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CoFoE: Europe must shape its future if we don't want others to do it

One year on, 7 plenaries and 12 Citizens' Panels later, we can draw a line and state that a positive step has been taken for participatory democracy. The Conference on the Future of Europe has empowered ordinary Europeans, along with policy-makers, to deliver 300 practical recommendations aimed at shaping our future for the better. ...

06/05/2022

EU organised civil society stands with Ukraine and its people

In its Resolution on War in Ukraine and its economic, social and environmental impact adopted on Thursday, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) strongly condemns the ongoing unilateral aggression against Ukraine ordered by the President of the Russian Federation.

24/03/2022

O CESE apoia a Ucrânia – sociedade civil organizada em solidariedade e em ação

Os membros do Comité Económico e Social Europeu (CESE) condenam a invasão injustificada e não provocada da Ucrânia pelo Governo russo e manifestam a sua solidariedade para com o povo ucraniano, apelando para a adoção de medidas firmes, tanto a nível da UE como a nível nacional, num espírito de união neste momento dramático.

EESC president Christa Schweng calls on the Heads of State and Government to remain united and turn solidarity with Ukraine into further action

The situation in Ukraine worsens hour by hour. Ukrainian women, men and children need us to be united in these challenging times. The EU and every Member State need to continue to live up to their responsibilities by protecting people, democracy and our shared values.

09/03/2022

Christa Schweng - About Ukraine

09/03/2022

#InternationalWomensDay 2022

EESC President Christa Schweng on Twitter: "On #InternationalWomensDay, I wish to pay tribute to all women and stand up for #GenderEquality. United we must shape a peaceful future in which ️women have as many opportunities to flourish as ️men. #IWD2022.

08/03/2022

A prosperous, inclusive and sustainable Europe at the heart of the EESC's new presidential programme

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) releases the full programme of its new president, Christa Schweng, for her 2020-2023 term of office

11/11/2020

Christa Schweng President of the EESC - United for the Future of Europe

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United for the future of Europe. This is the guiding principle for my work as new president of the European Economic and Social Committee. Only united we can successfully overcome the economic and social hardship caused by CoViD-19. Only united we can shape a Europe that is economically prosperous, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

28/10/2020