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Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
The European Commission’s proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act marks an important step in strengthening Europe’s industrial base at a time of profound economic and geopolitical pressure.
Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
I am following with great concern the latest developments in Iran. We call for the full respect for international law and in particular for the protection of civilians. Only dialogue can bring peace, calm and stability.
I join with other EU leaders in calling on all parties to exercise restraint. In particular I share fully the concerns expressed by the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council in their joint statement today.
Statement by Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Stefano Palmieri, President of the Section for External Relations (REX)