The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) fully supports the objectives of the European Green Deal. However, it urgently calls for attention to be paid to the negative aspects of the deal, which have affected employment and EU competitiveness.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has laid out a bold vision for transforming the EU's agriculture, fisheries, and food systems to better withstand crises while ensuring sustainability. The opinion "Fostering sustainable and resilient food systems in times of crisis," requested by the Hungarian presidency, was adopted at the October plenary.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) supports efforts to develop a more human-centred and future-proof industrial ecosystem. At the same time, it calls for an in-depth debate on Industry 5.0 and its social and economic implications.
Recycling and the recovery of strategic raw materials from waste should be stepped up, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). This would reduce the waste going to landfill, but would also help the EU to lessen its dependence on third countries for raw materials.
In two new opinions adopted at its October plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for key reforms to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy, based on sustainable growth and a balanced fiscal approach to supporting green and digital investments. The EESC underlines the key role of NextGenerationEU, the EU’s COVID-19 recovery instrument, and calls for similar instruments to be included in the new long-term EU budget.
Un aviz adoptat în sesiunea plenară din octombrie a subliniat că comunitățile locale, în special cele din apropierea instalațiilor nucleare, și organizațiile naționale ale societății civile ar trebui să aibă un cuvânt de spus și să beneficieze de sprijinul necesar în acest sens. Sarcina prelucrării deșeurilor nucleare nu ar trebui lăsată la latitudinea generațiilor viitoare, iar tehnicile de reciclare ar trebui utilizate ori de câte ori este posibil.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)is urging the European Union to boost its investment in secure connectivity, resilient infrastructure, and supply chains to ensure it stays competitive in the rapidly evolving field of general-purpose AI (GPAI). These measures are seen as essential in maximising the benefits of generative AI in line with European values, needs, and fundamental rights.
Energia geotermală este o sursă importantă de energie, care nu a fost încă dezvoltată în mod corespunzător. Deși beneficiile sale nu au fost încă evaluate în totalitate, este clar că ea oferă o sursă fiabilă de energie care poate contribui la autonomia strategică și la securitatea Europei.
In a recent set of recommendations adopted in October, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) called for immediate measures to combat climate change, while highlighting the economic opportunities it also presents. By investing in sustainable practices and promoting a collaborative global approach, the EU can mitigate the risks associated with climate change.
