breaking decisions to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and after some initial hesitation it has proven that Member States can simply not do without a coherent, coordinated approach in front of a global pandemic.

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EU leaders take initial responsible steps to fight COVID-19, but Europe needs more courage to deliver #Whateverittakes

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