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Just one day before the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a resolution calling for Ukraine's swift accession to the EU in full respect of enlargement principles. The EESC supports establishing a special international tribunal on crimes of aggression against Ukraine, and points out that support to civil society must continue for "as long as it takes".
EESC plenary debate on One year from the start of the war in Ukraine – Impact of the war on people in Ukraine and in the EU, linked to the adoption of the EESC resolution on Ukraine - One year after the Russian invasion – the European Civil Society Perspective
SUS INIMA a fost votată drept cea mai bună candidată din rândul proiectelor de sprijinire a ucrainenilor afectați de invadarea brutală a țării lor de către Rusia, iar Fundación Secretariado Gitano din Spania a câștigat premiul I pentru un proiect destinat tinerilor.
On 15 December, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will award its 2022 Civil Society Prize to six organisations, from Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain.
Asociația românească SUS INIMA s-a calificat printre finaliștii ediției din 2022 a Premiului CESE pentru societatea civilă. Anul acesta premiul cuprinde două categorii tematice: capacitarea tinerilor și ajutorarea victimelor războiului din Ucraina. SUS INIMA concurează la categoria Ucraina a premiului, împreună cu alte două proiecte din Polonia și Spania. Cei trei finaliști la categoria Tineri sunt din Italia, Portugalia și Spania.
On 19 July, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a high-level conference on relief and reconstruction of Ukraine, at which it pledged its full support for the war-ravaged country on all fronts.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), just a week ahead of the EU Council Summit, adopted its second Resolution on Ukraine, strongly supporting the country's unconditional candidate status to the EU. The European civil society will be working hand in hand with Ukraine for Ukraine on the reconstruction of the country delivering a stronger, greener, more resilient and sustainable European partner.